Investors stories - Page 2
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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uc
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agricultural technology
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collaboration
Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.
The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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ai
As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
Crypto's tech doesn't like people
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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edutech
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mfa
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crypto
Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
Swiss AI start-up Calvin Risk secures USD $4m seed funding
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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uc
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ai ethics & governance
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financial services
Swiss AI governance startup Calvin Risk has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to enhance enterprise AI compliance and accountability.
PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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ai
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finops
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microsoft
PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.
Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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crm
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agentic ai
Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.
Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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saas
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data protection
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paas
Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.
AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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ai
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clean technologies
A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.
Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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application security
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supply chain
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genai
Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.
Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.
Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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e-commerce
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incubator
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digital economy
Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.
Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai
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ai models
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investors
Kyutai's new AI, Moshi, unveiled in Paris today, impresses with unparalleled vocal abilities. The open-source model is set to revolutionise voice interaction technologies.
Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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robots
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iot
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supply chain
The global Industry 4.0 market is poised to expand from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation across sectors.
Doohly appoints Adam Rowe to drive DOOH innovation & growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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network infrastructure
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martech
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ooh!media
Doohly names Adam Rowe as Head of Operations to fuel innovation and growth in the AUD $430 million DOOH market in Australia and New Zealand.
DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Fri, 24th May 2024
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digital transformation
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llms
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ai
Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.
New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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social media
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social networking
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social network
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.