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NSW partners with Afthonia Labs to boost fintech in India
Fintech

NSW partners with Afthonia Labs to boost fintech in India

The New South Wales Government has teamed up with Indian incubator Afthonia Labs to launch an accelerator for eight fintech startups entering India.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Zoku Travel rebrands to BYRDLI, eyes future travel evolution
Content Creation

Zoku Travel rebrands to BYRDLI, eyes future travel evolution

Zoku Travel has rebranded as BYRDLI, aiming to transform the travel experience by merging community and commerce, empowering creators and travellers alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Industrial DataOps set to revolutionise digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Industrial DataOps set to revolutionise digital transformation

Industrial DataOps is set to transform digital landscapes, with the global industrial connectivity market projected to rise from USD $89 billion to USD $104 billion by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups
Global economy

Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups

Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator
Hyperscale

crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator

CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
AI startup Shutterspeed gains Techstars backing
DevOps

AI startup Shutterspeed gains Techstars backing

New Zealand startup Shutterspeed secures backing from Techstars, marking a significant milestone for Kiwi tech on the global stage with its AI-driven business assistant.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

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GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs
Fintech

GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs

GoCardless has teamed up with US fintech Pipe to launch embedded finance solutions for SMEs in the UK, streamlining access to capital for small businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network
Network Infrastructure

Diamond Logistics secures loan to expand partner network

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024
Pfizer partners with Ignition AI to enhance drug discovery
Artificial Intelligence

Pfizer partners with Ignition AI to enhance drug discovery

Pfizer has teamed up with Ignition AI Accelerator to boost drug discovery using AI, aiming to bring innovative treatments to market more quickly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme
Agricultural Technology

Cook Government funds six startups in AUD $7.2m programme

The Cook Government has unveiled its AUD $7.2 million Nature Tech Accelerator, offering seed funding to six startups focused on climate innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups
Robotics

Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups

Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Solve launches as independent brand in recruitment sector
Recruitment

Solve launches as independent brand in recruitment sector

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
EnterpriseSG & Google Cloud push AI innovation in Singapore
AI Models

EnterpriseSG & Google Cloud push AI innovation in Singapore

EnterpriseSG and Google Cloud launch initiatives to boost AI adoption among Singaporean startups and SMEs, with benefits including USD $350,000 in credits and Gemini tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Queensland startups receive funds from QVCDF via Mandalay
Agricultural Technology

Queensland startups receive funds from QVCDF via Mandalay

Mandalay Venture Partners deploys QIC funded investments into Queensland startups Nbryo and Naturo, driving innovation in livestock genetics and milk processing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector
Network Infrastructure

Tech Suzhou Advocates launches to boost aerospace sector

Global Tech Advocates has announced the formation of its 39th group, Tech Suzhou Advocates. This new group is the sixth launched in China.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup
Payment Technologies

Australian startup Build Buddy to compete at Startup World Cup

Australian startup Build Buddy will represent the country at the Startup World Cup finals in San Francisco, vying for a USD $1 million investment prize.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024