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Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fintech

Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Simworx boosts global exports & jobs with innovative park tech
Exports

Simworx boosts global exports & jobs with innovative park tech

Simworx, a West Midlands firm, secures GBP £134m in exports, boosting jobs with cutting-edge indoor theme park technology worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams
Digital Transformation

ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA
Fintech

HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Lightrun appoints Shai Alani as Marketing VP after funding
DevOps

Lightrun appoints Shai Alani as Marketing VP after funding

Lightrun has hired Shai Alani as marketing VP following a USD $70m funding round, aiming to boost its global presence in developer observability tools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Southeast Asia startup funding hits six-year low at USD $1.85 billion
Fintech

Southeast Asia startup funding hits six-year low at USD $1.85 billion

Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact
eCommerce

Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact

Sam Kroonenburg wins the 2025 Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur Award for his tech leadership and global impact with ventures like Cuttable and A Cloud Guru.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
Clean technologies

Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets
Unified Communications

Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

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BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Ultimarii raises $5.2M to boost AI for project approvals
Risk & Compliance

Ultimarii raises $5.2M to boost AI for project approvals

Ultimarii has secured CAD $5.2 million to expand its AI platform that accelerates regulatory approvals for major infrastructure and resource projects.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Flowbox acquires Dreaminfluence, revenue nears EUR €9 million mark
Marketing Technologies

Flowbox acquires Dreaminfluence, revenue nears EUR €9 million mark

Swedish software firm Flowbox has acquired Danish influencer platform Dreaminfluence, boosting its European customer base past 1,000 and nearing EUR €9 million revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia
Smart Cities

RushOwl secures USD $10 million to expand ride-sharing in Asia

RushOwl has raised USD $10 million to expand its AI-driven ride-sharing platform across Asia, targeting markets including the Philippines, South Korea and Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups
HSBC

HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups

HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program
Clean technologies

General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program

General Fusion secures financing to advance its LM26 fusion project, aiming to pioneer zero-carbon fusion energy by mid-2030s with new Board appointments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025