Technology funding stories
Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.
Prompt Security raises USD $18m for GenAI protection
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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cloud security
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physical security
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ai security
Prompt Security has secured USD $18 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its platform aimed at safeguarding enterprises from generative AI threats.
Supermom secures SGD$18m for AI growth & expansion
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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investment
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technology funding
Singapore's Supermom has raised SGD $18 million in a series B funding round led by Granite Asia, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and expand internationally.
Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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technology funding
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capital raising
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global expansion
Transreport secures £10 million in funding, appoints new leadership to drive global expansion, aiming to make public transport more accessible for Disabled and older individuals.
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.
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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funding
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).
Dotz Nano secures $12 million for carbon capture tech
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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technology funding
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funding
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capital raising
Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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healthtech
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technology funding
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funding
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.
Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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data management
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technology funding
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data center 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 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.
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.
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.
$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.
New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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technology funding
New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.
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.