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Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops
DevOps

Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops

Tempest, a new developer platform backed by USD $3.2M in funding, aims to streamline software delivery for engineering teams facing complex challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Unified Communications

GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security

The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding
Digital Transformation

ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Animoca Brands raises USD $10 million for Mocaverse expansion
Gaming

Animoca Brands raises USD $10 million for Mocaverse expansion

Animoca Brands has raised an additional USD $10 million to expand Mocaverse, enhancing Web3 adoption and interoperability efforts across the network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally
Physical Security

Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
Virtualisation

LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev

LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Thesys secures $4m to advance generative UI designs
Digital Transformation

Thesys secures $4m to advance generative UI designs

Thesys has secured USD $4 million in funding led by Together Fund to revolutionise AI-driven interfaces with its innovative 'Generative UI' platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy
Cybersecurity

Symbiotic Security secures $3m to boost shift-left strategy

Symbiotic Security has secured USD $3 million in pre-seed funding to launch a software that enhances security during the software development process.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
Internet of Things

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision

Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
Firewalls

OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership

OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Beamery receives funding boost from CIBC Innovation Banking
Investment

Beamery receives funding boost from CIBC Innovation Banking

Beamery secures significant funding from CIBC Innovation Banking to enhance its AI-driven talent management platform and accelerate growth plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding
EduTech

Spot AI unveils Video AI Agents after USD $31m funding

Spot AI has unveiled its new Video AI Agents, revolutionising surveillance technology following a recent funding round that secured USD $31 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd
Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Capital raising stories

CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe
Data Protection

CommBox secures funding for AI expansion in Europe

CommBox has raised GBP £12.3 million from PSG Equity to boost its AI technologies and expand its operations into new markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Salesfire secures GBP £2.75 million for AI advancement
Customer Experience

Salesfire secures GBP £2.75 million for AI advancement

Salesfire has secured GBP £2.75 million in funding to advance its AI technology for eCommerce, creating over ten new jobs in the next two years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership

CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Australian firms face cybersecurity risks amid AI adoption
Data governance

Australian firms face cybersecurity risks amid AI adoption

A new ADAPT survey reveals that 65% of Australian CISOs lack resources to manage rising cybersecurity risks as AI adoption accelerates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024