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Cisco trials DEScycle metals recovery at Teesside plant
Supply Chain

Cisco trials DEScycle metals recovery at Teesside plant

The trial will test whether smaller-scale recycling can recover valuable metals from retired network kit and improve supply-chain traceability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer

The London start-up is adding senior AI expertise as wealth managers seek secure tools that fit regulated workflows without replacing core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security
Firewalls

Artemis announces $70 million in seed funding for AI security

The funding will help the stealth start-up scale real-time defence as enterprises face faster, AI-driven attacks and rising security costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for workplace tasks
Software-as-a-Service

Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for workplace tasks

Australian firms under productivity pressure can now offload routine work to an always-on agent that links Gmail, Slack and calendars.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Emergent launches Wingman autonomous AI agent for work
Software-as-a-Service

Emergent launches Wingman autonomous AI agent for work

By handling emails, calendars and routine requests in the background, the tool aims to cut admin for businesses wary of autonomous AI risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach
Software-as-a-Service

Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach

The move will bring product and commercial teams closer to Asian clients as the wealth-tech firm targets faster growth across regional markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents
Privileged Access Management

Capsule Security raises $7 million to guard AI agents

The Tel Aviv startup says enterprises need runtime controls as AI agents take on more privileged tasks across core business systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month
Tether backs USD $134 million Stablecoin Development
Crypto

Tether backs USD $134 million Stablecoin Development

Backing from Tether comes as stablecoins pass USD $300 billion in circulation, underlining investor appetite for their payments infrastructure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
EduTech

Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform

Backed by Shine Capital, the London edtech aims to deepen US college growth and widen its AI tools as 13 million learners use it globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation
DevOps

Auctor raises USD $20 million for software implementation

The funding gives the New York-based startup backing to tackle costly enterprise software roll-outs that often run late and over budget.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks
Customer Relationship Management

Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks

Routine admin tasks can now be handled in the background, though Wingman will still ask before sending messages or altering key data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform
Fintech

TraqCheck raises $8 million to expand AI HR platform

The funding will help TraqCheck hire in the UK and broaden its AI tools for sourcing, screening and verification across employers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
Semiconductors

US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage
Digital Transformation

Convelio secures Series C to expand New York storage

Fresh capital will fund a New York warehouse as the fine art logistics group deepens ties with auction houses and collectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last month
Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers
Open source

Springboards launches Flint AI model for marketers

Marketers may get more varied ideas as the Sydney-based firm widens access with free and paid tiers after relaunching its platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

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Primitive launches AI agent system for banks & credit unions
Software-as-a-Service

Primitive launches AI agent system for banks & credit unions

Banks and credit unions under pressure to adopt AI can now deploy governed agents in production, with MX partnership support and seed backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Clean Slate Clinic closes $4.3 million capital raise
Health Technologies

Clean Slate Clinic closes $4.3 million capital raise

The virtual detox provider is expanding after new backing from Giant Leap and Scale Investors as demand for alcohol treatment stays high.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month