Investment stories - Page 30
NZ’s TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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technology investment network
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investment
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tin report
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.
Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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fintech
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creative hq
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investment
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.
'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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investment
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technology funding
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beany
Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
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 systems
The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7’s global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.
Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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dei
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investment
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esg
Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country’s first listed social responsibility index.
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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fintech
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investment
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accenture
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.
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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cryptocurrency
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data analytics
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blockchain
The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.
Fintech startup Hnry raises $2.15 million in investment round
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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it automation
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fintech
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investment
Fintech startup Hnry secures USD $2.15 million in an over-subscribed investment round led by EVP, fuelling technology advancements and international expansion.
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.
Bad business: Kiwi SMEs not planning ahead
Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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bnz
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investment
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onehq
New Zealand SME owners need to reassess their approach to investing in their businesses, as current exit strategies are detrimental, says expert.
CrowdStrike establishes early-stage investment fund with Accel
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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paas
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iaas
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ai security
In partnership with Accel, CrowdStrike will co-invest in security startups that are building applications on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
AlphaCert & Refinitiv bring data to better investment decisions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
AlphaCert and Refinitiv are now offering new data management solutions to New Zealand and Australian investment management sectors.
ASB invests in blockchain-based trade provenance solution
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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blockchain
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distributed ledger technology
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investment
ASB invests in TradeWindow to boost its DLT trade platform, enhancing efficiency and security for New Zealand exporters in global trade processes.
New app helps Kiwi investors go global
Thu, 8th Aug 2019
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fintech
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apps
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investment
Tiger Brokers, the fintech Kiwi company, has launched an app designed to help Kiwi investors test global equities markets and build global portfolios.
Marriott, British Airways fines highlight critical need for security investment
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Heavy fines of GBP £183.39 million for British Airways and GBP £99.2 million for Marriott underscore the critical need for immediate cybersecurity investment.
NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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social media
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investment
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investing
New Zealand fund managers are taking responsible investment to new heights, accounting for more than 70% of total assets under management.
Homegrown risk management firm woos US investors
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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risk & compliance
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investment
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technology funding
Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.
Druva raises $130 million to power data protection for the cloud era
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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cloud services
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investment
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druva
Cloud data protection firm Druva secures USD $130 million led by Viking Global, bringing total funding to USD $328 million for expansion and innovation.
Sharesies partners with NZX to bring investment to ordinary Kiwis
Mon, 24th Jun 2019
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nzx
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shares
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investment
Sharesies has signed up as a participant on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX) as it moves to allow investors to access all listed companies on the exchange.
Inland Revenue moves to help investors get tax rate right
Thu, 20th Jun 2019
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ird
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investment
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kiwisaver
Inland Revenue is moving to help make sure investors, including KiwiSavers, get on the correct prescribed investor tax rate.