Funding stories
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Fastn secures USD $2.6 million to advance composable architecture
3 days ago
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composable infrastructure
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hp
Fastn secures USD $2.6 million in seed funding to enhance its composable architecture platform, led by LiveOak Ventures, Antler, and tech co-founders.
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Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management
3 days ago
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transparency
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funding
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software
Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.
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Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
4 days ago
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ai
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productivity
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nz
Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
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Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
5 days ago
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cybersecurity
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hyperscale
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engineering
AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.
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Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
5 days ago
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ebay
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funding
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smes
eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.
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GoWit launches self-service retail media setup in 15 minutes
Last week
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linkedin
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european
GoWit unveils a self-service solution, enabling retailers to set up retail media advertising in just 15 minutes at no cost, after securing USD $1.3 million.
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
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cx
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martech
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ai
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.
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Xero offers up $20,000 to a trailblazing tech-focused small business
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financial systems
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Xero is offering a NZD $20,000 prize to a tech-focused Kiwi small business through its Beautiful Business Fund competition, aiming to boost innovation.
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Purple Transform wins Innovate UK funding for AI rail safety
Last month
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data analytics
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ai
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safety
Purple Transform secures Innovate UK funding to develop an AI platform designed to reduce incidents at level crossings and enhance rail safety.
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UK govt announces £32 million in funding for new AI projects
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ai
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it training
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productivity
In a move to bolster AI innovation, the government announced funding for 98 new AI projects, allocating £32 million to help drive efficiencies.
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UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
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london
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investment
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funding
New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.
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Lineaje raises USD $20 million in Series A to boost security
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supply chain systems
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ai security
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ai
Lineaje secures USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance AI-driven software supply chain security, boosting its total funding to USD $27 million.
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StorMagic secures Palatine funding to drive expansion & innovation
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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saas
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edge computing
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it automation
StorMagic secures investment from Palatine Growth Credit Fund, aiming to boost growth with its new SvHCI product, offering a cost-effective alternative to VMware.
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Swoop secures AUD $36 million contract for Melbourne fibre network
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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uc
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melbourne
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telco
Swoop inks a landmark AUD $36m deal with a NASDAQ-listed tech giant to roll out fibre infrastructure in Greater Melbourne, their biggest contract yet.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asx
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funding
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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.
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Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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edutech
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fintechs
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financial systems
MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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Wellington group launches AI politician to rebuild public trust
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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social media
Parker is an AI politician designed to deliver fact-based, impartial decisions to rebuild trust in politics and combat disinformation.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.