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DigitalX raises USD $15.4m with placement & rights issue
Crypto

DigitalX raises USD $15.4m with placement & rights issue

DigitalX has raised USD $10.3 million and plans a rights issue to secure another USD $5.09 million, amid strong investor backing ahead of a key meeting.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program
Westpac

Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program

Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Salus Ventures appoints top advisors to boost resilience
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints top advisors to boost resilience

Salus Ventures has launched a Strategic Advisor Program, enlisting prominent figures in intelligence, diplomacy, and defence to enhance national security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs
Cartech

Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs

Moomoo Australia has partnered exclusively with GraniteShares to improve access to specialist ETFs, enhancing investment opportunities for Australian investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Global Stories

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech
Large Language Models

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
Artificial Intelligence

Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn

Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit secures $50 million to boost global expansion

Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions
Generative AI

RapidCanvas secures USD $16 million to advance AI solutions

RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform
DevOps

LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering
Marketing Technologies

Josef secures more funding to enhance legal AI offering

Josef has secured new funding to enhance its AI-driven tool, Josef Q, capitalising on strong demand from corporate legal teams since its North American launch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Indosat empowers Indonesian startups on trip to Sydney
Investment

Indosat empowers Indonesian startups on trip to Sydney

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has hosted a SheHacks trip to Sydney, aiding five Indonesian women-led startups in connecting with global investors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand
Artificial Intelligence

Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20M to expand services
Partner Programmes

Atturra acquires NZ's Plan B for NZD20M to expand services

Atturra has acquired New Zealand's Plan B for NZD20M to enhance its cloud and managed services, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

LambdaTest secures USD $38m in funding for AI-Driven QA
DevOps

LambdaTest secures USD $38m in funding for AI-Driven QA

LambdaTest has secured USD $38 million in funding led by Avataar Ventures, bringing its total funding to USD $108 million to enhance AI-driven QA solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech
EduTech

Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Goldilock & Simplicity One partner to boost cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Goldilock & Simplicity One partner to boost cybersecurity

Goldilock has progressed to Phase II of NATO's DIANA, securing EUR €300,000 funding and a partnership with Simplicity One to boost cybersecurity solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024