Investment stories - Page 35
Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
So far in 2018 Australians have lost more than $26 million to investment scams. Already monthly losses have increased 117% since last year.
HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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edge computing
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investment
HPE will invest in research and development to advance and innovate new products, services and consumption models across a number of technologies.
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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dei
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entrepreneur
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investment
A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.
Kiwi investment startup Sharesies celebrates one-year milestone
Thu, 31st May 2018
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fintech
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investment
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sharesies
Kiwi investment startup Sharesies marks its first year, amassing 15,410 users and NZD $15.7 million invested, and unveils a new flexible pricing plan.
NZ’s early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report
Wed, 30th May 2018
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technology investment network
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mbie
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investment
Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.
New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
Fri, 25th May 2018
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it industry
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investment
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report
The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).
Investor says agritech is a cash cow that ‘NZ can do better’
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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it automation
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agritech
Agriculture as the very bones of NZ has seen an uprising in the number of startups in the agritech space - but this expert says we can do better.
National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Scammers stole $340 million from Australians in 2017 – ACCC says this is the biggest loss ever recorded on its books.
Government invests $300m in nation's space sector, sets up first agency
Fri, 18th May 2018
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spacetech
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gps
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investment
The UK Government is investing $41m into the nation's first space agency, aiming to secure a greater portion of the global space market.
NZ Super Fund invests US$65m in American cloud company
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cloud services
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recycling
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investment
Following the Rubicon investment, around 2% of the NZ Super Fund is invested in expansion capital investments.
NZ Bitcoin savings platform expands to include Ethereum
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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investment
The New Zealand Bitcoin savings platform that has helped close to 5,000 Kiwis save $7million worth of Bitcoin since 2014.
NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Mon, 14th May 2018
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
The company will use the money to grow its New Zealand user base before setting its sights on international expansion to markets such as Singapore.
Perth-headquartered telco Vonex to be listed on the ASX
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.
StatusToday’s Ankur Modi on what drove him to build a business
Sun, 15th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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investment
Ankur Modi left a prestigious job at Microsoft to found StatusToday, a cybersecurity company that has pushed Modi into Forbes' 30 under 30 in tech.
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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investment
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hpe
Both companies are based in the UK and fall into HPE's global expansion plan, with one for cloud consulting and the other for wireless connectivity.
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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dimension data
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investment
Dawson will be joining the Gather Online’s board of directors as chairman, working at the company’s Sydney-based headquarters.
Talend unveils new support features for global partner program
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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investment
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csa
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talend
Talend announced that it will continue its investment in its global partner program, including pre-sales and sales enablement support.
Google’s new investment in Dutch data centre brings total to €1.5b
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Google is investing a further €500m into its Dutch data centre that ran on 100% renewable energy from day 1 to further expand the facility.
Exclusive Interview: The City of Newcastle on smart city investment
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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smart cities
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data analytics
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martech
Newcastle's smart city initiatives aim to revitalize the community, attract business investment, and boost economic growth, says Deputy Lord Mayor Clausen.
Hydro66 boosts data centre expansion plans with Canadian investment
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The Swedish colocation data centre company says it will be using the investment from the Canadian crypto mining company to aid its build out to 40 MW.