Investors stories - Page 2
IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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blockchain
SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.
IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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ddos
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rockstar
The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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storage
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esg
On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.
Investment Association alerts UK investors of AI trading risks
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cyber risk
UK's Investment Association cautions investors on relying solely on AI and trading bots for investments, noting the potential financial risks and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Crowdsourced funding in Australia holds steady in 2023
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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cleantech
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travel
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sustainability
Amidst overall funding decreases, crowdsourced funding in Australia remained steady in 2023, securing $71m for local businesses.
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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jobs
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
HFCL secures INR 623 crore order for Indian-made 5G gear
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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cagr
HFCL Limited has inked a milestone INR 623 crore deal for the supply of indigenously-made 5G networking gear, making it the first Indian company to secure such a large order.
ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
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ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.
Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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investors
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venture capital
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
Investors doubt sincerity of corporate sustainability reports, PwC survey reveals
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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94% of investors doubt the credibility of corporations' sustainability reports, suggests 2023 PwC Global Survey.
AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cryptocurrency
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cx
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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email security
Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.
Relevance AI secures AU$15M for AI workforce expansion
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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physical security
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ai
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Relevance AI bags AU$15M in Series A funding to help businesses build and democratise AI workforces across the globe.
Australian startup Leonardo.Ai raises AU$47m to revolutionise art ecosystems
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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advertising
Australian tech startup Leonardo.Ai raises AUD $47m to transform the art industry, after attracting seven million global users.
Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta as Head of Project Management
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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apm
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cleantech
Verne Global appoints Natasha Mehta, former VIPA Digital Associate Director, as Head of Project Management to help guide its sustainable data centre operations across Europe.
'Sustainability goals not matching ambition in global businesses, study reveals'
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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cleantech
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climate change
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customers
A new study reveals a wide gap between the high sustainability ambitions of global businesses and their actions.
Australian fintech sector shows success but start-ups face steep entry barriers
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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fintechs
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Australia's fintech sector thrives, yet emerging start-ups battle daunting entry barriers, according to EY FinTech Australia Census report.
Clarity AI & AWS partnership for sustainable investing
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Amazon Web Services partners with sustainability tech platform Clarity AI to enhance sustainable investing using AI and data analytics.