Venture Capital stories - Page 10

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

Revolut's employee share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, with revenue up 72% to $4 billion and expansion into Mexico, Colombia, and India.

We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.

Paris-based Hummink has raised EUR €15 million to enhance microchip defect repairs, boosting yields in semiconductor and display manufacturing sectors.

New Zealand's tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country's third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.

High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.

Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

AAF closes its fourth fund, The Axis Fund, at USD $55 million to back emerging managers and early-stage companies from Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO stages.

Oura secures over USD $900 million in funding, valuing it at USD $11 billion, to accelerate AI, expand globally, and enhance health tech innovation.

Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.

FurtherAI has raised USD $25 million led by Andreessen Horowitz to advance AI-driven automation in insurance, improving efficiency and accuracy across workflows.

New Zealand's Aimer Farming has secured NZD $750,000 from Cultivate Ventures to expand its AI-driven pasture management tech and grow globally.

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.