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Investment stories

Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub
Firewalls

Fortinet opens AUD $75m Australian HQ & Innovation Hub

Fortinet has opened its new headquarters in North Sydney, investing over AUD $75 million and launching the Asia-Pacific's first Innovation Hub to enhance cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI
Artificial Intelligence

Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI

Shearwater Capital is investing AUD $500,000 in Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai, aimed at tackling gender pay gaps and promoting workplace equity with AI-driven insights.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Investment stories

Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost
Supply Chain

Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost

Tusk Logistics has unveiled its innovative Tusk Operations Platform, backed by $2 million in funding, aiming to revolutionise shipping management for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools
Robotics

Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools

Future AGI has secured USD $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI lifecycle management platform, co-led by Powerhouse and Snow Leopard Ventures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech
Enterprise Resource Planning

Reconomy appoints Dodsworth, invests GBP £10m in tech

Reconomy has announced the appointment of Jenny Dodsworth as its new Group Programme & Delivery Director and plans to invest over GBP £10 million in technology development.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025
YouTube

KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025

KOMI Group has announced a remarkable 45% rise in annual turnover, bolstered by a 77% surge in Q4 revenues, as the Manchester-based digital media firm plans US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Artificial Intelligence

AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions

AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors
Software-as-a-Service

Deel secures significant $300 million from new investors

Deel has secured nearly $300 million from new anchor investors, pushing its annual run-rate to $800 million, a 70% year-on-year growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris
Fintech

Puma leads $4.3m funding for legal AI firm Semeris

Puma Growth Partners has led a $4.3 million funding round for Semeris, enhancing its AI tools for financial institutions navigating complex legal documents.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI needs process intelligence for meaningful impact
Digital Transformation

AI needs process intelligence for meaningful impact

A new study by Celonis reveals that 89% of business leaders believe AI needs Process Intelligence for effectiveness, as 58% express concerns over process inefficiencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion
Software-as-a-Service

iplicit secures GBP £25 million for UK market expansion

iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture
Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project
Digital Transformation

CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project

CapitaLand is investing over USD $700 million in a new data centre in Osaka, Japan, expanding its portfolio to meet rising digital demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Symphony Commerce raises GBP £2m, rebrands from Shopblocks
Customer Experience

Symphony Commerce raises GBP £2m, rebrands from Shopblocks

Stockport's Shopblocks has secured GBP £2 million in funding and rebranded itself as Symphony Commerce, targeting the global B2B market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
UK CISOs plan increased cloud security investment by 2025
Data Protection

UK CISOs plan increased cloud security investment by 2025

CISOs in the UK plan to boost investment in cloud security throughout 2025, with 84% prioritising Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025