Investment stories - Page 6
Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
#
partner programmes
#
ipo
#
investment
Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.
GoCardless & Pipe partner to offer finance to UK SMEs
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
#
fintech
#
investment
#
gocardless
GoCardless has teamed up with US fintech Pipe to launch embedded finance solutions for SMEs in the UK, streamlining access to capital for small businesses.
Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
#
application security
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai
Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.
Paladin appoints Nazo Moosa as UK Managing Director
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
#
robots
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.
EDGNEX to build 40MW data centre in Madrid by 2026
Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
ai
#
cleantech
EDGNEX Data Centers, part of DAMAC Group, is investing EUR 400 million in a new 40MW data centre in Madrid to meet rising global demand.
Chipotle invests in AI supply chain firm Lumachain
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
#
data analytics
#
cleantech
#
sustainability
Lumachain, an AI supply chain platform from Sydney, secures a minority investment from Chipotle's USD $100 million Cultivate Next fund to enhance food supply transparency.
GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
#
dei
#
ai
#
cleantech
GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.
Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
#
uc
#
data analytics
#
cx
A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.
Kao Data begins £350m data centre project in Stockport
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
edutech
#
power / energy
#
ai
Kao Data has begun construction on a GBP £350 million data centre in Stockport, set to enhance Greater Manchester’s digital infrastructure by 2026.
New robotic palletising solution launched for Singapore SMEs
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
robots
#
it in manufacturing
#
it automation
ProPal Robotics and OnRobot have unveiled Southeast Asia's first off-the-shelf palletising automation solution, targeting Singapore's SME manufacturers.
UK ranks lowest in 5G connectivity among major countries
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
#
uc
#
5g & beyond
#
telco
A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.
Enky introduces sustainable subscription furniture to UK
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
#
cleantech
#
sustainability
#
investment
Belgium-based start-up Enky launches its subscription furniture service in the UK, focusing on sustainability and the circular economy for businesses.
Mobii partners with North Rakaia for NZ green data centre
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
ai
Mobii Green Energy Group has partnered with North Rakaia Ltd to launch a green hydrogen data centre in Canterbury, featuring an initial investment of USD $2 billion.
Layer secures USD $6m to boost decentralised web tech
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
#
cryptocurrency
#
blockchain
#
software development
Layer has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to enhance trust in internet software, spearheading advancements in decentralised application technology.
Oracle invests USD $6.5 billion in AI & cloud in Malaysia
Sun, 6th Oct 2024
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
hyperscale
Oracle plans to invest over USD $6.5 billion in AI and cloud services in Malaysia, launching a new public cloud region for enhanced digital capabilities.
Aussie firms lead AI shift with strong digital literacy push
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
#
ai
#
management
#
digital literacy
Australian companies outpace US, UK, and Europe in AI readiness, with 90% prioritising AI literacy and GTM leaders gearing up for a 20% tech investment increase by 2025.
ANZ SOC teams distrust legacy tools, turn to AI solutions
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
soc
#
ai security
A Vectra AI report reveals 69% of ANZ SOC practitioners fear missing cyber threats due to legacy tools, while AI gains trust as a modern solution.
Google Cloud & DNeX partner to boost Malaysia's cloud tech
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
#
ai
#
cloud services
#
investment
Google Cloud and DNeX partner to offer sovereign cloud services in Malaysia, targeting industries with strict data needs like finance and healthcare.
LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
#
network infrastructure
#
connectivity
#
investment
LitUp Network and International Gateway Company have inked a USD $300 million MoU to enhance Thailand's network infrastructure, boosting their ASEAN presence.
Capmont Technology launches €100m fund for B2B tech startups
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
#
robots
#
iot
#
cybersecurity
Capmont Technology unveils a €100 million fund to invest in B2B tech startups, boosting its total funding to €300 million.