Investment stories - Page 5

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.

Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

Nétive VMS has secured an investment from Fortino Capital and appointed Mikael Lindmark as CEO, aiming to expand its presence in international markets.

Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.

NCS has announced a joint venture with Globe Telecom in the Philippines, set to expand its workforce from 150 to over 1,200 employees.

Lemongrass has launched new services to streamline businesses' transitions to the SAP Business Technology Platform, enhancing digital infrastructure and investment returns.

Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

Boman Group has appointed Eva Zhuang as a Partner, making her the first woman in the role, as the firm prepares to launch new funds in 2024.

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

Seventy-five per cent of banks are set to increase investment in risk technology, as a global report highlights rising priorities amid macroeconomic challenges.

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.