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Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Investment

Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth

New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Capital raising stories

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fintech

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy

Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report
Financing

Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report

Half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia and New Zealand struggle to secure funding, according to a report from Mambu.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation
EduTech

Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation

The research is to focus on AI, ML, routing and quantum networking for advanced communication, Juniper Networks says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition

Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Uniphore's latest funding round reaches $400 million
Artificial Intelligence

Uniphore's latest funding round reaches $400 million

Uniphore, a conversational automation company, has announced its Series E funding round of $400 million, raising the company's valuation to $2.5 billion.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Enboarder raises US$32m in funding, plans for expansion
Digital Transformation

Enboarder raises US$32m in funding, plans for expansion

People activation platform Enboarder raised US$32m in Series B funding, bringing its total investment to US$50m.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud
Cybersecurity

Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud

Allure Security has raised a $6.8 million seed round as the company progresses in a $76 billion battle against digital fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
CredShare announces successful capital raising and next-gen RegTech
Identity and Access Management

CredShare announces successful capital raising and next-gen RegTech

Australian start-up CredShare has announced it's raised a further circa $2.7 million while unveiling the next evolution of its credentials platform.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch
Identity and Access Management

Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch

Australian startup CredShare secures $2.7m funding for its credentials platform revolutionizing compliance landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round
Fintech

eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round

An Ireland-based financing platform is gearing up for expansion into markets including Asia, the United States, and Europe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Open source

The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups

The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising

Australian GiveTech startup Dataro has announced its AUD 2.5 million seed funding round led by Basis Set Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, and Save The Children.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce
Supply Chain

Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce

Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Capital raising stories

Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Investment

Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia

Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022