Startups stories
Quantum Machines acquires QHarbor and sets up a Delft R&D office to deepen its European quantum push and bolster control-layer software.
Gigs deepens its Asia-Pacific push by partnering with ShopBack to broaden embedded mobile services for customers across the region.
Australia's maturing gaming industry eyes further growth as hit titles boost jobs, exports and optimism despite Big Ant Studios criticism.
ICBA picks six firms for ThinkTECH accelerator as community banks seek AI, fraud controls and better payments tools.
Gigs lands its first Asia-Pacific customer as ShopBack adds in-app travel eSIMs, letting users manage connectivity and earn cashback.
Ledger opens perpetuals trading to some Wallet users, pairing self-custody with clear-signed hardware security and HyperLiquid access.
Cora Capital raises GBP £2.8 million in a swift financing as it and Tiger Financial press ahead with a merger and Canadian listing bid.
Jacobs sees a gap in Palantir consultancy as Vanyar targets enterprise demand beyond defence, with early projects set to showcase its edge.
Stripe deepens push into AI commerce as Google partnership, agent wallets and token billing aim to reshape online payments.
OpenAI widens ChatGPT ads access with a beta self-serve Ads Manager in the US, CPC bidding and new measurement tools for advertisers.
British Business Bank deepens Quantum Motion wager with GBP £40 million as UK quantum start-up targets scalable silicon chips.
VentraIP's May promotion offers .au customers entry to an Audi RS3 or AUD $100,000 cash, alongside hefty discounts on hosting and email services.
nmatic.ai and Alibi Studios launch The Next Valley, a hybrid AI VFX studio led by Mark Benson, Nick Price and Nicolas Cotta.
Australian SMEs brace for Budget, with MYOB saying tax relief, lower red tape and cost-of-living support could decide hiring and investment.
InstaSwitch launches business banking activation software and secures USD $4.7 million as banks chase more primary deposits.
Cavell Leitch names Rodney Craig to spearhead a Wellington expansion, betting on a senior corporate lawyer to anchor its national growth push.
Adrenalen Group's Mark Sturdy unveils SportEdge, a white-label system that automates sports content, promotions and screen control for venues.
Small firms are embracing AI for admin and marketing, but a MoneySuperMarket survey finds most still lack security training as cyber fears rise.
QueerTech report says Canadian AI firms back inclusion in principle, but most lack formal bias checks and support for 2SLGBTQI+ users.
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