Investment stories
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
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New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
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The UK’s new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.
CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
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CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.
Alibaba Cloud to open second data centre in South Korea by 2025
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Alibaba Cloud will open its second South Korean data centre by June 2025 to boost AI and cloud services amid rising local demand.
BGF invests to boost PMC’s global tech & commerce ambitions
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BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
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Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support
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Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.
Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
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French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe’s AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.
Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
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Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
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New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.
Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment
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Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.
Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
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Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.
Glance launches AI shopping hub on Samsung phones in US
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Glance has launched a USD $200 million AI shopping hub on Samsung phones, letting 50 million US users visualise and buy outfits from their lock screen.
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
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Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.