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The new service cuts upfront costs for domain investors by letting them secure two-year marketing rights for selected web addresses from USD $20.
The service gives entrepreneurs an early read on market demand before they spend on development, with free votes shown in real time.
The oversubscribed vehicle lifts the Zurich-based investor's assets under management to more than USD $1.4 billion and will back about 20 start-ups.
Eligible startups will get 12 months of free access to Adobe and Semrush tools as the software group courts founders with tight budgets.
Drumbeat CEO Barney Chunn says AI-powered targeting can bring PR within reach of high-growth companies that couldn't previously afford an agency retainer.
The move could help German manufacturers and mid-sized suppliers widen AI use across factories, cars and research, officials said.
The move gives the Dubai-based investor a European base as it targets AI-native start-ups with a third fund backed by regional institutions.
Demand from advisers and fractional finance chiefs has prompted the London-based lender to start targeting American firms after deploying more than £30 million in Europe.
Startups on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure will gain credits, technical support and marketplace access as the cloud group courts AI developers.
The Irish IT and cybersecurity provider is backing its AI push with a finance chief who has worked at Vodafone, Microsoft and Deloitte.
Budget measures on AI and founder tax relief won praise from tech backers, but many said Britain still lacks the scale-up capital to keep firms here.
The prize could help an Australian organisation fast-track AI projects, with ResetData offering AUD $1 million in service credits and judging on impact.
The consultancy's 30% turnover growth and new client wins have put it among Britain's fastest-rising tech firms, while David Tuck joins a top leaders list.
Irish climate and renewable energy start-ups can now apply for six months of mentoring, fundraising guidance and market support.
The Melbourne buyer is widening its enterprise AI push as Prevail's team and clients join, with terms of the acquisition undisclosed.
Real-time checks on deposits, overdrafts and even buy now, pay later debts can mean quicker approvals or a loan rejection for owners.
Expansion beyond rent payments has helped the Toronto fintech process more than $2 billion and deliver over $35 million in rewards.
The Christchurch site is a pilot for a wider network aimed at linking founders with investors, mentors and support across New Zealand.
The package will support UK research into agentic safety and security as autonomous AI systems spread, with startups also receiving backing.
Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.