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Organisational disruption and funding shortfalls key challenges for government CIOs
Disruption

Organisational disruption and funding shortfalls key challenges for government CIOs

Government CIOs have struggled with organisational disruptions and funding gaps over the past four years, a Gartner survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020
Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations
Customer Relationship Management

Soul Machines raises $40m, steps closer to global aspirations

Soul Machines raises $40m to advance human-machine collaboration. Investment led by Temasek and includes Salesforce Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th 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
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
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

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Capital raising stories

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Centuria Capital walks away from $180m Augusta Bid
NZX

Centuria Capital walks away from $180m Augusta Bid

Market turmoil has scuppered Centuria Capital’s NZD $180 million bid for Augusta Capital, sending the fund manager’s shares down 8.3 percent.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 29th Mar 2020
Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding
Cybersecurity

Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding

Singapore's Right-Hand has secured SGD$1.4 million in seed funding to enhance its SaaS cybersecurity platform, focusing on mitigating human-error risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world
Motorola

Motorola promises $10m in funding to charities around the world

According to a statement, the grants will benefit more than two million students, first responders, teachers, veterans and community members in 32 countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2019
Aussie company Advanced Navigation raises $20m to extend robotics research
Robotics

Aussie company Advanced Navigation raises $20m to extend robotics research

Advanced Navigation raises USD $20m to enhance robotics R&D, with significant support from Main Sequence Ventures and US firms, aiming for global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech
KiwiNet

KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech

KiwiNet secures GBP £2.18 million yearly from MBIE to commercialise deep tech, with an enhanced PreSeed investment of GBP £4.97 million to propel NZ research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019