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VAST Data triples valuation to $9.1bn after Series E funding round success
Artificial Intelligence

VAST Data triples valuation to $9.1bn after Series E funding round success

London-based VAST Data's valuation soars to $9.1bn following a successful $118m Series E funding round.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023
OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK
Blockchain

OpenUK report examines state of open source skills in the UK

OpenUK's 'Skills or Bust' report highlights potential for economic growth through open source skills in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Capital

HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week

HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Capital stories

Mash secures AUD $2 Million in pre-series A funding
Capital

Mash secures AUD $2 Million in pre-series A funding

The emerging creative company from Australia, Mash, announces the closing of an AUD $2 million pre-series A funding round.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Ambit appoints Richard Pratley as General Manager of Sales
Unified Communications

Ambit appoints Richard Pratley as General Manager of Sales

Ambit, the conversational AI platform, has appointed Richard Pratley as GM of Sales to help scale the company's success in Australia and New Zealand.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise
Capital

Rubber Monkey gears up for Aussie market with latest capital raise

Rubber Monkey is seeking to raise up to NZ$2.5 million of new capital through online investment platform, Snowball Effect.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as chief operating officer
Clean technologies

Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as chief operating officer

Jo Olivia Lee appointed as chief operating officer. She will oversee app development and operations for Singapore and Lendor Thailand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2022
Ready to grow: How optimising accounts receivable can put your organisation in a prime position
Capital

Ready to grow: How optimising accounts receivable can put your organisation in a prime position

Up to now, the automation wave has largely bypassed the accounts receivable department but it's time that changed.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch
Identity and Access Management

Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch

Australian startup CredShare secures $2.7m funding for its credentials platform revolutionizing compliance landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce
Supply Chain

Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce

Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets
Fintech

DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets

Sydney-based start-up DiviPay has raised $20m in Series A funding to expand its operations and product offering in international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Capital stories

Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs
Partner Programmes

Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs

Adyen launches 'Capital' in Australia, addressing financial hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Alison Deans joins Main Sequence as New Venture Partner
Partner Programmes

Alison Deans joins Main Sequence as New Venture Partner

Alison Deans joins Main Sequence as the new Venture Partner, bringing rich experience to guide over 50 deep tech startups towards global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Velocity announces this year's winners of the $100k Challenge
EduTech

Velocity announces this year's winners of the $100k Challenge

Construction waste, plant disease detection and gender challenges tackled at New Zealand's Velocity $100k Challenge. WasteXpert wins top prize.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023
Hitachi launches HPX to revolutionise India's fintech sector
Fintech

Hitachi launches HPX to revolutionise India's fintech sector

Hitachi Payment Services launches HPX, an initiative aimed at transforming India's payment industry with fintech startups.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'
Crypto

Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'

Crypto trading platform BitPrime forced to suspend operations due to financial pressures and reduced support from liquidity provider.

By Nicholas Pointon • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Passwordless

Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil

Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021