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Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume
Digital Transformation

Airwallex names James Teodorini new ANZ head & record volume

Airwallex has named James Teodorini Head of ANZ to spearhead growth in Australia and New Zealand after hitting USD $235 billion in volume.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Fuse Energy hits $5bn valuation, plans international expansion
Power / Energy

Fuse Energy hits $5bn valuation, plans international expansion

London start-up Fuse Energy hits $5bn valuation after $70m raise to scale its vertically integrated clean power model abroad.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds
Artificial Intelligence

Series hits 1m iMessage posts as users shun public feeds

iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion
Fintech

PaySauce seeks NZD $4m to fund Australian expansion

PaySauce launches NZD $4m equity raise at NZD $0.26 a share to fund its 2026 Australian expansion and broaden its investor base.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth
Data Protection

Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI
Hyperscale

Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI

Vijil secured USD $17 million to enhance enterprise AI resilience, addressing security and governance challenges with a platform using continuous learning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform

JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch
Health Technologies

Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch

Australian medtech firm Australis Scientific has raised USD $6m from Rohto Pharmaceutical to advance its smart bladder patch for treating overactive bladder and incontinence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency

AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services
Data Protection

UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
MRead wins AUD $1.6m grant for handheld landmine scanner
Physical Security

MRead wins AUD $1.6m grant for handheld landmine scanner

MRead secures AUD $1.6m grant to advance MineReader, a handheld magnetic resonance landmine scanner aimed at faster, safer demining.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Upcoming London exchange targets established growth companies
Stock Exchange

Upcoming London exchange targets established growth companies

London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026
Digital Transformation

Resilience becomes non-negotiable: Four cyber trends that will define 2026

In 2026, digital resilience becomes essential as cyber threats and interconnected system failures heighten risks for businesses and national infrastructure alike.

By Trevor Dearing • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures
Risk & Compliance

Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Semiconductors

CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025