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Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth

Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
Artificial Intelligence

Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget

Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness
Customer Experience

ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand show remarkable confidence in growth, leading global counterparts amid economic shifts, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort
Marketing Technologies

Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort

Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025
Data Privacy

Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fintech

IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

By Ceridwen Choo • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing
Credit risk

UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing

UK fintech Lenkie has secured GBP £49 million in Series A funding, aiming to transform payables financing for SMEs amid a £22 billion funding gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden
Logitech

Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden

Six Monash University students, under the team name Street Corn, triumphed at UNIHACK 2025, winning with their innovative AI project, Growth Garden.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala
EduTech

Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala

The Digital Tech Awards in Glasgow honoured the Scottish tech sector's innovation, announcing 12 winners while celebrating ScotlandIS's 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
Payment Technologies

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies

ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
WithU tops leisure sector as fastest-growing in FT1000 list
Payment Technologies

WithU tops leisure sector as fastest-growing in FT1000 list

WithU has been named one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, ranking 26th in the FT1000 with a remarkable CAGR of 245.8% in the leisure sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
DotMe secures USD $150,000 in funding from Mirza L. Baig
Marketing

DotMe secures USD $150,000 in funding from Mirza L. Baig

DotMe has raised USD $150,000, reaching a valuation of USD $1.25 million, aiming to enhance creator-brand engagement amid the booming creator economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join

As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

By Alexandra Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership

As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn't enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
If talking about diversity was all that was needed, we'd have gender equality by now
Supply Chain

If talking about diversity was all that was needed, we'd have gender equality by now

As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.

By Paulette Cotter • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Technology lets us personalise everything – so let's stop selling to women as if we're all the same
Marketing Technologies

Technology lets us personalise everything – so let's stop selling to women as if we're all the same

As technology evolves, it's time for brands to ditch the one-size-fits-all marketing for women and embrace personalised strategies that reflect diverse needs.

By Fiona Stevens • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025