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CapitaLand to invest INR19,200 crores (S$2.83 billion) in Maharashtra by 2030
Hyperscale

CapitaLand to invest INR19,200 crores (S$2.83 billion) in Maharashtra by 2030

CapitaLand is set to invest significant wealth into Maharashtra by 2030, expanding its business parks, data centres and logistics in Mumbai and Pune.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Yaspa opens Leeds tech hub, recruiting 20 software engineers
Fintech

Yaspa opens Leeds tech hub, recruiting 20 software engineers

Fintech firm Yaspa has launched a tech hub in Leeds, aiming to recruit 20 software engineers to boost its payments and AI services by 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
Hyperscale

Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI
Artificial Intelligence

Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI

Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform
Fintech

Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform

Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Fintech

WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies

WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025
Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools
Data Analytics

Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools

Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Blue J raises USD $122 million as tax platform doubles growth
Generative AI

Blue J raises USD $122 million as tax platform doubles growth

Blue J raised USD $122 million, doubling revenue and customers in H1 2025, as its AI tax platform gains global acclaim and accelerates innovation.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure

M Group has completed its acquisition of Telent, boosting its digital infrastructure expertise across the UK and Ireland with new growth and technology capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Digital Transformation

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Metaforms raises USD $9m to revolutionise market research
Robotic Process Automation

Metaforms raises USD $9m to revolutionise market research

Metaforms, a San Francisco AI startup, has raised USD $9 million to enhance market research efficiency with innovative AI automation tools.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Standard Chartered & Alibaba partner to boost AI in finance
Digital Transformation

Standard Chartered & Alibaba partner to boost AI in finance

Standard Chartered partners with Alibaba to accelerate AI adoption in finance, aiming to enhance customer service and sustainability efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Assured Data Protection unveils global leadership to drive expansion
Data Protection

Assured Data Protection unveils global leadership to drive expansion

Assured Data Protection appoints Stacy Hayes as Chief Strategy Officer to lead global expansion amid rising demand in the Americas and EMEA for cloud data protection.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally
Agricultural Technology

BinSentry raises CAD $50M to expand AI feed tech globally

BinSentry has raised CAD $50 million to expand its AI-driven feed supply chain technology, boosting global growth in livestock feed management.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Triple Point backs Pelican Capital's investment in Capacitas
Investment

Triple Point backs Pelican Capital's investment in Capacitas

Triple Point's Private Credit team has backed Pelican Capital's investment in cloud optimisation firm Capacitas via a senior loan, enabling growth plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
Crypto

How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)

Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise
Supply Chain

FortHill Fund launches NZD $50m industrial property raise

FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025