Startups stories
Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.
Malaysian startup FieldEx boosts efficiency by 30% and sharpens security with Datadog's platform, enhancing system monitoring and uptime across Asia-Pacific and Africa.
Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.
DuploCloud partners with AWS to co-develop AI-driven DevOps automation, boosting secure, compliant cloud deployments for startups and regulated firms.
HTEC has named Tim Sears as its first Chief AI Officer to spearhead AI strategy, driving scalable solutions across industries including telecom and healthcare.
Krutrim has partnered with Cloudera to power Ola's AI data lakes on Krutrim Cloud, enhancing Indian enterprises' data analytics and AI capabilities securely.
Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.
Krutrim aims to build India's sovereign AI ecosystem with AI-first cloud, homegrown silicon and affordable, locally relevant technology solutions.
Upcover partners with Coalition to launch a digital cyber insurance platform, swiftly protecting Australian SMBs and startups with tailored coverage online.
Portnox appoints Alison Dixon as Chief Customer Officer and launches a Technical Account team to enhance proactive customer support and partnerships.
Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.
Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.
Despite US tariffs disrupting global trade, deep tech venture capital remains resilient due to its strategic, long-term innovations and growing investor confidence.
ORO Labs is revolutionising enterprise procurement with agentic AI, delivering smarter, user-friendly automation that boosts compliance and efficiency.
UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.
Roofbuddy has transformed roofing trades with tech, completing 3,594 orders worth NZD $78.7 million, speeding quotes from 24 days to 24 hours.
The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.
MYOB launches Solo Money in Solo app, offering Australian sole traders a business account with integrated banking and accounting from July 2025.
Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.
WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.