Investment stories - Page 33
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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emerging technology
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tech nation
The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.
Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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investment
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funding
Singapore's Right-Hand has secured SGD$1.4 million in seed funding to enhance its SaaS cybersecurity platform, focusing on mitigating human-error risks.
Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
The global data centre construction industry is shifting towards liquid cooling to support AI and big data, aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions.
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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icehouse
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investment
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lawvu
LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.
Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake’s valuation has surged to USD $12.4 billion after new funding and a strategic partnership with Salesforce, poised to solidify its market dominance.
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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sports
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investment
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startups
Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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email security
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investment
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capital raising
Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.
Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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investment
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communication
The Philippines is emerging as a hotspot for ICT investment, with approved foreign investments hitting USD $4.7 billion, marking a 613% surge.
Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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investment
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financial literacy
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sharesies
Four out of five New Zealanders save beyond KiwiSaver, but most overestimate their interest returns, research from Sharesies reveals.
Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
CIOs confront SD-WAN maze, with Silver Peak's VP spotlighting trust and tech integration in strategic choices.
NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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edutech
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investment
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netdragon
NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China’s burgeoning education sector.
Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
The pharmaceutical industry is looking towards big data, blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity as its four major investment areas.
NZ’s TIN200 top tech companies on a $12b winning streak
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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healthtech
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technology investment network
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investment
New Zealand’s 200 largest tech export companies by revenue (TIN200) exceeded more than $12 billion in revenue and more than $8 billion in export earnings.
Kiwi fintech startup looks to expand following investment success
Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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fintech
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creative hq
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investment
Hnry, a Wellington-based fintech startup, secures ample investment, plans to expand and hire eight new employees in the next year to enhance its services.
'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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investment
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technology funding
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beany
Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7’s global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.
Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index
Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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dei
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investment
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esg
Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country’s first listed social responsibility index.
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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fintech
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investment
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accenture
Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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data analytics
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.