Technology funding stories
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AI platform boosts VC funding chances for women of colour founders
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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accelerator
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technology funding
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venture capital
R/GA EMEA and Founderland have launched PAM, an AI-powered platform, to help women of colour founders secure venture capital (VC) funding, addressing the stark disparity in the industry.
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Pimberly secures additional £4m funding for US & European expansion
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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market
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technology funding
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us
Pimberly, the UK-based PIM and DAM software provider, has secured an additional £4m ($5m) for expansion into US and European markets, raising its total funding to over £14m ($17.8m).
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Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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funding
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dotz nano
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technology funding
Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.
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Auth0 closes US$120m Series F funding round
Tue, 21st Jul 2020
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technology funding
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identity governance
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identity
Identity platform Auth0 raises $120m in Series F funding, bringing its valuation to $1.92bn, to fuel expansion and innovation.
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'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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investment
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technology funding
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beany
Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
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Spark backs homegrown parking app Parkable
Wed, 4th Sep 2019
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technology funding
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spark
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parkable
Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.
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Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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risk & compliance
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investment
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technology funding
Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.
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KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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kiwinet
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technology funding
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funding
KiwiNet secures GBP £2.18 million yearly from MBIE to commercialise deep tech, with an enhanced PreSeed investment of GBP £4.97 million to propel NZ research.
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Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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technology funding
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funding
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apac expansion
Databricks, now valued at USD $2.75 billion, opens offices in Sydney, Tokyo, and Bangalore after securing USD $250 million to drive AI adoption in APJ.
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Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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technology funding
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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.
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Hootsuite announces $5mil integration fund for social business apps
Mon, 1st May 2017
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cloud services
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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.
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OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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workforce management
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technology funding
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openview
US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.
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Movac Fund 4 raises $105 million investment capital for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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investment
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technology funding
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movac
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.
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$15,000 on offer for Kiwi entrepreneurs in #MyBizQuest competition
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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technology funding
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growth
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startups
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.
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New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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technology funding
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ar
New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.
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Centec Networks' $47 million funding to drive global expansion
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Centec Networks secures $47m in funding to expand its ethernet silicon switching for data centers, enterprises and carriers.
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Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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awards
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crowdfunding
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technology funding
Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.
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Budget 2016: What it means for NZ's tech industry
Tue, 31st May 2016
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government
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technology funding
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budget
The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.