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Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round
Software-as-a-Service

Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round

Fresh capital will fund Hackuity's push into Europe and Asia as firms struggle to prioritise a swelling backlog of vulnerabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance
Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools
Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round
Software-as-a-Service

EnforceShield raises EUR €1.7 million in seed round

Rising online counterfeiting is driving demand for EnforceShield's software, after the Lithuanian legal tech firm closed a EUR €1.7 million seed round.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding
Software-as-a-Service

Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding

The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Novee launches exploitability validation for security teams
Cloud Security

Novee launches exploitability validation for security teams

Security teams can now verify which reported weaknesses are actually exploitable in their own environments before spending time on false alarms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today
SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform
Smart Cities

SyncraSys raises seed cash for AI security platform

The Halifax startup will use the new capital to finish a proof of concept that aims to turn existing camera networks into AI security tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Brite launches Pay by Bank in UK after FCA licence
Fintech

Brite launches Pay by Bank in UK after FCA licence

UK merchants can now offer bank-based checkout across 27 European markets, as Brite enters one of the region's most mature open banking hubs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Xapien raises USD $56 million to fuel US expansion

The cash will accelerate global hiring and deepen Xapien's US push, as half its revenue already comes from American clients.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aron launches AI procurement tool with USD $8 million

Procurement teams could cut manual work and spot savings sooner as Aron raises USD $8 million to roll out its AI co-pilot.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
Autoheal raises USD $7.9 million for AI engineering platform
Software-as-a-Service

Autoheal raises USD $7.9 million for AI engineering platform

The funding will help Autoheal expand software that cuts incident response and remediation times for enterprises running AI coding tools in-house.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years
Software-as-a-Service

Sabermine passes five million cases in under three years

Regulated firms are adopting its automation tools faster than many rivals, with the Manchester startup processing five million cases in under three years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
British Business Bank backs Advent Life Sciences funds
Health Technologies

British Business Bank backs Advent Life Sciences funds

Britain's life sciences start-ups could get a lift as the British Business Bank injects GBP £135 million into two Advent funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Elita launches 24/7 vet telehealth for dogs in Australia
Health Technologies

Elita launches 24/7 vet telehealth for dogs in Australia

Cost-conscious dog owners in Australia can now get round-the-clock veterinary advice linked to their pet's medical record and test results.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand
Robotics

NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand

Australian investors' appetite for private US tech stakes has lifted NonPublic above USD $500 million in assets under administration.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel
Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week
Crux Analytics raises USD $2.2 million seed funding
Customer Relationship Management

Crux Analytics raises USD $2.2 million seed funding

The new capital will help the fintech expand beyond community banks as local lenders seek growth without adding headcount.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week