Venture Capital stories - Page 12

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.

Brisbane's ARM Hub will reboot Propel-AIR in 2026, offering Aussie robotics ventures a US springboard via Boston's MassRobotics.

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.

AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.

AI is tipped to run entire corporate workflows by 2026, forcing firms to rebuild software and reorganise staff around skills, not hierarchies.

OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

PvX secures over USD $250 million for non-dilutive user acquisition backing 20 app firms, plus USD $4.7 million to expand its SaaS tech.

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.

Revolut's employee share sale values the fintech at $75 billion, with revenue up 72% to $4 billion and expansion into Mexico, Colombia, and India.

Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.

Sydney-based MyPause Health is expanding into the US, tapping into the booming USD $600bn women's health market with its AI-driven wellness platform.

Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

Paris-based Hummink has raised EUR €15 million to enhance microchip defect repairs, boosting yields in semiconductor and display manufacturing sectors.

ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.