Global expansion stories - Page 15
Preply raises USD $150m to scale AI-backed language app
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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e-learning
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Preply secures USD $150m Series D from WestCap at a USD $1.2b valuation to scale its human-led, AI-backed language learning platform.
ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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martech
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e-commerce
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marketing
Verde Digital has hired former PrettyLittleThing specialist Chloe Steele as SEO Manager to bolster fashion and eCommerce search expertise.
LaunchDarkly adds new tech, finance chiefs amid growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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digital transformation
LaunchDarkly names new tech and finance chiefs as revenue nears USD $200 million and demand for AI software delivery tools accelerates.
Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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martech
Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
FloQast surpasses $200m ARR & seals EY AI alliance
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
FloQast surpasses $200m ARR and strikes EY AI alliance as it targets enterprise finance transformation and global expansion.
Airwallex buys Paynuri to expand fintech reach in Korea
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Airwallex acquires Korean fintech Paynuri, securing local payment and FX licences as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific hubs.
Aspire links with Deel to streamline cross-border hiring
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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saas
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fintech
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hcm
Aspire embeds Deel's Employer of Record tools to let startups hire, pay and manage overseas staff from a single cross-border finance platform.
eflow posts 23% client growth & 56 new deployments
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
eflow posts 23% client growth and 56 new deployments in 2025 as demand for AI-driven, explainable trade surveillance tools accelerates.
Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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gaming
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
Anthropic plans Australian office in global AI push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Anthropic is setting up an Australian office in Sydney as Claude adoption soars, anchoring a wider global expansion and hiring push.
Humanforce names Cameron Partridge Chief Growth Officer
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Humanforce appoints AI-driven growth specialist Cameron Partridge as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead global expansion and scale strategy.
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Dropzone AI taps Brett Candon and Dan Bridges to spearhead EMEA and APAC growth after 11x ARR surge and a USD $37 million Series B.
SNP extends CEO Jens Amail's contract to December 2030
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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erp
SNP extends CEO Jens Amail's contract to December 2030 after record revenue and profit, signalling confidence in its global growth strategy.
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to scale trade service agents
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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saas
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uc
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rpa
Elyos AI raises USD $13m to grow its AI agents that answer calls, book jobs and automate admin for trades and field service firms.
FinTech Australia opens entries for 2026 Finnie Awards
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
FinTech Australia opens entries for the 2026 Finnie Awards, marking the programme's tenth year with revamped categories and a new Sydney venue.
osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.
YAP Global names Otto Jacobsson CEO amid crypto shift
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
YAP Global appoints Otto Jacobsson as CEO, signalling expansion and a broader service mix as the crypto and digital assets sector matures.
SEON posts rapid growth & raises USD $80m Series C
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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hyperscale
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fintech
SEON posts over 80% ARR growth, boosts API usage 250% and secures USD $80 million Series C to scale AI-powered fraud and AML platform.
Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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dr
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network infrastructure
Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.