Venture Capital stories - Page 19

Scalare Partners has launched its trading on the ASX, marking it as Australia's first early-stage tech accelerator to list, raising AUD $4.3 million.

A report from Microsoft and Mandala Partners reveals Australia could secure $18.8 billion in AI revenue by 2035, emphasising strategic investment and innovation.

Nearly half of consumers find AI chatbots helpful for customer service, with 48% noting improved experiences, a new study reveals.

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

Ben Sekhon has been appointed Regional Vice President for the UK and Ireland at OutSystems, focusing on AI-driven strategic growth in the region.

Melbourne's Sensand has launched a pioneering platform aimed at boosting transparency and efficiency in the carbon credit market for Australian businesses.

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

Alimetry has secured $18 million in oversubscribed funding to advance its FDA-approved wearable device for gut health monitoring and diagnosis.

As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner, bringing over 30 years of asset management experience to bolster the firm's global expansion efforts.

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.

Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.

Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.

Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.

New Zealand's challenger bank Emerge has raised USD $12 million in Series A funding to enhance its digital banking services for local businesses.

CryptoLab and Niobium have formed a strategic partnership to enhance privacy and performance in AI applications, raising over USD$20 million in funding.

etaily has appointed Lester Cuneta as Chief Growth Officer to lead its expansion into Singapore and Southeast Asia, backed by USD $17.8 million funding.

Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.

QuantumLight, led by Revolut's CEO Nik Storonsky, releases a playbook for tech startup founders on building high-performance teams, based on Revolut’s success.