AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Security Funding: Geordie AI raised $30M Series A (total $36.5M) to secure and govern agentic AI deployments, citing 1,300% ARR growth in five months. Enterprise Payroll Growth: Payslip secured new financing from Salica Investments to scale its AI-led payroll control platform, touting 60% CAGR and EBITDA positivity. Banking & Deals: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said the bank could spend $10B–$20B on an acquisition, pointing to excess capital after deregulation. Housing & Tax Policy: Australia’s Budget 2026 targets housing distortions tied to the 1999 capital gains discount, with claims it pushed older investors into property and worsened affordability. Local Finance Clash: St. Louis faces a legal fight over a state board demanding an extra $69M for police, raising fears for community anti-violence funding. Development Finance: BII and Laxmi Sunrise Bank launched a $25M facility for Nepal’s MSMEs, with ~30% aimed at women-led businesses. Infrastructure Push (NZ): Budget 2026 backs council growth infrastructure with up to $400M over four years, but industry warns spending speed matters.
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