Funding stories - Page 13
OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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OVH has signalled its intentions for the future with a huge funding round to support its strategic developments & continued growth around the world.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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dei
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digital divide
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computers in homes
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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labour party
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ministry of education
Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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prospa
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kpmg
Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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edutech
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warehouse stationery
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board of trustees
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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wellington
The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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earthquakes
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sky
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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digital media
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nz on air
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collaboration
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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nz on air
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interactive
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safe
Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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fitness
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charity
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nz
Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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multitude
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funding
New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
New funding for internet research made available
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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nz
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internetnz
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research
InternetNZ launches new community grants round to support internet research in New Zealand, offering $100,000 in funding.
GeoOp to raise $2.4M in private placement to fund Australian growth, SPP to follow
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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nzax
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nzx
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capital
GeoOp to raise $2.4m to fund expansion in Australia through private placement to foreign investors, senior management and the board.
Kiwis in the running for global startup awards
Fri, 14th Aug 2015
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investing
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funding
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talent unleashed
The chance to spend time with Richard Branson is on offer in this year's Talent Unleashed Awards, with an entrepreneur school and funding on the way.
SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital
Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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saas
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unleashed software
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funding
Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.
Orion Health reports $61M full-year loss, beats prospectus on recurring revenue
Tue, 26th May 2015
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partner programmes
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managed services
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nzx
Healthcare system software developer Orion Health reported a $60.8 million loss in line with its strategy to grow revenues before becoming profitable.
Pushpay to raise $13.8 million from shareholders
Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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pushpay
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investment
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sales
NZ mobile payment app developer Pushpay Holdings aims to raise $13.8m from shareholders through discounted share offer.
Crowdfunding a success as Pledgeme sees $5 million pledged
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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funding
Kiwi crowdfunding triumph: PledgeMe celebrates $5m milestone with recent SellShed and Pineapple Heads campaigns.
NZ Budget to pump $20M a year into Callaghan Innovation grants
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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nz
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callaghan innovation
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government
The government will pump an extra $20 million a year into the research and development Growth Grants programme, one of three types of grant administer.
Springpark developer Gapes liquidates 'unused entity' as part of tidy-up
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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construction
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investment
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auckland
Tony Gapes, the developer building Springpark, which is among Auckland's largest residential projects, has liquidated one of his investment vehicles,.