Australian Stories

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

FinTech Australia has named Xero policy chief Grace Gown to its board as the industry body steps up its push for fintech-friendly regulation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

eCommerce

East Forged wins World Food Innovation award in London

Brisbane startup East Forged wins Best Drink Innovation in London as its nitrogen-infused tea outshines Coca-Cola and PepsiCo at global food awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Beaten Zone secures AUD $17 million as Steve Baxter-backed fund benefits from rising investor interest in Australian defence technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Privileged Access Management

Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents

Capsule Security emerges from stealth with $7 million backing to police AI agents at runtime as enterprises widen their use.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month

Fintech

TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform

TraqCheck secures $8 million in Series A funding to hire in the UK and scale AI-driven hiring, screening and background checks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Zurich names Shukla to lead digital push in Asia Pacific

Zurich appoints former Carsome executive Shukla to steer Asia Pacific digital and embedded insurance growth as Zurich Edge tops 100 partners.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Moodi expands Female Founder Fund across New Zealand

Moodi boosts Female Founder Fund with NZ and Australia grants, offering $15,000 to four women-led start-ups without equity or repayment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Finexer says tax digital shift exposes SME finance gaps

Making Tax Digital is forcing UK SMEs to confront broken finance workflows as quarterly reporting pushes demand for real-time data and open banking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

Triple Bubble lands early support from x15ventures and Brad Feld as the Melbourne fintech fund targets a USD $50 million close.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Hybrid & Remote Work

UK startups shift outside Central London, report finds

UK startup formation spreads beyond Central London as commuter-belt towns outpace major cities for virtual office sign-ups, Hoxton Mix says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

KPMG has opened applications for its 2026 Global Tech Innovator contest in Ireland, with founders set to pitch for a place in Lisbon.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund

Eka Ventures secures USD $107 million for second fund as British Business Bank, Better Society Capital and others back UK early-stage impact bets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor

QuSecure names Silicon Valley veteran Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor amid rising demand for post-quantum cryptography and enterprise migration services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month