Private Equity stories
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Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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ai
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insurance
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productivity
Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.
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Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost’s extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company’s next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
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DTCP strengthens Digital Infrastructure team with new advisors
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
DTCP enhances its Digital Infrastructure team by appointing veterans Oliver Menzel and Jean-Francois Berche as Senior Advisors, boosting its data centre and cloud capabilities.
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Pathzero number one in global carbon emissions data
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cleantech
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data collection
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sydney
Australian start-up Pathzero has become the world’s largest private markets carbon emissions data network, covering USD $3.5 trillion in assets.
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Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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investment
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ooh!media
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advertising
Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.
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43% of organisations struggle with cybersecurity compliance
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Navigating the complexities of cybersecurity laws, 44% of firms struggle with compliance, reveals Infosecurity Europe. Experts set to address solutions at 2024 meet.
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Endava introduces Agentic AI accelerator for regulated sectors
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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rpa
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insurance
Endava's new Agentic AI Industry Accelerator, Morpheus, aims to bring transparency and greater control to AI use in tightly regulated sectors.
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Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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investment
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london
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
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How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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cx
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martech
Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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universities
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growth
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transport
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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m&a
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leadership
After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
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IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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fintechs
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dei
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iwd
Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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fintechs
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dei
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iwd
Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.
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Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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data protection
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dei
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data management
Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.
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Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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ai
Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
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Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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venture capital
Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
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Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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cfo
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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it industry
Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
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CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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nz
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financing
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.