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Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding
Crowdfunding

Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding

Guardian Angel Security was one of five New Zealand businesses selected by 500 women (SheEO Activators) who contributed $1100 each.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
The Kiwi company driving commercial drone tech growth
Drones

The Kiwi company driving commercial drone tech growth

Dotterel Technologies, a New Zealand drone technology company, has raised NZ$1.06m in a capital raising round led by Jelix Ventures, and has partnered with MIT.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018

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XTransfer raises $15m funding to expand global network
Fintech

XTransfer raises $15m funding to expand global network

The company provides service solutions such as cross-border and local collection, payment, foreign exchange, lending, and other treasury management services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round
Fintech

Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round

Fintech startup Hnry secures USD $2.15 million in an over-subscribed investment round led by EVP, fuelling technology advancements and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m
RedShield

Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m

RedShield CEO and co-founder Andy Prow says that taking capital from a New Zealand private equity player was a strategic choice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
PacketFabric receives $75m investment to expand beyond US
Multi-cloud

PacketFabric receives $75m investment to expand beyond US

Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC will invest the $75 million into PacketFabric, which will help PacketFabric rapidly scale in the United States and internationally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Platform-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel

In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Blockchain

ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution

ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Fluent Commerce scores $33m in funding round
Marketing Technologies

Fluent Commerce scores $33m in funding round

Fluent Commerce, the Sydney-headquartered order management provider, has raised $33 million in series B funding, led by US growth equity firm Arrowroot Capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2019
Regtech company Kyckr raises $5.2 million in share placement
Risk & Compliance

Regtech company Kyckr raises $5.2 million in share placement

Kyckr raises AUD $5.2 million through share placement, bolstering global commercialisation plans and strategic partnerships with the likes of AXA Singapore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round
Health Technologies

Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
Data centre disruptor up $110m in funding
Health Technologies

Data centre disruptor up $110m in funding

Guardicore plans to use funding to fuel company growth and disrupt the firewall and data centre security space.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Identity protection company Obsidian raises $20mil
Identity and Access Management

Identity protection company Obsidian raises $20mil

Obsidian raises USD $20m in Series B led by Wing, boosting total funding to USD $30m, to enhance its intelligent identity protection for hybrid enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019
Pliops raises US$30m to 'transform' data centre infrastructure
Public Cloud

Pliops raises US$30m to 'transform' data centre infrastructure

With backing including the likes of Intel and SoftBank Ventures Asia, the company intends to expand its operations in the US, China, and Israel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Illumio eyes global expansion with $65m in the bank
Micro-segmentation

Illumio eyes global expansion with $65m in the bank

Illumio secures US$65m in funding to expand across Asia Pacific, EMEA, and the US, as demand for micro-segmentation grows.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion
Data management

Rubrik welcomes $261m funding for new market expansion

The company intends to use the funds from new investor Bain Capital Ventures will go toward future innovation and expansion.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019
Exclusive: Why Australia's IT industry needs to invest in SMBs
Small Business

Exclusive: Why Australia's IT industry needs to invest in SMBs

SMBs in Australia face challenges in securing funding, but play a vital role in the economy and driving innovation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2019

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