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Kiwi Stories

Investment stories

NZ's TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak
Health Technologies

NZ's TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak

New Zealand's 200 largest tech export companies by revenue (TIN200) exceeded more than $12 billion in revenue and more than $8 billion in export earnings.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success
Fintech

Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success

Hnry, a Wellington-based fintech startup, secures ample investment, plans to expand and hire eight new employees in the next year to enhance its services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Investment

'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO

Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Global Stories

Investment stories

Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power

The global data centre construction industry is shifting towards liquid cooling to support AI and big data, aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020

Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Icehouse

NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million

LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce
Data Analytics

Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce

Snowflake's valuation has surged to USD $12.4 billion after new funding and a strategic partnership with Salesforce, poised to solidify its market dominance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Sports

Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K

Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment
Investment

Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment

The Philippines is emerging as a hotspot for ICT investment, with approved foreign investments hitting USD $4.7 billion, marking a 613% surge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment
Network Infrastructure

Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment

CIOs confront SD-WAN maze, with Silver Peak's VP spotlighting trust and tech integration in strategic choices.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry
Data Analytics

Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry

The pharmaceutical industry is looking towards big data, blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity as its four major investment areas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index
Investment

Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index

Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country's first listed social responsibility index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Fintech

Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong

Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Data Analytics

NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform

The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
EduTech

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector

NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China's burgeoning education sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019