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Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Outcomex names Michael van Zoggel as Chief Executive Officer

The reshuffle is intended to sharpen Outcomex's focus on cyber security, managed services and AI work as it targets further growth.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Glovo alumni found 35 startups worth EUR €461 million
Artificial Intelligence

Glovo alumni found 35 startups worth EUR €461 million

That alumni network has become a source of investor interest, after former Glovo staff were linked to 35 startups valued at €461 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool
Artificial Intelligence

Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool

Backed by more than 1,000 users and 75 schools, the startup is now chasing investors to turn its free tool into a paid business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Ireland startups face funding gap as scale-up push grows
Entrepreneurship

Ireland startups face funding gap as scale-up push grows

Irish founders risk being forced overseas to raise later-stage cash unless the new €1 billion scaling fund eases the gap, speakers warned.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • This month
Guinness Enterprise Centre builds UK hub links for start-ups
Small Business

Guinness Enterprise Centre builds UK hub links for start-ups

Irish start-ups hoping to sell in Britain will gain local contacts, workspace and market-entry support through a network of regional hubs by 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month

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Saber founders join 42 Under 42 after £13m revenue
Risk & Compliance

Saber founders join 42 Under 42 after £13m revenue

Bootstrapped growth has lifted the Manchester AI start-up to £13m in annual recurring revenue, without external funding or a sales team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Christchurch opens first hub in New Zealand startup network
Rocket Lab

Christchurch opens first hub in New Zealand startup network

The Christchurch site is a pilot for a wider network aimed at linking founders with investors, mentors and support across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Secure Code Warrior founders named NSW Entrepreneur of the Year
Cybersecurity

Secure Code Warrior founders named NSW Entrepreneur of the Year

The win underscores the rise of a Sydney-born cybersecurity firm now serving more than 600 clients worldwide and employing over 200 staff.

By David Shilovsky • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms
Software-as-a-Service

Hiscox finds UK searchers baffled by business acronyms

Many Britons still need to look up basic business shorthand, with 65% lacking confidence to start a company and KPI topping searches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Trinetra Labs launches BlueHands.ai for small businesses
Customer Relationship Management

Trinetra Labs launches BlueHands.ai for small businesses

Small firms could gain cheaper access to websites and automation as Trinetra Labs bundles AI builders, experts and a marketplace into BlueHands.ai.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
KiwiNet honours research commercialisation winners
Agricultural Technology

KiwiNet honours research commercialisation winners

The network says more than 20 years of backing research spin-outs is now creating jobs, deals and export-ready technologies nationwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses
Risk & Compliance

Huntington launches AI studio for small businesses

Early access is open to non-customers as the bank targets smaller firms that lack dedicated finance and compliance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
SMEC AI Pathfinder draws 1,500 Australians to build AI
Digital Transformation

SMEC AI Pathfinder draws 1,500 Australians to build AI

The programme's record intake signals growing demand for hands-on AI support as more Australians with industry expertise move to build products.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better
Artificial Intelligence

Shopify says AI-referred sessions convert 80% better

AI-referral is becoming a meaningful sales channel for merchants, with Shopify saying such sessions converted 80% better than organic search between April and June 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Brisbane dentist wins Queensland Pearcey tech award
Open source

Brisbane dentist wins Queensland Pearcey tech award

The award highlights Queensland's growing health-tech sector, with a Brisbane dentist recognised for turning oral care gaps into a smartphone platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Women in Technology unveils Queensland awards winners
Robotics

Women in Technology unveils Queensland awards winners

Nearly 200 nominations led to honours for women, allies and teams across Queensland's STEM sectors at the 29th annual awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards
Agricultural Technology

NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards

Sydney businesses, startups and investors will gather next month as the event adds awards and workshops to spotlight AI uses and risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month