Capital raising stories - Page 20
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Singtel Group’s venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US ‘deception technology’ firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.
Kiwi robotics company expands to Europe after raising $6.4mil
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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invert robotics
Kiwi firm Invert Robotics secures NZD $6.4 million, expands to Europe with offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark.
PledgeMe announces new crowdlending-inspired platform in the works
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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crowdlending
PledgeMe to launch new Ta Koha lending platform with Māori Women Development Inc, aiming to bridge inequality gap in lending.
NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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software development
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capital raising
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venture capital
CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.
Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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funding
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capital raising
Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
Singapore startup Horangi Cybersecurity raises $3m funding for APAC growth
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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horangi cyber security
The company will use the funds to improve its proprietary technologies, scaling business operations and expanding into key Asian markets.
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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gender diversity
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equality
SheEO’s radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.
Urban farm raising capital with ‘Broccoli bonds’ on PledgeMe for social good
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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social enterprise
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capital raising
Cultivate Christchurch gears up to plant seeds of change with 'Broccoli Bonds', merging investment with social impact.
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.
Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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risk & compliance
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digital shadows
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funding
Digital Shadows has raised $26 million in a Series C funding round, which will be put towards global expansion and its service development.
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.
Victoria University incubator receives Govt’s Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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nz government
CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand’s computing and media ecosystem.
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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investment
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capital raising
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melodics
New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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saas
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healthtech
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
ForgeRock announces results of massive Series D funding round
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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iam
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open source
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forgerock
ForgeRock secures £63m in Series D, bolstering global digital identity expansion and tech innovation amidst booming sales.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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mssp
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funding
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capital raising
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.
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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fintech
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
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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data science
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ai
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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.