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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
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Funding stories

Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI
Hyperscale

Vijil raises USD $17 million to boost resilience of enterprise AI

Vijil secured USD $17 million to enhance enterprise AI resilience, addressing security and governance challenges with a platform using continuous learning.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch
Health Technologies

Australis Scientific secures USD $6m to advance smart bladder patch

Australian medtech firm Australis Scientific has raised USD $6m from Rohto Pharmaceutical to advance its smart bladder patch for treating overactive bladder and incontinence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

AI firms set new highs for revenue per employee & efficiency

AI firms like Copilot and OpenAI set new efficiency records, generating millions in revenue per employee, highlighting the sector's rapid growth and lean workforces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security

CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA expand a global accelerator to support early-stage AI-driven cybersecurity startups with mentorship, funding and market access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland
Agricultural Technology

Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland

Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round
Hybrid & Remote Work

Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round

Deel secures USD$300m funding to enhance its global payroll and workforce tools, aiming to simplify year-end tasks with AI and automation features.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President and CFO to drive global growth and enhance its cybersecurity workforce development platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia
Document Management

JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 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
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

Stories from Other Regions

Funding stories

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures
Risk & Compliance

Kilo rebrands to target global wellness & beauty ventures

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Semiconductors

CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Tyro Health unveils digital platform for home aged care reform
Risk & Compliance

Tyro Health unveils digital platform for home aged care reform

Tyro Health launches a certified digital platform to help Australian home aged care providers adapt smoothly to the new Support at Home funding system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 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