Investment stories - Page 5

Seeing Machines has secured a £26.2 million investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to enhance driver monitoring technologies and expand in the automotive sector.

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.

TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.

In APAC, the rise of generative AI is reshaping customer experience, with 30% of Indian firms planning major investments in the technology over the next 18 months.

OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

DigitalX has raised USD $10.3 million and plans a rights issue to secure another USD $5.09 million, amid strong investor backing ahead of a key meeting.

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.

DTE welcomes Auður Árnadóttir as its new Chief Financial Officer, aiming to strengthen its financial strategies amid rapid expansion in the aluminium sector.

Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.

Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.

A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.

Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas' data protection division, becoming the largest global provider in the sector and valued at over USD $7 billion.

Happydemics has raised €13 million (£10.8 million) in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven advertising measurement solutions and UK expansion.

Alteryx has appointed Andy MacMillan as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of tech industry experience to enhance its AI-driven analytics platform.