Venture Capital stories - Page 10

Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.

Manuka AI launches in Australia and New Zealand to help enterprises improve ROI on AUD $28m annual data and AI investments with Databricks platform.

AAF closes its fourth fund, The Axis Fund, at USD $55 million to back emerging managers and early-stage companies from Pre-Seed to Pre-IPO stages.

Oura secures over USD $900 million in funding, valuing it at USD $11 billion, to accelerate AI, expand globally, and enhance health tech innovation.

Adeptia appoints Christopher Monterio as CFO to lead financial strategy and growth amid rising demand for its advanced data automation platform.

FurtherAI has raised USD $25 million led by Andreessen Horowitz to advance AI-driven automation in insurance, improving efficiency and accuracy across workflows.

New Zealand's Aimer Farming has secured NZD $750,000 from Cultivate Ventures to expand its AI-driven pasture management tech and grow globally.

Dashmote has raised $6 million to launch DashSalesAI, an AI agent boosting efficiency for field sales teams via mobile platforms like WhatsApp.

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

Lightrun has hired Shai Alani as marketing VP following a USD $70m funding round, aiming to boost its global presence in developer observability tools.

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.

Alok Garodia joins FLOW Digital Infrastructure as CFO to boost growth and expand its data centre operations across Asia Pacific, backed by PAG's strong capital.

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