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New Zealand's tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth

New Zealand's tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country's third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025

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MyPause Health expands into US amid USD $600bn women's health boom

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Venture Capital

Hummink raises EUR €15 million to boost microchip defect repairs

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Clean technologies

Wazoku & InnoMatch unite to link global & Chinese innovators

UK's Wazoku partners with China's InnoMatch to connect global firms with Chinese innovators via a vast network spanning startups, universities, and experts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Qualcomm

ANYbotics appoints new leaders to drive industrial robotics scale

ANYbotics appoints Marc Villard as VP Operations and Alessandro Norscia as Chief Product Officer to boost growth in industrial robotics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Opinion

Understanding the true cost of equity for high-growth companies

High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.

By Damian Foo • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Hyperscale

Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

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Data Analytics

Upcover gains global recognition for AI-driven business insurance

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Partner Programmes

Sublime Studio aims to build mental fitness for tech founders

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Health Technologies

Why Purpose - Not Venture Capital - is Powering Australia's Next Medtech Breakthrough

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

By Stefan Mazy • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Physical Security

UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Fintech

Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

ACTivate Capital launches AUD $50m fund to boost Canberra startups

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025

Incubator

Cicada's deep tech incubator generates AUD $8 billion impact

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

AI Security

Portal26 raises USD $9 million to expand enterprise AI platform

Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025

Fintech

Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Generative AI

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures DNX Ventures backing

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Physical Security

QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore

QAI Ventures has launched Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025