Private Equity stories - Page 11
New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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partner programmes
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grant thornton international
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investment
New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.
Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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thoma bravo
Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.
Forecast: Ecosystm's top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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iot security
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supply chain
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data privacy
Australian IT professionals brace for heightened cybersecurity threats in 2020, as Ecosystm's forecast highlights six key trends set to reshape the sector.
Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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cloud security
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unified threat management
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cyxtera technologies
AppGate brings together a set of differentiated cloud- and hybrid-ready security and analytics products and services.
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.
Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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jasper wireless
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property market
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investment
Proptech startup Jasper has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by pan-European investment and asset management firm M7 Real Estate.
Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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redshield
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capital raising
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startups
RedShield CEO and co-founder Andy Prow says that taking capital from a New Zealand private equity player was a strategic choice.
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Thu, 12th Sep 2019
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digital transformation
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recruitment
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accenture
DXC Technology has appointed Mike Salvino as its new CEO, following the retirement of Mike Lawrie, effective December 31.
We explain Magento in 17 key facts
Sat, 30th Mar 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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microsoft
Adobe's Magento cements lead in eCom; $155bn sales annually with vast partner network, new AI and cloud updates.
Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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Apax Partners secures the win to buy Trade Me for NZD $6.45 per share after Hellman and Friedman withdraws, valuing the company at NZD $2.56 billion.
5c more per share: Trade Me bidding war heats up
Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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trade me
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m&a
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marketplace
Hellman and Friedman escalates the bidding war for Trade Me with a higher offer of NZD $6.45 per share, surpassing Apax Partners' NZD $6.40 bid.
Trade Me receives $2.54 billion takeover bid
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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trade me
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digital economy
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private equity
Trade Me's shares surged after receiving a NZD $2.54 billion takeover bid from Apax Partners, offering a 25.5% premium per share.
Digital transformation is no pain no gain
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.
CompTIA's board of directors outline IT channel trends
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Enterprise tech companies are seeking new ways to boost profitability but face challenges such as workforce considerations, says the CompTIA board.
NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report
Wed, 30th May 2018
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mbie
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investment
Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.
New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
Fri, 25th May 2018
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it industry
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investment
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report
The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).
Cofense explains the PhishMe rebrand and human empowerment for complete phishing defense
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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phishing
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email security
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phishme
Cofense, formerly PhishMe, is doubling down on harnessing human intelligence and tech for superior phishing defence, backed by private equity investment.
Thoma Bravo closes $1.6b acquisition of Barracuda Networks
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has successfully completed the acquisition of data security firm Barracuda Networks for US$1.6 billion.
US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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m&a
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staples
US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax's business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.