Investment stories - Page 2
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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saas
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cloud security
CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
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ai
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investment
Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses
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robots
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edge computing
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supply chain
LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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stock market
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investment
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millennials
Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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iot
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.
NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
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power / energy
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cleantech
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cloud services
NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
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partner programmes
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financial systems
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supply chain
UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
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data science
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genai
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llms
PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
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data analytics
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sports
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support
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.
Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dei
Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.
Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre
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edge computing
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cloud services
Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.
Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches
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ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
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digital transformation
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dc
Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.
AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
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edutech
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ai
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agentic ai
Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
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edutech
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uc
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cleantech
NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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firewalls
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siem
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cloud security
Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
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edutech
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it in manufacturing
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collaboration
Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.