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Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after twenty five years

Chris Petzoldt departs Simon-Kucher after 25 years, having established and grown its Australia-New Zealand business, to pursue new ventures.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Tenable to acquire Apex Security, bolstering AI risk control

Tenable plans to acquire Apex Security, enhancing its AI risk control and exposure management platform amid rising cyber threats from AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025

Fintech

Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform

Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Network Infrastructure

Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution

Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.

By Moritz Florian • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Zoca secures $6 million to boost AI for local services

Zoca has secured USD $6 million from Accel and others to boost its AI platform, helping local service businesses optimise bookings, retention, and growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

DevOps

Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns

Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Generative AI

Biostate AI raises USD $12 million to expand RNAseq precision AI

Biostate AI has raised USD $12 million to enhance AI tech for predicting disease progression using RNA sequencing, aiming to advance personalised medicine globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund & launches playbook

QuantumLight closes USD $250 million debut fund, rolls out hiring playbook inspired by Revolut's recruitment success and rapid growth strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Startup ecosystem

ANZ startups lead globally in employee equity ownership

ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Tech New York Advocates launches to boost global collaboration

Global Tech Advocates launches Tech New York Advocates, its 44th group, led by Alejandro Martinez to foster innovation and inclusivity in NYC's tech scene.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Robotic Process Automation

USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform

Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Digital Entertainment

Hedra raises major funding boost to expand AI video platform

Hedra secures USD $32M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz to boost its AI video platform from creator economy to enterprise marketing.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Venture Capital stories

Firewalls

Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth

Upwind hires cybersecurity veteran Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to boost global growth amid 4,000% revenue surge and product innovations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025

Customer Experience

UK VCs admit neglecting marketing despite key to startup growth

A report reveals UK venture capitalists often overlook marketing expertise despite its proven role in scaling startups and securing faster growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Aeon raises EUR €8.2 million to expand AI-driven health checks

Swiss health tech firm Aeon raised EUR €8.2 million to expand its AI-driven platform offering full-body health checks across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Fintech

Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding

Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025

Cartech

Amber secures $45 million to expand battery technology

Amber has raised $45 million to expand its home battery and EV automation tech globally, ahead of Australia's 2025 battery rebate scheme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Data Science

PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Physical Security

Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel's Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand's innovation sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025