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Guinness Enterprise Centre builds UK hub links for start-ups

Irish start-ups hoping to sell in Britain will gain local contacts, workspace and market-entry support through a network of regional hubs by 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding

The fresh cash will help the Bellevue-based software maker expand its platform as enterprises demand clearer proof that AI projects deliver business value.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Plumery launches rescue plan for digital banking exits

Banks facing expensive digital platform exits will get migration support from Plumery, which is waiving licence fees for up to 24 months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Unicorns

UK venture capital matches US returns, study finds

Recent UK venture funds have narrowed the gap on US rivals, with later-stage returns improving sharply despite a tougher exit market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Capitolis buys eSecLending in USD $200 million deal

The all-cash purchase broadens Capitolis's reach into securities lending, adding clients including pension funds, insurers and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE

Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Hackuity raises USD $19 million in Forgepoint-led round

Fresh capital will fund Hackuity's push into Europe and Asia as firms struggle to prioritise a swelling backlog of vulnerabilities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Dodge AI raises USD $2.65 million for enterprise maintenance

The funding will help automate a USD $600 billion maintenance burden that leaves large firms reliant on consultants and ageing know-how.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Robotics

Eve Security raises USD $7.5 million for AI agent tools

Growing concern over autonomous AI systems has helped the Austin-based startup secure fresh backing to expand sales and revenue growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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Software-as-a-Service

Metris raises USD $5 million to automate energy data

The funding will help the London start-up expand into wind and CHP assets as it seeks to replace spreadsheet-based energy operations across Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Agricultural Technology

NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards

Sydney businesses, startups and investors will gather next month as the event adds awards and workshops to spotlight AI uses and risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Agricultural Technology

Booster adds NZD $7.4 million to university spin-out fund

The extra funding will expand backing for early-stage science companies, with retail investors already getting indirect exposure through Booster products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Data Protection

Comp AI raises USD $34 million to boost cybersecurity

The funding will help Comp AI expand into continuous monitoring and security testing as software firms face stronger pressure on controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Melbourne expo showcases AI robots & startup ideas

Public interest in Victoria's AI scene was on show as more than 400 visitors packed Melbourne Connect for rare robot demos and startup pitches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Comp AI raises USD $34 million in Series A funding

The new capital will help the Miami-based firm expand beyond audit readiness as demand grows for continuous security checks across regulated industries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 3 days ago