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Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential
Customer Experience

Family firms in Australia embrace tech for growth potential

A recent report reveals that over 55% of Australian family businesses are investing in technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to growth amid economic challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Investment stories

Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy
Supply Chain

Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy

Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Wildstone acquires Total Outdoor Media's billboards in VIC
Marketing Technologies

Wildstone acquires Total Outdoor Media's billboards in VIC

Wildstone has expanded its Australian presence by acquiring Total Outdoor Media's 52 billboard sites in Victoria, marking its first major investment in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Iceberg Quantum secures $2m & partners with PsiQuantum
EduTech

Iceberg Quantum secures $2m & partners with PsiQuantum

Iceberg Quantum has raised USD $2 million in pre-seed funding and partnered with PsiQuantum to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Lemongrass launches new services to support SAP BTP users
Migration

Lemongrass launches new services to support SAP BTP users

Lemongrass has launched new services to streamline businesses' transitions to the SAP Business Technology Platform, enhancing digital infrastructure and investment returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
Supply Chain

Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025
Crypto

Kiwis favour cryptocurrency for long-term investing in 2025

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Eva Zhuang becomes first female Partner at Boman Group
Drones

Eva Zhuang becomes first female Partner at Boman Group

Boman Group has appointed Eva Zhuang as a Partner, making her the first woman in the role, as the firm prepares to launch new funds in 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
Scimplify secures USD $40m to transform chemical industry
Supply Chain

Scimplify secures USD $40m to transform chemical industry

Scimplify has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its total to USD $54 million, to enhance its specialty chemicals platform and expand internationally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership
Artificial Intelligence

NCS expands in Asia Pacific with Globe Telecom partnership

NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI
Data Analytics

EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI

EY-Parthenon expands across EY Canada's Strategy and Transactions practice, investing USD $250m in AI to boost M&A and strategic advisory services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
Mapp secures $13m to enhance AI marketing strategy
Customer Experience

Mapp secures $13m to enhance AI marketing strategy

Mapp has raised $13 million in funding to enhance its AI-driven marketing automation and expand its market presence, fuelled by O'Connor Capital Solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Data Analytics

FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills

An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Digital Signage

European display market faces falling prices in 2025

The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Mastering the art of business press release headlines
Marketing Technologies

Mastering the art of business press release headlines

Creating captivating press release headlines is crucial for engaging audiences and attracting media attention, as clarity and relevance can elevate your brand's visibility.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
IDnow secures investment to expand global identity market
Gaming

IDnow secures investment to expand global identity market

IDnow has secured a strategic majority investment from Corsair Capital, enhancing its position in the European identity verification market and fuelling global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025