Venture Capital stories

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt
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ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
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Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
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Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
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As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won’t happen without women
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As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
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NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation
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Women comprise only 15% of tech startup founders globally, yet one woman’s journey from architecture to tech seeks to change this narrative and inspire innovation.

IWD 2025: Funding isn’t enough, we need to talk about ownership
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As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn’t enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
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Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
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On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
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On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day 2025
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On International Women’s Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
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As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech
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As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.

Rippling partners with Innovation Bay for global expansion
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Rippling and Innovation Bay have teamed up to aid Australian startups in workforce management, easing their path to global expansion amidst operational challenges.

Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.