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Coralogix adds Macquarie Capital in Series F extension
Software-as-a-Service

Coralogix adds Macquarie Capital in Series F extension

Macquarie Capital Venture Capital will help Coralogix expand in Australia and New Zealand as enterprise demand for observability tools rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Azonic raises pre-seed backing for online crime platform
Artificial Intelligence

Azonic raises pre-seed backing for online crime platform

Investigators in Australia, New Zealand and the US are already using the start-up's platform as online crime cases grow more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Corvus Robotics appoints Kabir CEO in USD $20m round
Robotics

Corvus Robotics appoints Kabir CEO in USD $20m round

The change comes as the warehouse robotics firm expands deployments and secures USD $20 million more to speed product growth and hiring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund
Software-as-a-Service

Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund

Global institutions are betting more heavily on Australasian tech, as Blackbird's new fund lifts the region's venture capital pool to record levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
MSM Unify appoints Chief Financial Officer Rishi Kapoor
Supply Chain

MSM Unify appoints Chief Financial Officer Rishi Kapoor

The student mobility platform is preparing for a possible dual listing in 2028, with Rishi Kapoor set to steer fundraising and investor relations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Helcim raises CAD $53 million at CAD $250 million valuation
Digital Transformation

Helcim raises CAD $53 million at CAD $250 million valuation

Valued at CAD $250 million, the Calgary payments firm will use fresh capital to expand its platform and court more small business merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Fasset raises USD $68 million in Series C led by SBI
Crypto

Fasset raises USD $68 million in Series C led by SBI

The valuation lifts Fasset into the ranks of privately held fintechs worth more than USD $1 billion as it expands cross-border settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding
Software-as-a-Service

Guideless raises EUR €1 million in pre-seed funding

The Vilnius startup is targeting UK, European and US growth after attracting backing from Vinted executives and Superhero Capital.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Software-as-a-Service

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last week
Medly raises USD $8 million to grow AI tutoring app
eLearning

Medly raises USD $8 million to grow AI tutoring app

The seed round will help the London edtech widen UK access to AI exam prep, after attracting more than 400,000 users and a Department for Education grant.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Databricks Ventures backs Advancing Analytics growth
Data Analytics

Databricks Ventures backs Advancing Analytics growth

The funding will help more enterprises shift older data systems onto Databricks tools as demand for AI deployment services accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation

The funding doubles the accounting software group's total raised to more than USD $200 million as customers adopt AI tools for finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users
Data Protection

1Kosmos brings identity checks to EpicCare Link users

The integration could cut onboarding delays for hospitals while reducing the risk of unauthorised access to sensitive patient records.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Craif raises USD $33 million & names Chief Medical Officer
Health Technologies

Craif raises USD $33 million & names Chief Medical Officer

The cash will fund US research, a pancreatic cancer study and preparations for a urine-based cancer test launch as the company ramps up in America.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
ACTivate Capital backs Seitec's AUD $4m defence deal
Artificial Intelligence

ACTivate Capital backs Seitec's AUD $4m defence deal

The funding will help Seitec expand overseas and grow its Canberra team as demand rises for defence tech with export potential.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley
Fintech

Mercury launches two cash funds with Morgan Stanley

Startups can now earn higher returns on idle balances as Mercury adds exclusive fund options from Morgan Stanley and State Street.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Aprio launches venture arm for AI & tech investments
Digital Transformation

Aprio launches venture arm for AI & tech investments

The US advisory firm is formalising years of AI investments with a dedicated unit that will test tools inside its accounting and client work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week