Global Investors stories
Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
Climate change threats could place 27% of global data centres at high or moderate risk by 2050, raising insurance costs and risking digital infrastructure.
VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
PrePad has secured USD $2.8 million in seed funding to bolster its oil and gas drilling software solutions following support from Devon Energy and Chevron.
Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.
MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.
Melbourne-based healthcare AI firm Heidi has raised USD $16.6 million to enhance its services, aiming to reduce clinicians' administrative burden and improve patient care.
Verkada has secured $200 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $4.5 billion, to enhance its AI-driven security solutions.
Block Earner launches Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, letting investors use Bitcoin as security for deposit finance without selling their crypto.
London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.
MUFG Pension & Market Services has completed onboarding Perpetual Investment Management as its first group-wide client with a cross-divisional administration mandate.
New York-based Sifflet has raised USD $18 million to expand its data observability platform amid rising demand in Europe and North America.
Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.
German expense management firm Circula has raised EUR €15 million to boost AI-driven automation, aiming to ease finance teams' workload and expand internationally.
Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.
Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.
The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.
Arkeus has secured AUD $5 million in funding to drive its expansion plans, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI-driven defence technologies.
Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.
