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PaySauce has moved its Global Payroll Platform from development into commercial operation in Australia, while first-quarter FY27 ARR rose 8% to $9.5 million. The expansion is supported by a stronger cash position, but higher customer acquisition costs and lower profitability leave execution firmly in focus.

Speculative small caps drove the week, with Tasman Resources, Solis Minerals and Lithium Energy leading the board after funding, drilling and asset sale updates. At the other end, ASX Ltd and Arafura Rare Earths fell hard as investors reacted to higher costs and fresh equity issuance.

Tiny tech stocks dominated the tape, with Thrive Tribe, Harvest Technology and Bridge SaaS posting the biggest weekly jumps. Capital raisings, AI product launches and defence-linked deals drove buying, while heavily discounted offers and fraud concerns hit the losers.

PaySauce has successfully launched its Global Payroll Platform in Australia, targeting nearly 700,000 micro-businesses, supported by a $5 million capital raise and steady growth in its New Zealand operations.

PaySauce reported a 12% year-on-year rise in processing fee revenue for Q4 2026, driven by customer growth and service simplification, alongside launching its Global Payroll Platform in Australia. Annual recurring revenue grew 6% to NZD 8.9 million despite some quarter-on-quarter softness.