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PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th 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
Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform
Customer Relationship Management

Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform

Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Software-as-a-Service

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns
Data Analytics

AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns

A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security
Application Security

Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security

Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
Unified Communications

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
Customer Experience

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
eCommerce

Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders

Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities
Artificial Intelligence

Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities

Kyutai's new AI, Moshi, unveiled in Paris today, impresses with unparalleled vocal abilities. The open-source model is set to revolutionise voice interaction technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Investors stories

AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
Supply Chain

AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles
Artificial Intelligence

Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles

A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace
Supply Chain

Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Unified Communications

JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund

JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
Quantum Computing

Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential

Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024