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CScale raises USD $145 million to tackle AI optics

The funding backs efforts to reduce downtime in large AI systems as optical links become a critical bottleneck across data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

Glovo alumni found 35 startups worth EUR €461 million

That alumni network has become a source of investor interest, after former Glovo staff were linked to 35 startups valued at €461 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Identity and Access Management

Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows

Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday

Application Security

Reco raises USD $55 million in AT&T Ventures-backed round

The deal lifts Reco's total funding to USD $140 million as enterprises race to govern AI agents linked to sensitive systems and data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Sicona urges faster funding for Australia battery plants

Australia risks losing more of the battery supply chain unless late-stage capital reaches projects like Sicona's Port Kembla plant faster.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

TrueLayer wins USD $27 million backing from Italy's CDP

The investment bolsters a London payments group as Europe's push for home-grown payment rails gains momentum and its network reaches 30 million consumers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Venture Capital

Arrow Ventures seeks USD $125 million for animal health

The fund aims to fill a gap in animal health investing, backing veterinary drugs that can reach US approval with specialist capital and expertise.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Entrepreneurship

Ireland startups face funding gap as scale-up push grows

Irish founders risk being forced overseas to raise later-stage cash unless the new €1 billion scaling fund eases the gap, speakers warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week

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Software-as-a-Service

Oracle NetSuite launches free QuickStart for startups

Eligible US startups can now use NetSuite's accounting tools free, as Oracle pushes founders to adopt finance software before spreadsheets start to fail.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Today

Hybrid Cloud

CloudBolt names Alexander Thomson Chief Executive Officer

The cloud software maker is betting on AI infrastructure demand as it brings in a new Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Evos lands USD $9 million to automate industrial work

The funding will help Evos expand autonomous operators across manufacturing and freight, after it passed USD $1 million in annual revenue within four weeks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

CodeWall raises USD $4 million to test cyber defences

The London start-up will use the funding to expand autonomous attack testing as firms face more frequent, AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

Forgepoint raises USD $9.8 million for quoting software

Customers are quoting 30% more jobs and cutting turnaround times by over 55% as Forgepoint's AI tool gains traction in manufacturing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Robotics

LinkedIn ranks Australia's top startups as AI booms

Health tech and AI firms took most of LinkedIn's 2026 Australian startup ranking, signalling where hiring and investor attention are shifting.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

73 Strings acquires Callisto to boost AI in private markets

The deal deepens 73 Strings' AI push as fund managers face heavier data and reporting demands across private markets, with no price disclosed.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

CodeHunter appoints Tom Bevilacqua to board as it grows

The move adds a veteran tech investor to guide the firm's push into enterprise and government customers as software supply-chain scrutiny intensifies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday