Startups stories
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.
Community banks will test tools for fraud, payments and compliance as ICBA brings six firms into its eleventh ThinkTECH accelerator class.
Travel customers in seven markets can now buy and manage eSIM data inside the ShopBack app, avoiding roaming charges and extra sign-ups.
Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.
The deal advances Tiger Financial's route to a Canadian listing, after Cora Capital raised C$3.5 million to fund the merger process.
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.
Distributors and brand managers could get stock, pricing and sales guidance from RedCloud’s tools, which are due in 2026.
Small firms and solo founders now get guided Google Ads setup and optimisation, easing a marketing hurdle for businesses with limited staff.
The UK state-backed lender’s larger bet on quantum computing underscores policy support for scale-ups as Quantum Motion pursues commercial silicon-based machines.
Australian businesses renewing .au domains this May could land an Audi RS3 or GBP £100,000, as VentraIP widens discounts across hosting and email.
Brands and studios could cut visual effects time and costs by up to 30% as The Next Valley blends AI tools with human-led production.
Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.
Banks could lift deposits faster as the new software helps small firms move payroll, income and payments to fresh accounts within days.
The move gives the Christchurch-based firm a foothold in Wellington and aims to win more founders, investors and corporates.
The new system aims to cut manual screen scheduling and help venues link live sport with promotions across multiple sites.
Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.
Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.
Small businesses can stretch tight budgets further as email, design and analytics platforms help them attract customers and cut manual work.
