Funding stories
Customer demand is outstripping near-term AI compute capacity as the pair line up power, data halls and GPUs to speed deployments.
Businesses adopting AI agents face growing risks of outdated or disputed information, as Orient's platform aims to preserve context and evidence.
Revenue rose sharply but the Australian AI infrastructure group's loss widened after a USD $400.4 million non-cash hit, despite stronger cash reserves.
Orders and revenue prospects have improved for Weebit, which lifted FY26 guidance to at least A$13.5 million after three chip designs reached tape-out.
OpenSSF adds new members and launches AI security, supply chain and training initiatives after securing USD $12.5 million in funding.
SeeBiz launches a social B2B wholesale marketplace, blending product catalogues, ordering tools and feed-based networking for trade users.
On-demand laundry platform Laundryheap has expanded into Colombia, Mexico, Malaysia and Scotland, as it accelerates its global rollout.
ShiftCare nets over USD $20,000 from Xero referrals after baking accounting recommendations into onboarding and in-app workflows.
General Magic secures USD $7.2m to grow SMS-based AI agents that cut insurance quote times to minutes and slash inbound calls by 30%.
Aurasell launches GTM OS, an AI-native overlay that automates go-to-market workflows across existing CRMs without risky system replacement.
Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.
UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.
Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.
Fraud probes should move faster as the new tool links payment, email and vendor data for security and finance teams.
A poor checkout can cost local merchants repeat trade, with 55% of consumers saying one bad payment experience would stop or deter them returning.
Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.
The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.
NHS clinicians using the tool reclaimed more than four million hours of capacity, while paperwork time fell and burnout eased across pilots.
UK startup Sendr launches AI-personalised videos for eCommerce, claiming a 33% uplift in abandoned-cart revenue and 10x more clicks.
Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.
