Funding stories - Page 7
Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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capital
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transparency
Adyen launches 'Capital' in Australia, addressing financial hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
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 focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ai
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inflation
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telstra ventures
Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.
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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cleantech
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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.
Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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funding
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capital raising
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payapps
Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.
Prospa launches New Zealand's first SME lending app boosting business growth
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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smartphones
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fintech
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prospa
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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smartphones
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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.
Accelerated Payments boasts fintech Success with £1.5B in advanced invoices
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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fintech
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workforce management
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funding
Dublin-based fintech, Accelerated Payments, has advanced £1.5bn in invoices, expanding its market share rapidly.
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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paas
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iaas
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open source
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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cleantech
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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digital 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.
Pearler secures AUD $330K in funding for AI platform
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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saas
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ai
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funding
Pearler, an innovative software start-up, has secured AUD $330,000 thousand in pre-seed funding from the South Australia Venture Capital Fund.
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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accounting systems
The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand’s infrastructure.