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TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform
Fintech

TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform

The funding will help TraqCheck hire in the UK and broaden its AI tools for sourcing, screening and verification across employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
Semiconductors

US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage
Digital Transformation

Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage

Fresh capital will fund a New York warehouse as the fine art logistics group deepens ties with auction houses and collectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers
Open source

Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers

Marketers may get more varied ideas as the Sydney-based firm widens access with free and paid tiers after relaunching its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services
Customer Relationship Management

Caruso wins $9.3M funding, scales AI fund services

The AI fund administration software maker now serves more than 80 managers after its AUD $9.3 million raise and rapid growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Unified Communications

Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift

The new system aims to help businesses turn stalled generative AI pilots into measurable returns by unifying customer data and oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Moodi expands Female Founder Fund across New Zealand
Fintech

Moodi expands Female Founder Fund across New Zealand

The grant scheme aims to help female-led start-ups in New Zealand and Australia overcome a persistent funding gap with no-equity cash awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion
Robotics

Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

Investors overseeing more than USD $350 billion in assets joined a Singapore event where founders faced tighter scrutiny over scale, revenues and execution.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

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Clean Slate Clinic closes $4.3 million capital raise
Health Technologies

Clean Slate Clinic closes $4.3 million capital raise

The virtual detox provider is expanding after new backing from Giant Leap and Scale Investors as demand for alcohol treatment stays high.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab
Robotics

Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab

The London biotech startup will use new funding to broaden deployments at major drugmakers, including Pfizer, and speed research decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
Surveillance

Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents

The United States and X dominate deepfake spread, with a new report linking 46.9% of cases to the US and most incidents to social media.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland
Agricultural Technology

KPMG opens Global Tech Innovator entries in Ireland

Irish tech start-ups with up to USD $15 million in revenue can now seek a Dublin final and a place in Lisbon next year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund
Artificial Intelligence

Eka Ventures raises USD $107 million for second fund

Backers including the British Business Bank have helped lift the London firm’s assets under management to USD $200 million and support 30 startups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer
Robotics

Deteqt raises AUD $5 million to build quantum magnetometer

The seed cash will help the Sydney start-up target GPS-free defence navigation with a chip-scale sensor for drones, robots and vehicles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Oxford Science Enterprises names Antonia Jenkinson CFO
IT Industry

Oxford Science Enterprises names Antonia Jenkinson CFO

The investment firm is shifting towards regular portfolio realisations after two major sales, as Antonia Jenkinson takes over the finance brief.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Round raises USD $6 million to automate finance work
Digital Transformation

Round raises USD $6 million to automate finance work

Finance teams could soon shed repetitive treasury and payroll tasks as the London fintech expands its automation software after fresh backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Flashpass raises USD $4.1 million seed round for growth
Identity and Access Management

Flashpass raises USD $4.1 million seed round for growth

Fresh capital will help the workforce platform expand nationwide and add job matching as AI reshapes employer demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor
Digital Transformation

QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor

Demand for quantum-safe encryption is accelerating as regulators and large enterprises race to replace vulnerable standards before quantum threats emerge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026