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Meliora invests in five new generative AI startups worldwide

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.
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Bundaberg leads Australia in booming small business growth

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Bundaberg leads Australia in small business growth with a 178% rise in startups last year, outpacing Sydney and other major cities.
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Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Palo Alto Networks partners with Quitch to launch free, interactive cybersecurity training on a gamified platform using spaced repetition learning techniques.
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates decade of fostering innovation

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates 10 years in Copenhagen, unveiling the Global Launch Pad to boost tech firms amid evolving global challenges.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.
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Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Six Monash University students, under the team name Street Corn, triumphed at UNIHACK 2025, winning with their innovative AI project, Growth Garden.
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Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.
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ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness

Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand show remarkable confidence in growth, leading global counterparts amid economic shifts, says a new report.
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Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.
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Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
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IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
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UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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UK fintech Lenkie has secured GBP £49 million in Series A funding, aiming to transform payables financing for SMEs amid a £22 billion funding gap.
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Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in eCommerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.
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SimCare AI raises USD $2m to enhance training platform

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.
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Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.