Future Now Ventures portfolio

Akkodis Acquires Barhead Solutions, a Microsoft Technology Consultancy

Engineering and consulting group Akkodis is buying Barhead Solutions, an Australian Microsoft applications partner, in a deal awaiting closing conditions; the acquisition extends Akkodis' Microsoft capability across its national client base.

Digital Alchemy Acquires AFDigital, Starts Xenai Digital

Digital Alchemy, led by Regan Yan, has bought Salesforce consultancy AFDigital, which rebrands as Xenai Digital under CEO Pauline Pangan, keeping independent Australian operations.

Autodesk, Inc. completed the acquisition of Reekoh from Future Now Ventures

Autodesk has finalised its buyout of Reekoh, a Future Now Ventures holding, wrapping up a deal signed in September; terms stay undisclosed, though press speculation values it near AUD 31.5 million.

Haventec raises $11m in funding and launches US expansion

Cyber security firm Haventec has banked $11 million in a round led by Macquarie Group and Future Now Capital, funding growth in finance, government and health and a push into the United States market.

Simple and Automaton merger

Future Now Ventures announces that marketing technology firms Automaton and Simple have merged into a combined business operating under the Simple name, with Automaton founder Darin Lloyd welcoming the deal.

Reekoh has appointed former Technology One GM Steve Terry to the role of Chief Commercial Officer

Reekoh named former TechnologyOne GM Steve Terry as its Chief Commercial Officer, with responsibility for revenue, growth strategy and execution across its Industrial IoT integration products.

Remote worker management tech start-up raises funds

Future Now Ventures reports making its first investment in remote worker management startup JESI, while the fund approaches a final close toward the top of its stated target range.

Also SmartCompany

BillingPlatform Raises $10 Million Series B to Grow Billing Software Business

US billing software firm BillingPlatform has raised a $10 million Series B from Columbia Capital to fund product development and go-to-market work, having now taken $14 million from the investor since 2017.

Future Now opens up $100M chest to Microsoft ISVs

Future Now Ventures has launched a debut fund seeking $100 million from outside investors to back Microsoft ecosystem firms, offering support services; its existing portfolio companies are listed.

AUSTRALIAN INVESTMENT FIRM PARTNERS WITH MICROSOFT TO SUPPORT CLOUD STRATEGY

Future Now Ventures announces a partnership with Microsoft Australia and a fund, open to outside investors, backing software vendors built on Microsoft cloud platforms.

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When digital referrals increase quality hires

Profile of RecruitDay, a Manila-based recruitment platform combining social communication with referrals and human scouts, noted as backed by Future Now Ventures.

New technologies are throwing out the book on law procedures, and Aussie legaltech startups are helping them do it

Legaltech startup Smarter Drafter launched a virtual lawyer prototype on Amazon's Alexa; the article recalls its 2017 funding round and notes over 100 law firms now use its AI drafting tool.

Manila-based FlySpaces buys HK-based rival Quickspaces

Flexible workspace marketplace FlySpaces has acquired Hong Kong competitor Quickspaces, its second acquisition after buying Malaysia's 8Spaces in 2016, with Quickspaces' founders and team joining FlySpaces' Hong Kong operations.