Venture Capital stories
Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
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Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
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data science
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PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
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network infrastructure
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Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
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Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.
Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services
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Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.
Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns
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Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.
Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI
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Biostate AI has raised USD $12 million to enhance AI tech for predicting disease progression using RNA sequencing, aiming to advance personalised medicine globally.
QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook
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QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.
ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership
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talent retention
ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.
Tech New York Advocates launches to boost global collaboration
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Global Tech Advocates launches Tech New York Advocates, its 44th group, led by Alejandro Martinez to foster innovation and inclusivity in NYC's tech scene.
USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform
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Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.
Hedra raises major funding boost to expand AI video platform
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digital entertainment
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Hedra secures USD $32M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to boost its AI video platform from creator economy to enterprise marketing.
Stackpack raises USD $6.3 million to bring AI to vendor management
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Stackpack has raised USD $6.3 million to enhance its AI platform that simplifies managing third-party vendor complexities for businesses.
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
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digital transformation
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Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.
Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation
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German expense management firm Circula has raised EUR €15 million to boost AI-driven automation, aiming to ease finance teams' workload and expand internationally.
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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agritech
Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
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AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
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The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
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digital transformation
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Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.