Venture Capital stories - Page 13

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

Entro Security and YL Ventures predict a 2025 cybersecurity landscape dominated by non-human identities, with their proliferation posing new security challenges.

Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.

Kyan Health has secured USD $16.7 million to advance AI-driven preventative care, revolutionising workplace mental health strategies for businesses.

Tempest has emerged from stealth with USD $3.2 million in funding to tackle platform engineering challenges for technology businesses.

Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.

Nearly half of consumers find AI chatbots helpful for customer service, with 48% noting improved experiences, a new study reveals.

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

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

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.

Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.

New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.

CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.