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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
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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.
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UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
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dei
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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.
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JLL sells Hanam Data Center to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
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hyperscale
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JLL facilitated the sale of Hanam Data Center for IGIS to Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund, marking South Korea's first stabilised hyperscale data center transaction.
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Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential
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Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.
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Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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asx
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funding
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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.
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Markko launches incubator for non-technical marketplace founders
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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digital economy
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it operations management
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incubator
Markko unveils Markko Labs to empower non-technical marketplace founders with essential resources, reducing financial and technical barriers in the e-commerce sector.
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Kyutai unveils Moshi AI with groundbreaking vocal abilities
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai
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developers
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paris
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.
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Crypto market sees 11.4% drop in June, BTC falls 19.1%
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
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.
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Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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robots
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iot
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data privacy
The Industry 4.0 market, integrating AI, IoT, and robotics, is poised for explosive growth, jumping from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation.
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Crypto market sees 8.6% rise driven by ETH ETFs approval
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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bitcoin
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.
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Doohly appoints Adam Rowe to drive DOOH innovation & growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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ooh!media
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adtech
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networks
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.
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DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Fri, 24th May 2024
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ai
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digital transformation
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ivp
Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.
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RecycleSmart secures $1.15 million to fuel national expansion
Fri, 17th May 2024
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power / energy
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federal government
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transparency
RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia’s recycling efforts.
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New networking platform Hono launches to connect high achievers
Wed, 15th May 2024
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nz
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social media
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social networking
Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.
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Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintechs
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investment
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london
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
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Finyoz & Currencycloud collaborate for innovative supply chain finance solutions
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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disruption
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modernisation
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lending
Lendtech platform Finyoz partners with multi-currency specialists Currencycloud, aiming to modernise supply chain financing through innovative solutions.
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Kiwi investors anticipate Bitcoin Halving boost, Binance study shows
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance study reveals high optimism among Kiwi investors over the potential boost in Bitcoin value amid its upcoming halving event and significant institutional investment.
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Global investors anticipate impact of upcoming Bitcoin halving
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Investors worldwide are closely observing the coming Bitcoin 'halving', an anticipated event that will halve the miners' reward. This could possibly influence the cryptocurrency's economic impact by mimicking precious metal scarcity dynamics.
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insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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data analytics
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fintechs
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martech
New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.
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Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.