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New rules are forcing Asian startups to divert cash and staff from product work, with 88% reporting operational constraints, a study found.
The round values the software supply chain security company at USD $1 billion as AI coding boosts the flow of third-party code into production.
It follows a seed-funding boost and a rapid roll-out that modernised a 15-year-old aviation application in just over a month.
A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.
Fresh funding is prompting Bedrock Data to strengthen its leadership team as enterprises rush for better controls over sensitive information in AI systems.
It could cut outage times for hybrid IT teams by unifying cloud, network and infrastructure data across public, private and on-premises systems.
The funding will help the Czech software group widen its whistleblowing tool into investigations and disclosure management for larger employers.
The appointment aims to deepen Cogna's push into industrial clients as it targets utilities, manufacturers and logistics operators.
Traders can now access on-chain perpetuals on gold, silver, copper and crude as the platform seeks to solve thin liquidity in RWA markets.
Consumer and entertainment brands now have a new AI tool as Clouted secured USD $7 million to automate campaign planning, distribution and optimisation.
The hire deepens BriefCatch's push into legal AI as firms demand tools that reduce citation errors and guard against hallucinations.
Tighter funding conditions are forcing many digital health firms to raise capital just to survive, with staff cuts and delayed expansion already spreading.
The ranking highlights surging demand for AI-governance software, with the Dallas firm ahead of two Austin rivals on CNBC's list.
Australia's financial regulator sees artificial intelligence and easier rules helping startups turn a strong funding base into faster growth.
AI-written phishing is forcing security teams to rethink email defences as Ocean claims its system already scans more than one billion messages a month.
The commitment should widen pre-seed funding for British founders as policymakers seek to keep more venture capital at home.
The funding will help the hospitality software group hire, expand AI tools and buy smaller rivals as venues face rising costs.
Strong application growth and a push beyond startups helped Mercury secure new funding as it moves towards becoming a nationally regulated bank.
The deal gives National Bank of Canada new fraud tools as lenders race to curb losses without adding friction for customers.
The funding will help Relay expand among US small firms as it passes USD $1.3 billion in managed deposits and 150,000 customers.