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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Generative AI

Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions

Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Fintech

Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
Fintech

Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme

Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
eLearning

SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Artificial Intelligence

Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025

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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
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Data Protection

Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks

A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th 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
Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City
Insurance

Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City

Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has opened an IFSC Insurance Office at GIFT City, launching international insurance services for US dollar-denominated products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
DaveAI secures funding to expand AI technology globally
Customer Experience

DaveAI secures funding to expand AI technology globally

DaveAI has raised new funds in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and SucSEED, aimed at enhancing its AI technology and global expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Software-as-a-Service

Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades

Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
DevOps

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays

Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth
Software-as-a-Service

Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth

Velixo has secured Series A funding from Elephant to enhance its Excel-based ERP reporting solutions, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025