Silicon Valley stories - Page 2

A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.

Sydney fintech Xynon plans to raise up to USD $10 million to grow its adviser-focused wealth platform, integrating Morrison Securities’ broker infrastructure.

Databricks has raised USD $1 billion, valuing the AI firm at over USD $100 billion amid rapid growth and a USD $4 billion revenue run-rate.

Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco’s new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.

Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia’s booming tech sector and high-return startups.

Kyndryl partners with Nova Intelligence to speed up SAP Cloud ERP migrations using AI, easing custom code transformation and modernising legacy SAP systems.

ORO Labs is revolutionising enterprise procurement with agentic AI, delivering smarter, user-friendly automation that boosts compliance and efficiency.

Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.

Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.

Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.

NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.

Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.

Moomoo launches in New Zealand, offering unlimited US trades from USD $0.99 and 24-hour access to over 22,000 stocks and ETFs across global markets.

New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.

Agentic AI is transforming enterprise operations, but its success hinges on Process Intelligence providing timely, accurate insight into how businesses truly operate.

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

Matillion appoints ex-Google and Microsoft leader Frank Weigel as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-focused Data Productivity Cloud platform.

Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.

Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.