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Shirofune adds Reddit Ads to its omnichannel ad suite

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Shirofune has integrated Reddit Ads into its automation platform, letting marketers manage and optimize Reddit alongside other digital channels.
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Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push

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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
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Yaspa names Justin Fraser Chief Revenue Officer for growth

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Yaspa appoints payments veteran Justin Fraser as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth of its open banking and AI payments platform.
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DSi Compliance hires David Whipple to drive US growth

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DSi Compliance taps former police captain David Whipple to spearhead North American growth and expand DS-Keywords in US law enforcement.
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RobCo raises USD $100m to scale Physical AI robotics

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RobCo secures USD $100m in Series C funding to scale its Physical AI industrial robots across the US and Europe and deepen factory autonomy.
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Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

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Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.
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Orbital raises USD $60m to scale AI for real estate law

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Orbital raises USD $60m to expand its AI platform for real estate law, targeting US growth and doubling headcount after UK success.
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Syrenis launches US hub to tap privacy tech demand

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Syrenis opens an Atlanta hub to drive North American growth as state privacy laws fuel demand for consent and preference tech.
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Prism Power plans USD $40m push into booming US data

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Prism Power plans a USD $40m US acquisition and UK expansion to tackle critical power kit shortages amid a fast-growing data centre boom.
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Twinkl names Harris Goodman first US General Manager

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Twinkl appoints Harris Goodman as its first US General Manager to spearhead expansion and build brand recognition among educators.
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Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push

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Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.
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Cybanetix boosts MDR growth with AI & rapid response

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Cybanetix reports record recurring revenue as AI-driven MDR and sub-15-minute threat response fuel rapid growth and market share gains.
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QNTUM spins off roofing tech arm, eyes US expansion

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QNTUM breaks away from Energy Service Partners to launch AI-driven roofing business, targeting rapid expansion across the US market.
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VIOOH & Dolphin expand US programmatic DOOH access

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VIOOH partners with Dolphin to offer programmatic access to over 5,000 US digital out-of-home screens, reaching 50m monthly impressions.
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BGF invests GBP £16.6m in Workbooks to fund US growth

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BGF invests GBP £16.6m in Workbooks to accelerate US expansion and deepen development of its integrated mid-market SaaS platform.
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Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026

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Hybrid AI will shift from experimental tool to core creative infrastructure by 2026, reshaping how major brands produce content worldwide.
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Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco

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Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
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Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.
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Showpad co-founder Louis Jonckheere to lead Aikido US push

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Louis Jonckheere, Showpad co-founder, joins Aikido Security to lead its ambitious US expansion as General Manager for North America.
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Pulse Advertising appoints Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director Growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Pulse Advertising names Maximillian Adagio as Senior Director, Growth to expand its US client base in a rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape.