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NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.
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Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
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Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.
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Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Digital Shadows has raised $26 million in a Series C funding round, which will be put towards global expansion and its service development.
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ForgeRock announces results of massive Series D funding round

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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ForgeRock secures £63m in Series D, bolstering global digital identity expansion and tech innovation amidst booming sales.
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LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.
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Singapore AI provider seals $8m funding – goal for country to become a leader

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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​Taiger has brought in S$8 million of funding in what the company says is a boon to Singapore's efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence.
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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.
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Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.
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Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
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Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Tue, 24th May 2016
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Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
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Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
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UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
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SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.
Fallback

UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market

Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
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Martin Jetpack reviews ASX listing as Chinese investor commits A$50M

Fri, 19th Dec 2014
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New Zealand jetpack maker, Martin Aircraft Co, has secured more than twice the $25 million funding it has been seeking in a proposed initial public.
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Forget 3D printing, it's about 3D doodling now

Fri, 10th Oct 2014
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Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.
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Expanding Vend secures $25m capital boost

Wed, 26th Mar 2014
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Vend, the online POS software provider, has raised NZ $25m in a funding round co-led by Peter Thiel and Square Peg Capital.
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Zendesk's fresh funding fuels cloud-based apps

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Cloud-based software provider receives $60m to drive customer service revolution, accelerate technology innovation and continue global expansion.
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Newly-listed VMob to raise $5M in private placement

Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Vmob is on the prowl for fresh capital and wants to raise up to $5m in a private placement, with a share purchase plan to follow.