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Mediaocean launches AI venture arm for ad startups
Software-as-a-Service

Mediaocean launches AI venture arm for ad startups

Startups could gain faster access to global media buyers as Mediaocean ties funding to its platforms and industry network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Aeon buys Aware Health assets in EUR expansion push
Data Protection

Aeon buys Aware Health assets in EUR expansion push

The deal gives Aeon a faster route into Germany and lifts its seed funding to more than USD $14 million as it scales in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
Software-as-a-Service

Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs

High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Portage closes USD $600 million fourth ventures fund
Software-as-a-Service

Portage closes USD $600 million fourth ventures fund

Fresh capital will back fintech startups as banks and insurers speed up digital modernisation, with Portage now overseeing USD $7.0 billion in assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Silicon Quantum Computing appoints John Hollister as CFO
Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing appoints John Hollister as CFO

The Australian quantum computing firm is bolstering its US-facing leadership as it prepares for expansion, manufacturing growth and wider commercialisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Qomplio opens early access for EU compliance platform
Software-as-a-Service

Qomplio opens early access for EU compliance platform

European businesses are facing rising costs and audit risk as overlapping AI, data and cyber rules force separate assessments for the same incident.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round
Software-as-a-Service

Flam raises USD $40 million in QED-led funding round

The cash will fund research, product expansion and overseas sales as the San Francisco-based company grows beyond 100 enterprise customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Akuity launches control plane for AI software delivery
DevOps

Akuity launches control plane for AI software delivery

Engineering teams face a governance gap as AI agents begin handling production changes, prompting tighter controls over access, audits and permissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UK founders lag peers in AI adoption, survey finds
Digital Transformation

UK founders lag peers in AI adoption, survey finds

British founders remain wary of AI, with trust and knowledge gaps leaving small firms behind their European peers despite heavy admin loads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ
eLearning

Infosys expands youth entrepreneurship programme across ANZ

The initiative will give 500 students in Australia and New Zealand mentoring, pitching practice and exposure to tech careers over the next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Anthropic opens Singapore office in Asia-Pacific push
Data Protection

Anthropic opens Singapore office in Asia-Pacific push

Demand for Claude in regulated sectors is driving Anthropic to deepen its Asia-Pacific footprint as Singapore usage outpaces population size.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise
Data Protection

Covee launches AI platform after USD $750,000 raise

Smaller insurance brokers could win larger corporate accounts as the platform cuts renewal work from more than 30 hours to under two.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories
IT Industry

Gemma Manning named AusMumpreneur finalist in two categories

Her consultancy's international growth and a maternity-leave setback have put Gemma Manning in the running for two national AusMumpreneur Awards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens
Robotics

New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens

Only 15% of New Zealand businesses have an AI strategy, leaving most unable to measure returns or prepare for the next wave of tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Space

Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m

Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago
AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant
Agricultural Technology

AWS Canada to offer Dragons' Den entrepreneur grant

Founders who miss out on investment could still win USD $100,000 in AWS Canada support, with cloud credits and mentoring on offer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Velduro expands into 24 countries within 10 months
Supply Chain

Velduro expands into 24 countries within 10 months

Demand for New Zealand-made e-bikes has pushed the Papamoa start-up into two dozen markets, making it a fast-rising exporter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week