Institutional investors stories - Page 3

CFOs are devoting more time to investors as AI accelerates research, driving faster, higher-volume engagement and tighter response demands.

Qubitra, backed by SC Ventures and Fujitsu, maps out quantum apps and a marketplace to push finance use cases into production by 2026.

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

YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.

Bitget posts USD $8.17 trillion in 2025 derivatives volume as institutional crypto and tokenised TradFi trading surge on its platform.

J.P. Morgan's Fusion platform has integrated Crunchbase AI, giving institutional investors live startup forecasts and early risk signals.

BluSky AI hires finance leader Riley Cooney as corporate development and strategy chief to accelerate its modular AI data centre expansion.

Animoca Brands partners with Rayls to enhance tokenisation of real-world assets, opening new institutional and retail pathways to digital securities globally.

A new machine learning model forecasts corporate credit rating changes early, aiding investors in managing risks amid rising borrowing costs.

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

Binance and Franklin Templeton partner to launch digital asset tools, merging crypto innovation with traditional investment for global investors.

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

Asset Token Ventures has launched MBSToken, a platform aimed at revolutionising the $11 trillion mortgage-backed securities market with blockchain technology.

Ondo Finance has unveiled tokenised U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger, boosting institutional access to short-term securities via Ripple USD.

Playbook Partners secures $130 million in initial fundraising, aims for USD $250 million with green shoe option, to fuel India's tech growth with strategic investments.

Kraken Institutional extends its custody solution, Kraken Custody, to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, enhancing secure digital asset management and engagement.