Technology funding stories
R/GA EMEA and Founderland have launched PAM, an AI-powered platform, to help women of colour founders secure venture capital (VC) funding, addressing the stark disparity in the industry.
Dotz Nano secures up to A$12m aimed at further developing and commercialising their innovative carbon capture technology, DOTZearth.
TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams speaks to Rafay's CEO, Haseeb Budhani, about the company's work in the Kubernetes space.
Identity platform Auth0 raises $120m in Series F funding, bringing its valuation to $1.92bn, to fuel expansion and innovation.
Jacobi provides a cloud-based platform for multi-asset portfolio design, risk modelling, and client engagement.
Databricks, now valued at USD $2.75 billion, opens offices in Sydney, Tokyo, and Bangalore after securing USD $250 million to drive AI adoption in APJ.
The company intends to use the funds from new investor Bain Capital Ventures will go toward future innovation and expansion.
US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.
Centec Networks secures $47m in funding to expand its ethernet silicon switching for data centers, enterprises and carriers.
Transreport secures £10 million in funding, appoints new leadership to drive global expansion, aiming to make public transport more accessible for Disabled and older individuals.
Pimberly, the UK-based PIM and DAM software provider, has secured an additional £4m ($5m) for expansion into US and European markets, raising its total funding to over £14m ($17.8m).
Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.
Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.
KiwiNet secures GBP £2.18 million yearly from MBIE to commercialise deep tech, with an enhanced PreSeed investment of GBP £4.97 million to propel NZ research.
Funded applications will receive go-to-market support and opportunities to participate in co-marketing initiatives.
New Zealand technology companies are about to be offered a new source of capital, after Movac's Fund 4 pool has now raised $105 million.
Up to $15,000 is up for grabs in #MyBizQuest, a programme aimed at helping NZ businesses get their ideas off the ground or up to the next level.
New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.
Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.
The 2016 Budget will inject $761.4m into science and tech in New Zealand, promoting entrepreneurship, skills, and economic growth.