Investment stories - Page 2
Zoho invests USD $10m in NVIDIA AI for language models
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Zoho has announced a partnership with NVIDIA to enhance its AI capabilities, investing USD $10 million to improve large language models for its SaaS applications.
Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities
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Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.
ANZ leads in observability investment & business value
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Splunk's latest report reveals that organisations in Australia and New Zealand lead global observability spending, investing AUD $3.4 million annually.
UK tech sector faces challenges with potential CGT rise
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Potential changes to Capital Gains Tax in the Autumn Budget could hinder UK's tech innovation, warns expert Adam Chick, driving entrepreneurs to sell prematurely.
Australia's data centre investment to exceed $26bn by 2030
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Investment in Australian data centre capacity is projected to surpass AUD $26 billion by 2030, driven by soaring demand for digital services.
Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner for APAC expansion
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Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner, bringing over 30 years of asset management experience to bolster the firm's global expansion efforts.
UK firms delay investments amid pre-autumn budget fears
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A survey reveals that 70% of UK financial leaders are delaying investments due to uncertainties before the Autumn Budget, with technology spending prioritised.
Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy
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Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.
GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs
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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.
Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats
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Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.
Paladin appoints Nazo Moosa as UK Managing Director
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Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.
EDGNEX to build 40MW data centre in Madrid by 2026
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EDGNEX Data Centers, part of DAMAC Group, is investing EUR 400 million in a new 40MW data centre in Madrid to meet rising global demand.
Chipotle invests in AI supply chain firm Lumachain
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Lumachain, an AI supply chain platform from Sydney, secures a minority investment from Chipotle's USD $100 million Cultivate Next fund to enhance food supply transparency.
GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
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GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.
Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment
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A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.
Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport
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Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester’s digital infrastructure by 2026.
New robotic palletising solution launched for Singapore SMEs
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ProPal Robotics and OnRobot have unveiled Southeast Asia's first off-the-shelf palletising automation solution, targeting Singapore's SME manufacturers.
UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries
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A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.
Enky introduces sustainable subscription furniture to UK
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Belgium-based start-up Enky launches its subscription furniture service in the UK, focusing on sustainability and the circular economy for businesses.
Mobii partners with North Rakaia for NZ green data centre
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Mobii Green Energy Group has partnered with North Rakaia Ltd to launch a green hydrogen data centre in Canterbury, featuring an initial investment of USD $2 billion.