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Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app
eLearning

Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app

Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth

AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Airwallex buys Paynuri to expand fintech reach in Korea
Digital Transformation

Airwallex buys Paynuri to expand fintech reach in Korea

Airwallex acquires Korean fintech Paynuri, securing local payment and FX licences as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific hubs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools
Digital Transformation

Ivo raises USD $55 million to grow AI contract tools

AI contract software startup Ivo secures USD $55 million Series B to speed contract review, as revenue surges 500% and UK expansion looms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Anthropic plans Australian office in global AI push
Digital Transformation

Anthropic plans Australian office in global AI push

Anthropic is setting up an Australian office in Sydney as Claude adoption soars, anchoring a wider global expansion and hiring push.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
DevOps

Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles

AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents
Software-as-a-Service

Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents

Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Cloudflare buys Human Native to reshape AI data deals
Physical Security

Cloudflare buys Human Native to reshape AI data deals

Cloudflare acquires UK AI marketplace Human Native to give creators more control and pay for data used to train and run AI systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 17th Jan 2026
osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status
Software-as-a-Service

osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status

German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk
Software-as-a-Service

Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to tackle cyber risk

London's Cyb3r Operations raises $5.4m to expand real-time monitoring of third-party cyber risk as supply-chain threats intensify.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

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Airwallex buys Paynuri to launch payments in Korea
Digital Transformation

Airwallex buys Paynuri to launch payments in Korea

Airwallex buys Korean fintech Paynuri, securing key licences to launch local payments and FX services for Korean and global businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Robotics

Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane

Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Cloover raises USD $1.222bn to boost home clean energy
Software-as-a-Service

Cloover raises USD $1.222bn to boost home clean energy

Berlin's Cloover secures USD $1.222bn to scale AI-powered financing for home solar, batteries and heat pumps across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
British Business Bank backs IQ Capital's GBP £50m fund
Semiconductors

British Business Bank backs IQ Capital's GBP £50m fund

British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to IQ Capital Fund V, reinforcing a 20-year partnership backing UK deep tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Salesforce expands startup drive to Malaysia, Philippines
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce expands startup drive to Malaysia, Philippines

Salesforce extends its Startup Programme to Malaysia and the Philippines, targeting early-stage and AI-first ventures across South East Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Mila, Bain & Company urge fivefold boost in Canadian AI VC
Artificial Intelligence

Mila, Bain & Company urge fivefold boost in Canadian AI VC

Mila, Bain & Company urge Canada to turn its AI research edge into homegrown startups by lifting annual AI venture funding from $2 billion to $10 billion.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Harvey to open Paris office & hire EMEA sales chief
Software-as-a-Service

Harvey to open Paris office & hire EMEA sales chief

AI platform Harvey will open a Paris office in Q2 and has hired former Canva executive Jorge Bestard as Vice President of EMEA Sales.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026