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Australian fintechs split as overseas revenue rises

Overseas sales are now a key growth driver, but more than 70% of pre-revenue and pre-profit fintechs say fundraising remains difficult.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

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Artificial Intelligence

Heidi signs Samsung Medical Centre deal for Korea launch

The deal gives Heidi a foothold in South Korea, where it will test its clinical documentation tools inside Samsung Medical Centre's systems.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Education, Learning & Training

TechnologyOne marks 10 years of foundation support

More than 238,000 children and families have gained education support as the company's foundation passed its 10-year milestone, with $7.5 million donated.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Fintech

Revolut hits USD $115 billion valuation after fundraising

The latest round gives the London-based fintech fresh backing as it pushes into new banking markets and reports rising profit and revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Social enterprise

EveryWill launches US platform after AUD $2 billion pledges

The free service is expanding as charities use it to reach more than 230,000 will writers and track AUD $2 billion in pledged gifts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Manufacturing

British Business Bank adds GBP £40m to Harwood fund

The investment lifts Harwood Private Capital UK Fund II's first close to about GBP £120 million, backing smaller firms seeking growth capital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Investors to focus on revenue per employee in 2027

Startups will face tougher funding terms in 2027 as investors scrutinise revenue per employee and AI-driven efficiency more closely.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today

Local Government

Proposed $100,000 wheelchair swing in North Canterbury aims to get children 'off the sidelines'

Children in wheelchairs could soon join the fun at Kaiapoi's Darnley Square, where a new swing is expected to cost $100,000.

By David Hill • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Payment Technologies

Pennies passes GBP £90 million in UK micro-donations

Customer checkout round-ups have now delivered more than GBP £90 million to charities as cash use keeps falling and digital giving grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Not for profit

Halberg Foundation launches NZD $10m funding drive

A bigger endowment could lift annual grants to NZD $1 million and help 1,000 children get adaptive sports gear by 2030.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

PTSB, NovaUCD launch energy accelerator for start-ups

Irish climate and renewable energy start-ups can now apply for six months of mentoring, fundraising guidance and market support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Housing

Lette raises USD $6.5 million to expand UK proptech

The seed round will fund hiring and a broader UK push as rental operators face pressure to cut void periods under new tenant rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Not for profit

Bamboo Connect launches Hertfordshire fund with Mudlarks

The charity-backed pot will aim to keep money in Hertfordshire for local groups, with employees also able to boost gifts through matched giving and volunteering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

Atombeam raises USD $18.3 million to push AI software

The funding will help broaden rollout of Neurpac and advance PCM as network pressure and AI data volumes rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Mergers and Acquisitions

UK defence firms eye funding surge as demand rises

Almost all surveyed UK defence firms expect to seek outside capital as rising demand and expansion plans drive a funding race over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Breach Prevention

iCOUNTER appoints Mark FitzPatrick as Chief Financial

The cybersecurity company is strengthening financial oversight as it scales its threat intelligence platform to meet demand from enterprises and public bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

SPhotonix appoints Alex Avramov as Chief Operating Officer

The optical data storage group is strengthening its push into commercial markets and fundraising as AI-driven data volumes boost demand for cold storage.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month