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Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
Quantum Computing

Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential

Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Software-as-a-Service

Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading

Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns
Data Analytics

AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns

A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security
Application Security

Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security

Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
Unified Communications

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
Customer Experience

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round

SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
eCommerce

Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders

Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the eCommerce sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities
Artificial Intelligence

Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities

Kyutai's new AI, Moshi, unveiled in Paris today, impresses with unparalleled vocal abilities. The open-source model is set to revolutionise voice interaction technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn
Robotics

Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn

The global Industry 4.0 market is poised to expand from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation across sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Doohly appoints Adam Rowe to drive DOOH innovation & growth
Network Infrastructure

Doohly appoints Adam Rowe to drive DOOH innovation & growth

Doohly names Adam Rowe as Head of Operations to fuel innovation and growth in the AUD $430 million DOOH market in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Digital Transformation

DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion

Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Crypto

Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor

At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace
Supply Chain

Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Crypto market sees 11.4% drop in June, BTC falls 19.1%
Crypto

Crypto market sees 11.4% drop in June, BTC falls 19.1%

The cryptocurrency market cap declined by 11.4% in June, driven by Bitcoin's 19.1% fall, according to Binance Australia. The TON ecosystem and BNB showed resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval
Crypto

Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval

The cryptocurrency market saw an 8.6% rise in May, driven by favourable U.S. regulations and ETH ETF approvals, according to Binance Australia's report.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024