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AI drives surge in complex software pricing models

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AI pushes software sellers towards hybrid billing as usage charges jump sevenfold and finance teams face rising invoicing risk.
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Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

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Creative ITC appoints veteran industry executive Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer to drive overseas expansion and deepen customer growth.
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AoFrio moves Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta

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AoFrio shifts Chief Revenue Officer James Rice to Atlanta to spearhead US growth and deepen global ties for its connected cooler tech.
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Red Access unveils firewall-native, agentless SSE layer

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Red Access launches firewall-native, agentless SSE layer, promising hours-long rollout and reduced complexity for securing web, SaaS and GenAI use.
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Legora raises USD $550m to fuel US & APAC AI growth

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Legal AI platform Legora raises USD $550m at a USD $5.55bn valuation to speed expansion across the US and wider Asia-Pacific markets.
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Contented raises AUD $4.1m to fuel UK and US push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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New Zealand AI startup Contented raises AUD $4.1m seed round to speed UK and US expansion and triple headcount in coming months.
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Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.
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Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate

Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.
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Re-Leased Software to invest in Hawke's Bay ahead of US expansion

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Re-Leased plans to double its team and open a US office as part of its international expansion, investing $10m over three years.
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Kiwi IoT startup expands into USA with exclusive distributor

Wed, 6th Jun 2018
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Wine Grenade's vision is to provide winemakers with the insights they need to consistently make great wine, year after year.
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Kiwi AI breast cancer detection solution raises $AU20 million

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Wellington's Volpara Health Technologies raises AUD $20 million to fuel growth in the US, expand research in New Zealand, and roll out sales in Asia.
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Google announces new data centers and offices across the US

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Google unveils plans for new data centers and offices in 14 US states, investing USD $2.5 billion to boost services and create thousands of jobs.
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Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
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Company-X helps Kiwi parking solution deliver in the US

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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Together, Parking Sense and Company-X are rolling out the technology for 87 geographical sites across Los Angeles.
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BurgerFuel opens US store independently after ending franchise agreement

Wed, 31st May 2017
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The Kiwi gourmet burger chain has opened a store in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, a suburb filled with bars, clubs, eateries, and four universities.
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IkeGPS snags former Apple executive Richard Mander, Trimble's Peter Shaw

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IkeGPS, the makers of remote measuring devices, has hired former Apple Inc executive Richard Mander and Trimble Navigation's Peter Shaw to join the.