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NTT DATA flags cyber & climate risk surge in insurance
Data Analytics

NTT DATA flags cyber & climate risk surge in insurance

Uninsured cyber and climate losses are widening the protection gap, while insurers lag in scaling AI despite mounting pressure to cut costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Cellares adds USD $50m from Prime Radiant to Series D
Initial Public Offering

Cellares adds USD $50m from Prime Radiant to Series D

The cash will help Cellares build out its European factory network for cell therapies as it eyes commercial-scale operations and a 2027 IPO.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors
Software-as-a-Service

Sentinel Global opens AI research platform to investors

Institutional investors will now get faster, tailored analysis on technology disruption and AI adoption as Sentinel Global widens access to Sentinel Labs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud says ARR jumps to USD $100 million in two years

Pressure is mounting on AI groups to prove users will keep paying, after Plaud said recurring revenue hit USD $100 million in two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Cyera raises USD $600 million at USD $12 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Cyera raises USD $600 million at USD $12 billion valuation

The funding values the cybersecurity group at USD $12 billion as enterprises race to secure data exposed to AI tools and agents.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Switzerland leads Europe in deep tech venture capital
Robotics

Switzerland leads Europe in deep tech venture capital

Deep tech accounted for nearly two-thirds of Swiss venture capital last year, as record funding and foreign backing lifted the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing
Digital Transformation

Adaptive Modular Data Centres launches with Windward backing

Backed by Windward, the London-based start-up aims to speed AI infrastructure delivery across EMEA as demand outpaces new capacity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Advancing Analytics secures growth investment from Lead Edge
Data Analytics

Advancing Analytics secures growth investment from Lead Edge

The deal should help the European consultancy expand as demand grows for data analytics and AI advice across financial services and retail.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round
Space

ICEYE raises EUR 450 million in General Atlantic-led round

The deal values the Finnish satellite intelligence group at more than EUR 10 billion as governments step up demand for sovereign space systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods
Data Analytics

EatClub joins CommBank app to fill quieter dining periods

Restaurants can tap millions more diners as EatClub's offers move into CommBank's app, targeting quieter service periods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform
Health Technologies

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Backing will fund trials, regulatory work and prototype development as Zuuka targets US demand for home-based insulin delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
Software-as-a-Service

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud

The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Ent raises USD $100 million seed round led by Decibel
Software-as-a-Service

Ent raises USD $100 million seed round led by Decibel

The funding underscores investor demand for AI-focused cybersecurity tools as enterprises face new endpoint risks from human users and agents.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Venture Capital stories

IAG backs Sonder to widen crisis support for customers
Customer Experience

IAG backs Sonder to widen crisis support for customers

The insurer will use Sonder's round-the-clock mental health, medical and safety service to help customers during severe weather and major incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs
Software-as-a-Service

Guidewire to host InsurPitch Sydney for insurtechs

Australian insurtechs will gain a free route to pitch insurers and investors, with the winner earning an expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts
Data Analytics

Alethea names Gyanendra Pati, Gaurav Jain to posts

The Bengaluru firm is adding senior firepower as demand grows for cross-border deal advice paired with execution support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform
Internet of Things

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Funding will back trials and regulatory work as the New Zealand start-up aims to bring a smaller, reusable insulin device to the US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage
Space

UK urged to back start-ups beyond the prototype stage

British founders risk losing advanced technologies to overseas backers as support dries up after prototypes are proven.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026