Investment stories - Page 3

Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
Wed, 28th May 2025
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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
Tue, 27th May 2025
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edge computing
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ai
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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
Wed, 21st May 2025
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investment
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entrepreneurship
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job moves
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
Tue, 20th May 2025
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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
Fri, 16th May 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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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
Mon, 12th May 2025
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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
Mon, 12th May 2025
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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
Fri, 9th May 2025
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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
Fri, 9th May 2025
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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.

UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
Thu, 8th May 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
Thu, 8th May 2025
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semiconductors
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cartech
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ai
Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools
Thu, 8th May 2025
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fintech
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investment
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tencent
Primer has incorporated in Singapore, boosting its Asia-Pacific presence with a 239% rise in payment volume and new initiatives for startups.

AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
Wed, 7th May 2025
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apm
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software development
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software engineering
AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation
Tue, 6th May 2025
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robots
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investment
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venture capital
Chennai-based startup Vividobots has raised INR ₹1.47 Crores to develop AI-powered robots for safer, more efficient high-rise building maintenance.

Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training
Mon, 5th May 2025
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edutech
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cx
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martech
Excite Technology Services raises AUD $2.8 million to boost cyber security growth, funding its advanced digital forensics training centre and offensive security services.

WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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ai
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investment
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funding
YFM Equity Partners boosts investment in WorkBuzz to GBP £8.8m as the platform's revenue nears GBP £5m, backing AI-driven employee engagement growth.

Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
Thu, 1st May 2025
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partner programmes
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it industry
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outsourcing
Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India’s fast-growing market.

Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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power / energy
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ai
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asx
Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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ai
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cleantech
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sustainability
Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.