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Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians
Fintech

Gen Z investing confidence gap hits young Australians

Only 5 per cent of 15-to-24-year-olds feel confident investing, as new research shows most young Australians want help starting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Ordermentum secures AUD $55 million backing from Five V
Data Analytics

Ordermentum secures AUD $55 million backing from Five V

The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants
Manufacturing

Mars to invest AUD $200 million in Australian plants

The spending will add 60 jobs in regional Victoria and bolster local supply chains as Mars expands Australian pet food production by 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

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Investment stories

Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge
Supply Chain

Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge

Two-thirds of aerospace decision-makers now question whether Europe can turn space expertise into industrial output fast enough to compete globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global
Software-as-a-Service

WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global

The enlarged group will give small businesses one platform for parcel, freight and international shipping as supply chains grow more fragmented.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot
IT Industry

CodeBase & Republic of Work launch Celtic Link pilot

Scottish and Irish founders will get a supported route into each other's markets through the pilot, easing the cost and risk of expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals
Agricultural Technology

SST Think Tank opens GSTCE 2026 with Asia Pacific deals

A new Deloitte study says wider use of Earth observation data could add GBP £491 billion to Asia Pacific GDP by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding
Manufacturing

Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding

The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform
Hybrid Cloud

Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform

A push for more cloud choice in Britain has gained another backer as customers face lock-in, higher costs and data-location worries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
KPMG names judges for Irish tech innovator contest
Google

KPMG names judges for Irish tech innovator contest

Irish founders will get global exposure through a contest that caps entrants at USD $15 million in revenue and rewards growth.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing
Crypto

bunq study finds UK women lag men in crypto investing

Women in the UK are far less likely than men to buy crypto, with many saying they lack the confidence or know-how to start investing.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector
Gaming

Auckland backs indie games showcase to boost sector

Independent studios in Auckland are gaining investor access and public exposure as the city works to grow New Zealand's games industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost
Digital Transformation

Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost

The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Intuitive Machines to acquire Goonhilly in UK deal
Jobs

Intuitive Machines to acquire Goonhilly in UK deal

The deal would expand Intuitive Machines' network by 44 antennas and deepen its reach in lunar communications as demand for ground links grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector
Robotics

Singapore Space Lab launched to boost commercial sector

The facility aims to turn satellite and geospatial tools into commercial gains for Southeast Asian industries as space activity expands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Raise buys GreenLife Insurance Broking for India push
Digital Transformation

Raise buys GreenLife Insurance Broking for India push

It gives Raise a foothold in India's fragmented insurance market as the group aims to expand beyond investing and trading products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month