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Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR
Robotics

Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR

Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia
Digital Transformation

Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia

Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform
Enterprise Resource Planning

Candex raises USD $33 million to expand global procurement platform

Candex secures USD $33 million in Series C funding led by 9Yards Capital to boost its global procurement platform and vendor management offerings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
DuploCloud & AWS to drive secure cloud automation for startups
DevOps

DuploCloud & AWS to drive secure cloud automation for startups

DuploCloud partners with AWS to co-develop AI-driven DevOps automation, boosting secure, compliant cloud deployments for startups and regulated firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
HTEC appoints Tim Sears as first Chief AI Officer to lead strategy
Digital Transformation

HTEC appoints Tim Sears as first Chief AI Officer to lead strategy

HTEC has named Tim Sears as its first Chief AI Officer to spearhead AI strategy, driving scalable solutions across industries including telecom and healthcare.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth
Digital Transformation

Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances
Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs
Semiconductors

Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs

Despite US tariffs disrupting global trade, deep tech venture capital remains resilient due to its strategic, long-term innovations and growing investor confidence.

By Alexandra Vidyuk • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Titan of Tech - Sudhir Bhojwani of ORO Labs
Digital Transformation

Titan of Tech - Sudhir Bhojwani of ORO Labs

ORO Labs is revolutionising enterprise procurement with agentic AI, delivering smarter, user-friendly automation that boosts compliance and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Roofbuddy processes NZD $78.7 million as it transforms roofing
Customer Relationship Management

Roofbuddy processes NZD $78.7 million as it transforms roofing

Roofbuddy has transformed roofing trades with tech, completing 3,594 orders worth NZD $78.7 million, speeding quotes from 24 days to 24 hours.

By James Logan • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era
AI Security

EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era

The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program
Artificial Intelligence

AI minister announces $3.5 million funding for machine-learning healthcare program

Ministry invests in HealthSpark, a Vector Institute programme boosting AI-driven healthcare innovations and startups.

By Jake MacAndrew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AWS unveils Innovation Hub & AI Springboard in Singapore
Digital Transformation

AWS unveils Innovation Hub & AI Springboard in Singapore

AWS has launched its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub and AI Springboard programme in Singapore to boost AI adoption among local enterprises with up to SGD $600,000 support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
EduTech

AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard

AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci to spearhead UK growth
Software-as-a-Service

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci to spearhead UK growth

Stacks.ai appoints Farid Sedjelmaci as COO to lead UK expansion, capitalising on his fintech expertise to grow the firm's AI-driven finance automation platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025