Scalare Partners named finalist for "Startup Investor of the Year" at the prestigious "Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards"

SYDNEY, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASX-listed tech investment & advisory firm Scalare Partners has been announced as a finalist in the Startup Investor of the Year category at the prestigious 2025 Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards.

The recognition highlights Scalare's innovative ecosystem-driven investment philosophy that transcends traditional capital deployment to build comprehensive support networks for emerging technology companies.

Through its integrated portfolio of owned platforms including Tech Ready Women, Startblock, InHouse Ventures, and the Australian Technologies Competition, Scalare creates a dynamic circular economy for innovation that generates sustainable revenue and reinvests capital into high-potential founders.

Carolyn Breeze, CEO of Scalare Partners, said: "We don't just back startups, we build them. Our disruptive model demonstrates that capital alone doesn't scale companies, ecosystems do. We've created a fully integrated support network that helps founders grow faster and smarter through strategic technology partnerships."

Since January 2024, Scalare has executed six strategic investments in post-revenue, technology-led startups with global scaling potential, with investment amounts typically ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million. Recent breakthrough investments include Circadian Health Innovations, a cutting-edge digital health platform leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize shift work productivity; Brauz, a revolutionary connected retail technology company bridging online and in-store shopping experiences; Catalyser, an advanced enterprise social impact platform; and BetterX, a Singapore-based B2B digital asset platform.

The company has also made strategic ecosystem investments, including the transformative acquisition of Tank Stream Labs and a $1.3 million acquisition of InHouse Ventures in March 2025. Scalare deepened its partnership with Silicon Catalyst US in May 2025, extending access to global deeptech and semiconductor networks for portfolio companies.

Scalare's portfolio companies have achieved significant milestones following strategic investment. Brauz secured a national rollout with one of Australia's largest retail brands, while BetterX completed a successful $2.3 million pre-Series A funding round in March 2025 to support expansion into Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.

The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion sets it apart in the competitive venture capital landscape. Tech Ready Women has supported over 11,000 women across eight years, with 800+ female founders completing accelerator programs. Scalare's leadership team, including female CEO, Chair, and CFO, reflects this commitment to building equality in the technology ecosystem.

With 18,000+ founders across its ecosystem and 400+ startups supported annually, Scalare provides retail investors unique access to early-stage investing without traditional capital lockups or the impending 30% tax liabilities that are likely to deter many investors from this category.

The Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards celebrate excellence in Australia's technology sector, recognizing companies and individuals driving innovation and growth across the startup ecosystem.

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Scalare Partners Holdings Limited (ASX: SCP, www.scalarepartners.com) exists to empower visionary technology founders to transform their ideas into the great businesses of tomorrow.  As a dynamic force in the tech startup landscape, we offer a range of products and services to support all founders as they scale their early-stage businesses.

We are deeply involved in the broader technology ecosystem, driving change through impactful initiatives such as the Tech Ready Women and the Australian Technologies Competition, where we partner with government and corporates to support and promote the most promising technology businesses and founders. Our focus extends to working with female and culturally diverse founders, addressing the unique challenges they encounter in fundraising and scaling their businesses. This engagement not only enriches the tech landscape but also creates lucrative revenue and investment opportunities for Scalare Partners.

At the heart of our business model is the provision of products and services and expert advice tailored to the specific needs of early-stage businesses. We also provide direct investment into selected outstanding businesses and with a current emphasis on the Australian and USA technology sectors, we are building a portfolio spanning across diverse geographies, including Australia, USA, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, and Europe. Scalare Partners is not just an investor; we are architects of growth, collaborators in innovation, and catalysts for positive change in the technology landscape.

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Scalare Partners named finalist for "Startup Investor of the Year" at the prestigious "Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards"

Securing Critical Sites 24/7 with Edge AI-Powered Night Vision

TAIPEI, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the leading global security solution provider, announced the official launch of its Chroma24 low-light full-color AI camera series (hereafter referred to as "Chroma24"), delivering a new security experience defined by "24/7 operation, true color, and clear details." In extremely low-light nighttime environments, Chroma24 features advanced imaging, combining comprehensive upgrades to lenses and image sensors with AI-enhanced imaging technology, to deliver clear, stable, full-color images without the need for infrared or white-light illumination. Ensures clear visibility and accurate details at night, allowing rapid identification of critical details. By eliminating the need for supplemental lighting, the solution provides quiet, unobtrusive protection while also reducing power consumption and minimizing impact on people, ecosystems, and the environment. 

Integrating Image Clarity, AI, and Energy-Efficient Technologies to Enhance Security Experience and Operational Efficiency

According to a report by a market research institution, the global security market is projected to reach USD 27.83 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%, maintaining strong growth momentum. "Amid the growing rigid demand for intelligent security worldwide, VIVOTEK continues to build user experiences that closely reflect real-world needs, leveraging more than 25 years of expertise in product design and imaging technologies. In response to market trends, VIVOTEK focuses on three pillars: 24/7 clear imaging, Edge AI intelligent computing, and energy-efficient design, driving continuous upgrades in camera technology. By integrating our AI-powered cloud surveillance platform, VORTEX, we not only enhance overall security efficiency but also support sustainability and long-term customer value," said Diro Fanchiang, Director of the Product Planning Division at VIVOTEK.

AI-Enhanced Visual Search with Clear Nighttime Details

Chroma24 breaks through the limitations of traditional surveillance equipment that typically delivers only black-and-white, blurry images at night. Even in low-light conditions, it outputs clear images with true color and extremely low noise, ensuring sharp details in nighttime footage. In dynamic scenes, the system suppresses motion blur and ghosting, while Wide Dynamic Range technology (WDR Pro) balances bright and dark areas. Combined with Deep Search functionality, users can quickly locate key footage by color, person, or vehicle attributes, whether during the day or at night, significantly reducing manpower and time costs.

Cloud Integration for High-Efficiency Intelligent Security

Chroma24 is well suited for environments with insufficient lighting, large coverage areas, or round-the-clock security needs, such as parks, campuses, suburban roads, and critical infrastructure, including factories, warehouses, energy storage facilities, and solar power plants. It reduces the need for manual patrols while improving operational efficiency. The solution also supports hybrid cloud deployment and integration with the VORTEX cloud platform, offering real-time video, event management, and remote patrol capabilities. With VORTEX's generative "Think Search", users can simply enter text to quickly retrieve nighttime footage of individuals across multiple cameras. Currently, Chroma24 is first being introduced in mid-range dome camera models. The series will gradually expand to additional product lines in the future, forming a comprehensive portfolio to meet diverse application scenarios.

Product Information:  https://www.vivotek.com/products/network_cameras/turret/vit04a-w
Product Introduction Video: https://youtu.be/e6djCxwfhZg

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VIVOTEK Chroma24 AI Cameras Unveil Night in True Color