Capital raising stories - Page 17
Singapore AI provider seals $8m funding – goal for country to become a leader
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Taiger has brought in S$8 million of funding in what the company says is a boon to Singapore’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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sequoia capital china
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna’s operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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TruePillars’ allows multiple investors to fund small business loans of their choice with a minimum commitment of just AU$50 per loan.
Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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DROPIT is an adrenaline-pumping, interactive, fan engagement app which auctions off premium items and experiences at live sports events.
iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Workato clinches $10M to propel digital transformation with its iPaaS platform, backed by Storm Ventures and Salesforce.
OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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OVH has signalled its intentions for the future with a huge funding round to support its strategic developments & continued growth around the world.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
New funding for internet research made available
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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InternetNZ launches new community grants round to support internet research in New Zealand, offering $100,000 in funding.
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.