Funding stories - Page 6
Amazon pledges to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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edutech
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon pledges to offer free AI training to two million people globally by 2025 as part of its 'AI Ready' commitment.
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
AI-powered assistant creator Tabnine raises $25m in Series B funding round
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
AI-assistant developer Tabnine raises $25m in a Series B round, taking total funding to $42.5m, led by Telstra Ventures.
Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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grants
Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.
Prospa launches New Zealand's first SME lending app boosting business growth
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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fintech
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prospa
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funding
Prospa, the Australian lender, launches New Zealand's first SME lending app to aid efficient cash flow management.
Zero Trust security goes mainstream, reveals Okta's 2023 report
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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zero trust security
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Zero Trust security has now become mainstream, with 61% of organizations adopting the contemporary framework, according to the latest report by Okta.
Software firm xtype secures $10.8m funding amidst rising ServiceNow demand
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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app store
xtype secures $10.8m in funding as demand for its agile software solutions in the ServiceNow market continues to surge.
WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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features
WatchGuard Technologies presents WatchGuard MDR, an AI-driven, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service designed for MSPs.
NetSuite selected by Cohere to gear up for rapid AI-fueled growth
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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erp
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ai
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customers
Cohere, an AI platform, has chosen to use NetSuite's cloud business suite to enhance productivity and support growth.
NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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it industry
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engineering
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r&d
New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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virtualisation
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paas
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iaas
The latest investment brings the company's total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.
Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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clean technologies
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
Pixis raises USD $85 million in series C1 funding round
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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ai
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ai models
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marketing
Pixis, a codeless AI infrastructure company for marketing, has raised USD $85 million in its series C1 funding round.
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Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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partner programmes
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prospa
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funding
Prospa is entering a partnership with Lend Capital to bring its small business loans marketplace to New Zealand.
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.
Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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fintech
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financial systems
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funding
The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand's infrastructure.
Secure Code Warrior acquires USD $50 million funding
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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ai security
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investment
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funding
Secure Code Warrior is ushering into the next era in developer-driven security with a USD $50 million Series C funding round.
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million for quantum sensors
Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
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funding
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capital raising
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right click capital
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million to develop miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources and navigation.
Mash secures AUD $2 Million in pre-series A funding
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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capital
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emerging technology
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funding
The emerging creative company from Australia, Mash, announces the closing of an AUD $2 million pre-series A funding round.
Toqio appoints new VP of Sales to lead go-to-market strategy
Fri, 26th May 2023
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software development
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funding
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capital raising
Toqio, the fintech SaaS provider, announces Michael Pierce as Vice President of Sales, responsible for building and executing its go-to-market strategy.