Startup ecosystem stories - Page 5

PixelForce unveils an AUD $1.5m Launchpad to support ten Aussie tech firms with tools and advice for overcoming scaling challenges beyond product launch.

Australia has seen a 40% rise in tech rescue projects, revealing a gap between startup ambition and early-stage technical support needed for scaling.

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia's startup and technology sectors in March.

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

Liza Noonan will become CEO of Cicada Innovations in November 2025, aiming to boost Australia's deep tech sector and grow its global presence.

Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

Southeast Asia's startup funding fell to USD $1.85 billion in H1 2025, a six-year low, amid economic uncertainty and stricter governance standards.

Sam Kroonenburg wins the 2025 Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur Award for his tech leadership and global impact with ventures like Cuttable and A Cloud Guru.

Givvable won Best of the Best at River Rival 2025 for its platform automating supplier diligence, adopted by Microsoft, AWS, Flight Centre and TikTok.

Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.

Accel launches fifth Atoms programme, offering Indian founders up to USD $1 million funding and support in AI and LeapTech innovation.

Alibaba Cloud expands in APAC with new data centres in Malaysia, the Philippines, and an AI Global Competency Center in Singapore to boost AI innovation.

Swiss Deep Tech startups have surpassed USD $100 billion in value, boosted by strong venture capital and academic innovation in AI, biotech, and space sectors.

Meliora Ventures has invested in five generative AI startups across the UK, Ireland, France and Australia, supporting businesses with innovative AI products and growth.

ANZ startups lead globally with 51.8% of employees exercising stock options, surpassing US and APAC rates, boosting employee equity ownership trends.

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.