Scaleup Stories

American Stories

Scaleup stories

Balance Theory raises USD $19m in Series A funding

Boards are pressuring security chiefs to prove returns as the Columbia, Maryland firm expands a platform that manages more than USD $1 billion in spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire comes as the financial infrastructure group reports 15x growth and pursues a US trust bank charter to strengthen oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Scaleup stories

Data management

Sensmet appoints Jyri Hämäläinen as Chief Product Officer

Backed by EUR 4 million in fresh funding, the Finnish metals monitoring company is stepping up expansion into mining, wastewater and battery recycling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Multiverse appoints Kelly Griffith as Coaching chief

The hire comes as the edtech unicorn scales delivery across the UK and Europe to meet rising demand for AI and workplace skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

Cloover hits profit & launches AI-native neo-utility

Profitability and a fresh USD $100 million in financing give Cloover room to expand its installer-led energy model across Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Origin welcomes former Mercer chief as strategic adviser

The hire adds industry credibility as Origin pushes to scale its benefits software with nearly 40 multinational clients and more than USD $50 million raised.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Cloover hits profitability & adds USD $100 million

Profitability and a new financing war chest put the Berlin clean energy company on firmer footing as it expands across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Helcim raises CAD $53 million at CAD $250 million valuation

Valued at CAD $250 million, the Calgary payments firm will use fresh capital to expand its platform and court more small business merchants.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Reggy launches compliance software platform in Europe

European firms face mounting compliance pressure as Reggy's platform aims to replace spreadsheets and consultants with one system for multiple regulations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments

The fresh capital will help Yuno widen its payments network, add products and edge closer to profitability as it scales worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

me&u launches reservations platform with Aria partnership

The launch could help venues cut supplier sprawl and recognise returning diners across bookings, orders and events in one system.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Kong opens Milan & Paris offices amid Europe growth

Customer demand across Europe has fuelled a 72% rise in Kong's regional base, prompting new offices in Milan and Paris.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026

Fintech

Approov appoints Rex S. Jackson as chairman of board

The boardroom handover comes as Approov pushes its API security tools to counter bots, tampered apps and unauthorised AI agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Agricultural Technology

Florida SpaceTech firms join Seraphim investment push

Five early-stage SpaceTech firms in Florida will get mentoring and investor access as a UK-backed scheme seeks to speed fundraising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Scaleup stories

Software-as-a-Service

Finofo adds expense & purchasing tools to platform

Finance teams can now handle invoices, expenses and purchase orders in one workflow, while keeping existing cards, banks and ERPs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

EY names New Zealand Entrepreneur Of The Year winners

Businesses spanning education, engineering and retail have been shortlisted for EY's New Zealand final, with the overall winner heading to Monaco in 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week