Investors stories - Page 2
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Finkr launches to revolutionise fintech sector with visionary strategies
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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fintechs
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payment technologies
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asia
London's Finkr consultancy launches today, pledging to transform the fintech sector with its forward-thinking strategy and advanced tech solutions.
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Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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payment technologies
The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.
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Innovate UK hosts cyber security demo for top industry investors
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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r&d
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london
Disruptive cyber security prototypes to be unveiled at Innovate UK's industry-leading CyberASAP Demo Day, offering investors a peek into the future of UK's cyber defence industry.
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Bitcoin exceeds $72k mark, soaring to unprecedented high
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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blackrock
Bitcoin's value has soared past $72,000 for the first time ever, fueled by increased acceptance of the cryptocurrency by influential financial institutions and the anticipation of the upcoming halving event.
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
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IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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investment
As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
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IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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ddos
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rockstar
The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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storage
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it training
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dei
On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber risk
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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travel
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sustainability
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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dei
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jobs
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
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HFCL secures INR 623 crore order for Indian-made 5G gear
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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analyst report
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fmi
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cagr
HFCL Limited has inked a milestone INR 623 crore deal for the supply of indigenously-made 5G networking gear, making it the first Indian company to secure such a large order.
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ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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ai
ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.
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Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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ai
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investors
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venture capital
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
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Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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data privacy
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risk & compliance
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ai
94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
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AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
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Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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fintechs
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phishing
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email security
Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.
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Relevance AI secures AU$15M for AI workforce expansion
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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physical security
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ai
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ai agents
Relevance AI bags AU$15M in Series A funding to help businesses build and democratise AI workforces across the globe.
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Australian startup Leonardo.Ai raises AU$47m to revolutionise art ecosystems
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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advertising
Australian tech startup Leonardo.Ai raises AUD $47m to transform the art industry, after attracting seven million global users.