Tech

AuditComply has received backing from Co-Fund NI, BGF, First Derivatives and the British Business Bank. Read more: Co-Fund NI-backed AuditComply exits after sale to Canadian firm Nulogy

Project Prometheus is already backed with $6.2bn, partly funded by Bezos, reports the New York Times. Read more: NYT: Jeff Bezos co-CEO of new AI venture Project Prometheus

Darling of the circular economy, Vinted is reported to be planning a share sale that would value the second-hand clothing marketplace at $8bn. Read more: European second-hand marketplace Vinted eyes share sale at $8bn valuation

The collaboration is in response to the popularity of Revolut as a means of payment on Booking.com’s travel services platform. Read more: Revolut expanding capabilities with Booking.com partnership

Apple plans to appeal the verdict, a spokesperson told news outlets. Read more: Apple ordered to pay medtech Masimo $634m for patent infringement

The IVCA said regrowth of international investment shows that investor confidence is recovering after US tariff shocks earlier this year. Read more: IVCA: Optimism high as VC funding into Irish SMEs recovers in Q3

Fidelity Investment’s Michael Dascal discusses how 2025 is the year for quantum exploration, particularly within the finance space. Read more: How can quantum applications be applied to our financial services?

As part of the initiative, Irish SMEs will gain access to ‘frontier AI technology’, live workshops and mentoring. Read more: OpenAI launches Irish partnership to boost AI skills and SMEs

Research Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future Programme aims to push the boundaries of science by supporting excellent Irish research. Read more: 39 Irish projects receive €34.5m for frontier research