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Issue #1: From startup launches to corporate acquisitions

By Alan Tsen · Sep 17, 2025 · View online →

What's New In Corporate Innovation?

Acquisitions, partnerships, and key insights from the innovation ecosystem

REA Group doubles down on investment in 3D Proptech Startup

REA Group increased its stake in IMMERSIV, building on its initial investment from October 2024.
The deal aims to help IMMERSIV scale teams in Melbourne and Sydney, enhance AI-driven 3D production, and support international expansion. The size of the investment was not disclosed.

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Anthropic pitches new financial services AI after CBA partnership

Anthropic launches Claude 4 tools aimed at financial services, claiming advanced modelling, due diligence, and rapid, “institutional‑quality” analysis using trusted data sources like Morningstar and PitchBook.
Backed by Commonwealth Bank partnership and endorsement, reflecting growing sector adoption of AI beyond traditional uses such as fraud prevention and chatbots.
Counterpoint: Open‑source enterprise AI is rising; startup New Dialogue touts Llama/Mistral-based, data-sovereign alternatives to proprietary “black‑box” systems for internal financial analysis and cost‑saving.

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Australian Unity to acquire Plena Healthcare from Zenitas for $70m

Australian Unity will acquire Plena Healthcare from Zenitas for $70m