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FreeAgent partners Equali on eCommerce reconciliation

Online sellers using multiple marketplaces could cut manual work as FreeAgent links its accounts to Equali for automated reconciliation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

ETG buys Lightning Reach in GovTech portfolio boost

The deal adds a platform used by more than 300,000 people to ETG's portfolio as unclaimed UK support tops GBP £24 billion a year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover

Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

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Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk pledges USD $100 million to boost startup scheme

The two-year pledge is aimed at easing early software costs for founders and tightening Zendesk's grip on startup buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Data Analytics

Manifest raises AUD $2 million to track agency work

Agency leaders are being pushed to rethink billable-hour pricing as AI shortens production cycles and obscures how work is measured.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

The Melbourne-based fund is targeting USD $50 million as it backs fintechs struggling to secure local venture capital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Fintech

TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines

TerraPay links its global payments network to Raenest to speed local-currency payouts to freelancers in India and the Philippines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Manufacturing

Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Semiconductors

Global IoT startup surge: 2.7-fold growth from 2021 to 2024

The IoT startup landscape has surged with over 3,300 companies in 2024, marking a 2.7-fold increase since 2021, driven by growth in North America and APAC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

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EduTech

SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA

SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025