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Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Fintech

Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day

Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Data Science

AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding

The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna's operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding
Capital raising

Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding

TruePillars' allows multiple investors to fund small business loans of their choice with a minimum commitment of just AU$50 per loan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market
Digital Signage

Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market

DROPIT is an adrenaline-pumping, interactive, fan engagement app which auctions off premium items and experiences at live sports events.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Computers in Homes

Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled

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.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

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Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Apple

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO
Risk & Compliance

Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO

Digital Shadows has raised $26 million in a Series C funding round, which will be put towards global expansion and its service development.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Victoria University

Victoria University incubator receives Govt's Entrepreneurial Universities funding

CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand's computing and media ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Investment

Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification

New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
ForgeRock announces results of massive Series D funding round
Identity and Access Management

ForgeRock announces results of massive Series D funding round

ForgeRock secures £63m in Series D, bolstering global digital identity expansion and tech innovation amidst booming sales.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Managed Security Services Provider

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding

LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Health Technologies

Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite

Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce
Platform-as-a-Service

iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce

Workato clinches $10M to propel digital transformation with its iPaaS platform, backed by Storm Ventures and Salesforce.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth
Hyperscale

OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth

​OVH has signalled its intentions for the future with a huge funding round to support its strategic developments & continued growth around the world.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

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