Technology funding stories

Auth0 closes US$120m Series F funding round
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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identity governance
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identity
This latest round of funding will help us continue to grow aggressively across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and Asia Pacific (APAC). It puts us in a very strong position."

'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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"If Beany's experience is anything to go by then Kiwi businesswomen are being let down by the money men who've for too long decided which ventures fly and which fail,” de Bievre says.

Spark backs homegrown parking app Parkable
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.

Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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jacobi
Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.

KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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KiwiNet runs a range of activities to empower the people who commercialise research.

Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Databricks announced the opening of new offices in Sydney, Tokyo and Bangalore.

Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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data center management
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data management
The company intends to use the funds from new investor Bain Capital Ventures will go toward future innovation and expansion.

Hootsuite announces $5mil integration fund for social business apps
Mon, 1st May 2017
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cloud
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developers
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social media
Funded applications will receive go-to-market support and opportunities to participate in co-marketing initiatives.

OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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The funding will be used to rapidly grow Deputy’s team across offices around the globe, including Sydney.

Movac Fund 4 raises $105 million investment capital for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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New Zealand technology companies are about to be offered a new source of capital, after Movac's Fund 4 pool has now raised $105 million.

$15,000 on offer for Kiwi entrepreneurs in #MyBizQuest competition
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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startup
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technology funding
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growth
Up to $15,000 is up for grabs in #MyBizQuest, a programme aimed at helping NZ businesses get their ideas off the ground or up to the next level.

New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ar
"Our association will accelerate investment and job growth in the country’s VR/AR industry by connecting all the players together."

Centec Networks' $47 million funding to drive global expansion
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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"This funding round further establishes Centec as one of the top global sources of Ethernet switching silicon, and will enable us to meet demand."

Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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I’d argue that it’s also a more competitive market – with so many projects to choose from, the more persuasive ones are the ones that will survive."

Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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budget
The government's 2016 budget: "Innovative New Zealand" package inject an extra $761.4 million over four years into science & technology.