US expansion stories
Cybersecurity
Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
December 2021
“The Haventec team have had an incredible 2021. They have successfully onboarded new clients, raised $11 million in capital, hired a team in the US and are being acknowledged within the industry."
Mergers and Acquisitions
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
August 2019
Double US acquisition pivots Aussie telco Pivotel into North America, Latin America and Europe.
IT Automation
Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion
April 2019
“Re-Leased’s Homegrown Talent Activation plans represent a multi-million dollar investment in new, well-paid, high-tech jobs."
Internet of Things
Kiwi IoT startup expands into USA with exclusive distributor
June 2018
Wine Grenade’s vision is to provide winemakers with the insights they need to consistently make great wine, year after year.
Artificial Intelligence
Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million
June 2018
Wellington-based breast cancer detection firm Volpara Enterprise raises $AU20 million for US expansion
Cloud
Google announces new data centers and offices across the US
February 2018
Google has announced new or expanded data center and office locations and across the US.
Subsea Cables
Colt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand to North America
November 2017
The North American expansion will connect thirteen major telecoms and cloud hub cities in the US and Canada.
Kiwi Landing Pad
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
September 2017
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Partnerships
Company-X helps Kiwi parking solution deliver in the US
August 2017
Together, Parking Sense and Company-X are rolling out the technology for 87 geographical sites across Los Angeles.
Cloud
BurgerFuel opens US store independently after ending franchise agreement
May 2017
The Kiwi gourmet burger chain has opened a store in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, a suburb filled with bars, clubs, eateries, and four universities.