Investing - The AI News Blog https://inaitoday.com/category/investing/ Thu, 28 May 2026 00:37:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://inaitoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2023/11/cropped-In-AI-Today-Favicon-32x32.jpg Investing - The AI News Blog https://inaitoday.com/category/investing/ 32 32 Snowflake signs definitive agreement to acquire Natoma https://inaitoday.com/snowflake-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-natoma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=snowflake-signs-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-natoma Thu, 28 May 2026 00:37:09 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=194200 Snowflake today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Natoma, an enterprise Model Context Protocol platform for AI agents.]]> AI adoption is surging across ANZ – but cyber resilience is struggling to keep up https://inaitoday.com/ai-adoption-is-surging-across-anz-but-cyber-resilience-is-struggling-to-keep-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-adoption-is-surging-across-anz-but-cyber-resilience-is-struggling-to-keep-up Thu, 07 May 2026 18:25:10 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193967 New Commvault research suggests many organisations remain underprepared for the resilience and governance challenges that come with AI.]]> Databricks to invest A$420 million in Australia and New Zealand over the next three years https://inaitoday.com/databricks-to-invest-a420-million-in-australia-and-new-zealand-over-the-next-three-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=databricks-to-invest-a420-million-in-australia-and-new-zealand-over-the-next-three-years Mon, 04 May 2026 14:03:50 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193925 Databricks have today announced a US$300 million (AU$420 million) investment in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) over the next three years.]]> VAST Data closes Series F financing at US$30 billion valuation https://inaitoday.com/vast-data-closes-series-f-financing-at-us30-billion-valuation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vast-data-closes-series-f-financing-at-us30-billion-valuation Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:46 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193836 VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, today announced the closing of its Series F financing at a US$30 billion valuation.]]> Can AI fundamentally disrupt the traditional enterprise software model? https://inaitoday.com/can-ai-fundamentally-disrupt-the-traditional-enterprise-software-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-ai-fundamentally-disrupt-the-traditional-enterprise-software-model Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:44 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193807 Recent share market volatility has hit software stocks as investors question whether AI could fundamentally disrupt the traditional enterprise software model.]]> 78% of investors now use AI for investment information: BridgeWise Global Study https://inaitoday.com/78-of-investors-now-use-ai-for-investment-information-bridgewise-global-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=78-of-investors-now-use-ai-for-investment-information-bridgewise-global-study Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:16:11 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193764 BridgeWise have released its inaugural State of AI for Wealth in 2026 report, a global study of 2,100 respondents across 19 countries.]]> Sequoia Capital leads $20 million Series A investment round in Auctor https://inaitoday.com/sequoia-capital-leads-20-million-series-a-investment-round-in-auctor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sequoia-capital-leads-20-million-series-a-investment-round-in-auctor Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:30 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193758 AI startup Auctor has emerged from stealth mode and has raised a total of $20 million, including a Series A led by Sequoia Capital.]]> Ireland fintech Aryza acquires AI solutions provider Umbrella Tech https://inaitoday.com/ireland-fintech-aryza-acquires-ai-solutions-provider-umbrella-tech/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ireland-fintech-aryza-acquires-ai-solutions-provider-umbrella-tech Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:29:32 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193754 Dublin-headquartered Aryza has acquired Umbrella Tech, a Toronto-based leader in voice-based agentic AI for the financial services industry.   ]]> AI startup Anchr raises $5.8 million to bring AI-native automation to America’s food supply chain https://inaitoday.com/ai-startup-anchr-raises-5-8-million-to-bring-ai-native-automation-to-americas-food-supply-chain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-startup-anchr-raises-5-8-million-to-bring-ai-native-automation-to-americas-food-supply-chain Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:15:37 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193361 Every restaurant order, grocery shelf, and catering delivery depends on a supply chain that still runs on text messages, spreadsheets, and systems designed decades ago.]]> Mega raises $11.5 million to give SMBs an enterprise-grade growth team, without the agency https://inaitoday.com/mega-raises-11-5-million-to-give-smbs-an-enterprise-grade-growth-team-without-the-agency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mega-raises-11-5-million-to-give-smbs-an-enterprise-grade-growth-team-without-the-agency Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:13 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193330 Mega have announced an $11.5 million Series A raise to scale a full-service Artificial Intelligence (AI) growth engine for SMBs.]]> Permutable AI shortlisted at Hedgeweek European Awards 2026 as institutional investors seek better tools for increasingly volatile markets https://inaitoday.com/permutable-ai-shortlisted-at-hedgeweek-european-awards-2026-as-institutional-investors-seek-better-tools-for-increasingly-volatile-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=permutable-ai-shortlisted-at-hedgeweek-european-awards-2026-as-institutional-investors-seek-better-tools-for-increasingly-volatile-markets Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:38:55 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/permutable-ai-shortlisted-at-hedgeweek-european-awards-2026-as-institutional-investors-seek-better-tools-for-increasingly-volatile-markets/ Market intelligence provider Permutable AI today announced it has been shortlisted at the Hedgeweek European Awards 2026.]]> Canadian insurtech General Magic raises US$7.2 million for AI agents that cut quote times to minutes https://inaitoday.com/canadian-insurtech-general-magic-raises-us7-2-million-for-ai-agents-that-cut-quote-times-to-minutes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canadian-insurtech-general-magic-raises-us7-2-million-for-ai-agents-that-cut-quote-times-to-minutes Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:39:01 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/canadian-insurtech-general-magic-raises-us7-2-million-for-ai-agents-that-cut-quote-times-to-minutes/ Canadian insurtech company General Magic have announced a US$7.2 million seed funding round, led by Radical Ventures.]]> Technology, AI, collaboration and investment drives Australia’s energy transition: ABB research https://inaitoday.com/technology-ai-collaboration-and-investment-drives-australias-energy-transition-abb-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=technology-ai-collaboration-and-investment-drives-australias-energy-transition-abb-research Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:39:40 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=193178 Australia’s energy transition is gaining momentum, marked by strong commitment for the adoption of technology advancements.]]> Swedish AI fintech Fintower raises €1.5 million seed round to disrupt corporate finance https://inaitoday.com/swedish-ai-fintech-fintower-raises-e1-5-million-seed-round-to-disrupt-corporate-finance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=swedish-ai-fintech-fintower-raises-e1-5-million-seed-round-to-disrupt-corporate-finance Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:30:55 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/swedish-ai-fintech-fintower-raises-e1-5-million-seed-round-to-disrupt-corporate-finance/ Gothenburg-based company Fintower recently closed an oversubscribed seed round of €1.5 million that attracted both new and existing investors.]]> AI fintech Rogo raises $75 million in Series C led by Sequoia Capital https://inaitoday.com/ai-fintech-rogo-raises-75-million-in-series-c-led-by-sequoia-capital/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-fintech-rogo-raises-75-million-in-series-c-led-by-sequoia-capital Sat, 31 Jan 2026 18:41:27 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/ai-fintech-rogo-raises-75-million-in-series-c-led-by-sequoia-capital/ New York AI fintech Rogo has raised a $75 million Series C led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from Henry Kravis and Wells Fargo.]]> AI fintech Model ML raises $75 million in a Series A funding round led by FT Partners https://inaitoday.com/ai-fintech-model-ml-raises-75-million-in-a-series-a-funding-round-led-by-ft-partners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-fintech-model-ml-raises-75-million-in-a-series-a-funding-round-led-by-ft-partners Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:17:32 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/ai-fintech-model-ml-raises-75-million-in-a-series-a-funding-round-led-by-ft-partners/ Model ML, a leading global AI workflow automation platform for financial services, today announced a $75 million Series A round led by FT Partners, the global leader in FinTech investment banking.]]> DNX Ventures makes first-ever Australian investment in Gold Coast AI company Zeligate https://inaitoday.com/dnx-ventures-makes-first-ever-australian-investment-in-gold-coast-ai-company-zeligate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dnx-ventures-makes-first-ever-australian-investment-in-gold-coast-ai-company-zeligate Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:17:55 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=192708 In a milestone for the Australia's growing tech sector, Gold Coast-based AI startup Zeligate has secured a seed-round investment from DNX Ventures.]]> Companies driving AI boom lead US earnings growth and profitability: Global X https://inaitoday.com/companies-driving-ai-boom-lead-us-earnings-growth-and-profitability-global-x/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=companies-driving-ai-boom-lead-us-earnings-growth-and-profitability-global-x Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:08:06 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/companies-driving-ai-boom-lead-us-earnings-growth-and-profitability-global-x/ According to Global X Senior Investment Strategist Billy Leung, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom is just getting started.]]> Scalare Partners launches The Founders Union – Australia’s first AI-powered curation platform uniting 130,000 founders https://inaitoday.com/scalare-partners-launches-the-founders-union-australias-first-ai-powered-curation-platform-uniting-130000-founders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scalare-partners-launches-the-founders-union-australias-first-ai-powered-curation-platform-uniting-130000-founders Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:39:44 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/?p=192664 The Founders Union uses an AI-enabled matching engine to provide founders with curated access to education, community, services, perks, and investment based on growth stage and stated need.]]> US fintech startup Natural launches with $9.8 million Seed Round to power agentic payments https://inaitoday.com/us-fintech-startup-natural-launches-with-9-8-million-seed-round-to-power-agentic-payments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-fintech-startup-natural-launches-with-9-8-million-seed-round-to-power-agentic-payments Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +0000 https://inaitoday.com/us-fintech-startup-natural-launches-with-9-8-million-seed-round-to-power-agentic-payments/ Natural, a US fintech startup building the infrastructure powering agentic payments, announced its emergence from stealth driven by a $9.8 million seed round.]]>