Startup ecosystem stories - Page 2
Juspay secures USD $50m, hits USD $1.2bn valuation
Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Juspay raises USD $50m in follow-on funding led by WestBridge Capital, lifting the payments firm to a USD $1.2bn valuation.
Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
Global fintech funding jumped 21% to USD $53 billion in 2025, as the UK secured second place worldwide with USD $3.6 billion.
Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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it industry
Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.
Meliora invests in five new generative AI startups worldwide
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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rpa
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genai
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llms
Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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opinion
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startup ecosystem
On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.
Innovate, don't imitate: Rethinking NZ's economic strategy
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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agricultural technology
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fintech
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clean technologies
New Zealand must stop mimicking foreign economic models and instead harness its unique strengths to foster innovation, create jobs, and build a resilient economy.
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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entrepreneur
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edmund hillary fellowship
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soda inc
Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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gaming
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uc
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martech
Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.