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Construction start-up ProcurePro hits $100m valuation
Construction software start-up ProcurePro has lifted its valuation above $100 million after securing backing from QIC Ventures and the venture capital arm of French construction giant Bouygues, as investors flock to niche software solutions…
The tax reform coming for Birkin bags, fancy watches and crypto
Investors with money in everything from cryptocurrencies to wine and even high-end handbags could be caught in planned changes to capital gains tax to be unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on budget night. As Chalmers promised the budget would…
German Drone Startup May See $18b Valuation in Fundraising: FT
German drone startup Helsing GmbH may see its valuation jump to about $18 billion in a new financing round, up from about $14 billion implied in a fundraising last year, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. Plans for a $1.2 billion funding…
Sydney home of Arnott's biscuits family hits the market for $6.9m
The Hunters Hill home of the late Alice Arnott Oppen, OAM, the great-granddaughter of the founder of Arnott's biscuits, William Arnott, is for sale with a price guide of $6.9 million. It's the first time the heritage-listed property has been…
Why Palantir is fast becoming one of the world's most notorious companies
Palantir Technologies Inc., a Miami-based company that specialises in data integration and analysis, is seldom out of the news. This is partly because it works in controversial sectors: its biggest client is the US military, and its software is…
Five shameless moments of Iran war opportunism & grifting
As the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz threatens an already tenuous ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, many at home are looking to profit. Below are five examples of wartime grifters, profiteers, and opportunists absolutely outdoing…
Cyprus Business Now: weekly wrap-up
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting May 4: Representing over 20 million businesses, Eurochambres serves as the primary voice for European chambers of commerce and SMEs by connecting local entrepreneurs with EU…
Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Amazon Bets Big on BETA: Why Analysts See 50% Upside Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica NYSE: EMBJ reported what President and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto called the company's strongest first quarter revenue in its history, alongside the…
UBS Group AG Has $31.46 Million Stake in Hercules Capital, Inc. $HTGC
UBS Group AG grew its position in Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC - Free Report) by 26.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 1,671,860…
Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. Purchases 12,953 Shares of Welltower Inc. $WELL
Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. boosted its stake in Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL - Free Report) by 53.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional…
Celanese Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
DuPont's Electronics Spinoff: The Start of Something Big Celanese NYSE: CE executives said the company is prioritizing cash generation and operational flexibility as weak end-market demand continues, while supply chain disruptions are creating…
TSMC, Sony to form joint venture for next-generation image sensors
What's the story Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Sony Semiconductor Solutions have announced plans to form a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan. The partnership will focus on the development and production of next-generation…
Barings Bdc Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Barings Bdc NYSE: BBDC reported stable first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026, as management said the business development company's portfolio remained resilient despite heightened scrutiny of the private credit sector and…
Speed Wins in Space, Can The DoW Keep Up?
Welcome to the latest edition of Defense Tech and Acquisition. Bold changes are needed to achieve Commercial Acquisition objectives. Operation Epic Fury transitions to Project Freedom. DoW deploying AI Wingmen, 8 firms on classified networks, next…
Inside FuriosaAI: The AI Chip Pioneer the West Hasn't Noticed
📋 The Gist: FuriosaAI, a Korean AI chip startup, is demonstrating up to 8x better performance per watt for specific AI inference tasks compared to industry-standard GPUs, quietly redefining efficiency benchmarks. FuriosaAI's specialized NPU…
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