Investment stories - Page 4
Sunhat secures €9.2 million to boost AI proof platform
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
German AI platform Sunhat raises €9.2 million to advance its Proof AI tool, automating validation of ESG and compliance data for large enterprises.
Manufacturers ramp up cyber resilience as AI threats intensify
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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ddos
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Manufacturers are boosting cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats, but only a third feel prepared for attacks like deepfakes and synthetic identities.
Tech giants to invest USD $2 billion in nuclear energy by 2026
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Tech giants including Google, AWS, and Microsoft plan to invest over USD $2 billion in small modular nuclear reactors by 2026 to boost energy resilience.
Marketers struggle to deliver on AI promise despite big investment
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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genai
Despite heavy investment in AI, marketers face challenges delivering results, with US teams favouring fast trials while Europeans prioritise compliance and data skills.
Steve Varley named Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus in Europe
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.
HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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fintech
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investment
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entrepreneurship
Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
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capital
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sustainability
Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.
Network outages surge, costing firms up to $5 million yearly
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Network outages have surged globally, costing firms up to $5 million yearly and driving increased investment in AI, OOB management, and edge computing.
Komerz appoints Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer
Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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supply chain
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e-commerce
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durex
Komerz has named Chit Ratnayake as Global Chief Ecommerce Officer to boost its global eCommerce reach and support challenger brands worldwide.
Vector Capital to merge Showpad & Bigtincan in global AI push
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Vector Capital will merge AI firms Showpad and Bigtincan under the Showpad brand to create a global AI-driven revenue enablement platform by 2025.
Smart secures £60 million to expand UK retirement platform
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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fintech
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market
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investment
Smart has secured a GBP £60 million credit facility to expand its UK retirement savings platform amid rapid market consolidation.
Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Boxphish has leased a new 4,165 sq. ft. office in Leeds to support staff doubling, reinforcing its growth and commitment to Yorkshire's cyber security sector.
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.
Yaspa opens Leeds tech hub, recruiting 20 software engineers
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Fintech firm Yaspa has launched a tech hub in Leeds, aiming to recruit 20 software engineers to boost its payments and AI services by 2025.
Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform
Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.
WiseBee raises USD $2.5m to boost AI cyber defence for mid-sized companies
Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
WiseBee has raised USD $2.5 million to enhance its AI-driven cyber defence platform, targeting mid-sized firms across Europe and the US.
Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.
Triple Point backs Pelican Capital's investment in Capacitas
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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investment
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qualtrics
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financial services
Triple Point's Private Credit team has backed Pelican Capital's investment in cloud optimisation firm Capacitas via a senior loan, enabling growth plans.
M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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public sector
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emergency services
M Group has completed its acquisition of Telent, boosting its digital infrastructure expertise across the UK and Ireland with new growth and technology capabilities.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.