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London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation
Software-as-a-Service

Circula raises EUR €15 million to expand AI expense automation

German expense management firm Circula has raised EUR €15 million to boost AI-driven automation, aiming to ease finance teams' workload and expand internationally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service
Health Technologies

OneMRI raises AUD $2.5m to expand preventive MRI scan service

Australian startup OneMRI has raised AUD $2.5m to expand its preventive whole-body MRI scans, aiding early detection of over 500 health conditions nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform
Enterprise Resource Planning

Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform

Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050
Hyperscale

Climate risks threaten 27% of global data centres by 2050

Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
Hyperscale

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Is the crypto bull run over?
Crypto

Is the crypto bull run over?

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

By Paul Quickenden • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
PrePad secures USD $2.8m to expand in drilling sector
Oil and Gas

PrePad secures USD $2.8m to expand in drilling sector

PrePad has secured USD $2.8 million in seed funding to bolster its oil and gas drilling software solutions following support from Devon Energy and Chevron.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Artificial Intelligence

Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet

Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

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ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability
Artificial Intelligence

ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit backs AI startups for sustainability

The ACTAI Asia Pacific Summit on Pangulasian Island united tech leaders and investors to boost AI startups focused on sustainability and global challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI
Unified Communications

FNZ & Microsoft unite to transform wealth management with AI

FNZ and Microsoft have formed a five-year global partnership to integrate AI into wealth management, enhancing digital experiences for advisors and clients worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia
Crypto

Block Earner offers first Bitcoin-backed home loan in Australia

Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
MUFG completes Perpetual onboarding for cross-divisional mandate
Migration

MUFG completes Perpetual onboarding for cross-divisional mandate

MUFG Pension & Market Services has completed onboarding Perpetual Investment Management as its first group-wide client with a cross-divisional administration mandate.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach
Data Analytics

Sifflet raises USD $18 million to expand data observability reach

New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology
Cartech

Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
Semiconductors

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors

Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Lumai raises $10m to revolutionise AI with optical tech
Endpoint Protection

Lumai raises $10m to revolutionise AI with optical tech

Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025