Investment stories - Page 32
Western Digital invests in Excelero to drive data center innovation
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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This investment represents the fourth strategic investment Excelero has received since its inception, bringing the total funds invested to US$35m.
PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has raised $500,000 of its $900,000 equity crowdfunding goal in just four days.
LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.
Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum coming to Wellington
Wed, 8th Aug 2018
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The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year’s Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.
Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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So far in 2018 Australians have lost more than $26 million to investment scams. Already monthly losses have increased 117% since last year.
HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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HPE will invest in research and development to advance and innovate new products, services and consumption models across a number of technologies.
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.
Kiwi investment startup Sharesies celebrates one-year milestone
Thu, 31st May 2018
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Kiwi investment startup Sharesies marks its first year, amassing 15,410 users and NZD $15.7 million invested, and unveils a new flexible pricing plan.
NZ’s early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report
Wed, 30th May 2018
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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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The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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Scammers stole $340 million from Australians in 2017 – ACCC says this is the biggest loss ever recorded on its books.
Government invests $300m in nation's space sector, sets up first agency
Fri, 18th May 2018
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The UK Government is investing $41m into the nation's first space agency, aiming to secure a greater portion of the global space market.
NZ Super Fund invests US$65m in American cloud company
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Following the Rubicon investment, around 2% of the NZ Super Fund is invested in expansion capital investments.
NZ Bitcoin savings platform expands to include Ethereum
Mon, 14th May 2018
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The New Zealand Bitcoin savings platform that has helped close to 5,000 Kiwis save $7million worth of Bitcoin since 2014.
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.
Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.
StatusToday’s Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business
Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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Both companies are based in the UK and fall into HPE's global expansion plan, with one for cloud consulting and the other for wireless connectivity.
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Dawson will be joining the Gather Online’s board of directors as chairman, working at the company’s Sydney-based headquarters.