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Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop
Investment

Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop

Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.

By James and Hana Schofield • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

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Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
Application Performance Monitoring

AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
EduTech

Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market

The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Firewalls

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking

NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Firewalls

Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Data Protection

SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security

SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025

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Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
Unified Communications

Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub

Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation
Robotics

Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation

Chennai-based startup Vividobots has raised INR ₹1.47 Crores to develop AI-powered robots for safer, more efficient high-rise building maintenance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
Human Capital Management

Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform

Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Rod Squires named CloudBolt CEO post-StormForge deal
Software-as-a-Service

Rod Squires named CloudBolt CEO post-StormForge deal

CloudBolt Software appoints Rod Squires as CEO, following its acquisition of StormForge, aiming to enhance its AI/ML capabilities in cloud financial management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
Firewalls

NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking

NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub
Multi-cloud

Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub

Nebius is expanding its AI infrastructure into Southeast Asia, choosing Singapore as a hub to boost regional AI adoption and startup support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Unified Communications

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025

The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor

Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025