Capital raising stories - Page 15
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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data science
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sequoia capital china
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna's operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
Aussie small business lending platform secures AU$5million in Series-A funding
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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capital raising
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small business loans
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truepillars
TruePillars' allows multiple investors to fund small business loans of their choice with a minimum commitment of just AU$50 per loan.
Kiwi startup DROPIT raising US$5m to disrupt US sports sponsorship market
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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digital signage
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cloud services
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dropit
DROPIT is an adrenaline-pumping, interactive, fan engagement app which auctions off premium items and experiences at live sports events.
iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Workato clinches $10M to propel digital transformation with its iPaaS platform, backed by Storm Ventures and Salesforce.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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computers in homes
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digital divide
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dei
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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labour party
Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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education, learning & training
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board of trustees
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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dyslexia
The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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uc
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collaboration
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digital media
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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safe
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nz on air
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identity
Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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fitness
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nfp
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epharmacy
Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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multitude
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funding
New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
New funding for internet research made available
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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edutech
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internetnz
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r&d
InternetNZ launches new community grants round to support internet research in New Zealand, offering $100,000 in funding.
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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crowdfunding
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snowball effect
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capital raising
On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
GeoOp to raise $2.4M in private placement to fund Australian growth, SPP to follow
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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capital
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nzax
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nzx
GeoOp to raise $2.4m to fund expansion in Australia through private placement to foreign investors, senior management and the board.
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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semiconductors
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talent unleashed
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investing
The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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saas
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unleashed software
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funding
Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.