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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Health Technologies

Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth

Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Supply Chain

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead

Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

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Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ
Startups

Ververica to highlight real-time data at TechBBQ

Ververica to spotlight real-time data's crucial role in boosting digital user experiences at TechBBQ Copenhagen 2024, with a focused session led by Field CTO Ben Gamble.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur

Global survey reveals top sectors for aspiring entrepreneurs

A global survey reveals clothing stores, bakeries, software firms, and farms as the top ventures for aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting diverse opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Exclusive: Andiron speaks on it's movement making approach
Strategy

Exclusive: Andiron speaks on it's movement making approach

Andiron marks its 10th year of elevating client visibility through disruptive communications, aiding purpose-driven tech firms with unique strategies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding
Large Language Models

Briefly Bio launches to tackle reproducibility crisis with new funding

Briefly Bio launches to tackle preclinical research's reproducibility crisis, announces USD $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to enhance scientific accuracy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel
EduTech

Superlab Suisse opens largest private lab space in Basel

Superlab Suisse opens the largest private lab in Switzerland at Basel's Stcki Park, boosting support for life science and biotech startups with state-of-the-art facilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Siemens enhances NX software with AI, cloud & immersive tools
Software-as-a-Service

Siemens enhances NX software with AI, cloud & immersive tools

Siemens introduces NX X, a game-changing cloud-based engineering solution with new AI, immersive, and electro-mechanical tools, enhancing the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global
Fleet Management

DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global

Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture

Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Unified Communications

JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund

JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
Leadership

How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?

Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation
Physical Security

Experts weigh in on the complexities of the EU AI Act implementation

Experts are voicing concerns and insights as the EU AI Act, due to take effect on 1 August 2024, introduces new compliance challenges for the tech sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber
Artificial Intelligence

New Labour government pledges investment in UK tech & cyber

The new Labour government's tech and cyber policies may present both challenges and opportunities amid heightened economic and cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Equinix invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion
Digital Transformation

Equinix invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion

Equinix is investing USD $65 million to establish its first data centre in Chennai, enhancing its presence in India's booming digital infrastructure market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024