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Kiwi Stories

Investors stories

Crypto's tech doesn't like people

Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Investors stories

Board of Directors

Baya Systems adds industry leaders to board after funding

Baya Systems has appointed semiconductor experts Manish Muthal and Siva Yerramilli to its Board of Directors following successful Series B funding.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

By Thomas Palmer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Swiss AI start-up Calvin Risk secures USD $4m seed funding

Swiss AI governance startup Calvin Risk has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to enhance enterprise AI compliance and accountability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Artificial Intelligence

PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024

Firewalls

OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership

OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform

Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

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

Stories from Other Regions

Investors stories

Software-as-a-Service

Iplicit secures GBP £25M for cloud accounting expansion

Accounting software provider iplicit has secured a GBP £25 million investment from One Peak, aiming to enhance its cloud-based solutions for UK businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Hyperscale

Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy

Maincubes has announced its FRA02 data centre in Frankfurt now complies with the EU Taxonomy standard, marking a significant leap in sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Data Privacy

8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans

Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

EduTech

Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Software-as-a-Service

SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence

SALESmanago has acquired Leadoo to enhance its Customer Engagement Platform, aiming to solidify its presence in Europe's marketing technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Dow Jones launches AI-powered Korean language service

Dow Jones has launched its first AI-driven Korean Language Service, enhancing access to real-time financial news for South Korea's business community.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024