Venture Capital stories - Page 2

TeknTrash Robotics has opened a new base in Suzhou to expand its humanoid recycling robot operations and blend European engineering with Chinese manufacturing.

A new working group urges more funding and community input to harness AI’s potential in public health, addressing social factors and equity gaps worldwide.

Amid a venture capital slump, Mercurius Media Capital offers US startups media-for-equity deals, trading advertising slots for equity to spur growth.

Europe's Deep Tech startups, rooted in labs, struggle with app-style funding models; new Playbook urges patient capital aligned with scientific milestones.

Sydney-based insurtech Upcover earns global praise for its AI-driven business insurance platform, expanding fast across Australia and New Zealand.

Sydney-based MyPause Health is expanding into the US, tapping into the booming USD $600bn women’s health market with its AI-driven wellness platform.

Sublime Studio launches in Australia to boost mental fitness for tech founders, addressing burnout with coaching and a proactive membership model.

Australia's DermR Health pioneers a needle-free skin cancer test, driven by purpose and bootstrapped funding, defying medtech's investor-driven challenges.

Paris-based Hummink has raised EUR €15 million to enhance microchip defect repairs, boosting yields in semiconductor and display manufacturing sectors.

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

UK’s Wazoku partners with China’s InnoMatch to connect global firms with Chinese innovators via a vast network spanning startups, universities, and experts.

ACTivate Capital launches a AUD $50m venture fund to support Canberra startups, aiming to retain talent and boost local innovation over the next decade.

ANYbotics appoints Marc Villard as VP Operations and Alessandro Norscia as Chief Product Officer to boost growth in industrial robotics.

Cicada Innovations, Australia's deep tech incubator, has generated an economic impact exceeding AUD $8 billion over 25 years, driven by AUD $6.5 billion raised.

New Zealand’s tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country’s third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.

Portal26 has raised USD $9 million to expand its AI platform, supporting enterprises in managing generative AI adoption with enhanced governance and security.

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.

High-growth firms often underestimate equity's true cost, risking excessive dilution and lost control despite apparent freedom from immediate repayments.