Investment Stories

Kiwi Stories

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Christchurch opens first hub in New Zealand startup network

The Christchurch site is a pilot for a wider network aimed at linking founders with investors, mentors and support across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Data centers

Māori urged to help power Aotearoa's energy shift

Iwi and hapū face a narrow window to secure jobs, land rights and returns as New Zealand's power system shifts away from fossil fuels.

By Craig Ashworth • 3 min read • This month

Global Stories

Investment stories

Storage

ION Video eyes Nordic data centre trial with Priority Impact

Independent testing will determine whether ION Video's compression technology can win a US$1 million Nordic trial and cut data centre costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today

Crypto

Netgraph becomes major shareholder in Valuno Group

A more than 20% stake now gives Paysecure's investment arm greater influence over the Swedish fintech after it converted over €1 million in loans into shares.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

Serve First expands into US with new Managing Director

A £9.5 million funding boost has underpinned the Georgia office, as the UK customer experience technology group targets more US multi-site operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Data centers

Finance firms seek trust as AI moves into decisions

As AI takes on more finance decisions, banks and investors are demanding audit trails and human oversight before relying on its outputs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Hyperlayer raises USD $25.8 million in Series A2 round

Fresh capital will help Hyperlayer hire and expand across three regions as banks seek to modernise legacy systems without costly core replacements.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Poor network data delays telecom deals & activations

Inaccurate records are slowing service activations and could distort telecom valuations, with 78% of operators saying data quality affects mergers and acquisitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Investment

Norell combines AnyCard, Lifestyle & Savvy under one group

The combination gives the group greater scale across 45 countries as it targets a global gift card market forecast to reach USD $2.2 trillion by 2034.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Data Analytics

Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy

Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

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Semiconductors

Salience Labs raises USD $125 million for AI networking

The Oxford-based company will use the oversubscribed round to ramp production of optical switches that could improve AI datacentre performance and efficiency.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Investment

Aurora launches Philippines battery forecast add-on

A new policy requiring storage on larger renewable projects has sharpened investor demand for long-term battery revenue forecasts in the Philippines.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today

Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders

Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

Echelon to build Ireland's first green energy park

The scheme is set to link a data centre with offshore wind, solar and storage, boosting grid support while backing a €4.2 billion Wicklow investment.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Thailand's real estate growth shifts beyond Bangkok

Investment is spreading into Thailand's industrial and tourism hubs as supply chain shifts and higher ESG standards weaken Bangkok's dominance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

UK SMEs want tax cuts as Budget worry holds back investment

Uncertainty over tax policy is delaying growth plans, with 54% of SME owners holding off major investment until after the Autumn Budget.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

Blue Earth backs ten winners with GBP £1m investment

Ten climate and impact start-ups will share at least GBP £1 million, giving each a boost as they seek further backing to scale.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

AirBorneo taps The XMakers to shape brand experience

The consultancy will help the Sarawak state-owned airline align its visual identity, onboard sensory cues and passenger touchpoints as it expands regionally.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month