Funding stories - Page 2
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Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.
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The greatest danger in a recession isn’t (only) your bottom line
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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business success
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recession
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funding
During recessions, businesses often cut charitable giving to protect their bottom line, but GravityLab urges Kiwi firms to keep funding social justice initiatives.
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SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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social media
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bi
SAS and The Kids Cancer Project extend their partnership by three years to enhance childhood cancer research in Australia through advanced analytics, significantly boosting donations and research investments.
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Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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cleantech
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investment
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recycling
Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.
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Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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rpa
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crm
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low-code
Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
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Survey reveals key challenges for SMEs in Australia & NZ
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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recruitment
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inflation
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nz
A Pin Payments survey reveals Australian SMEs are most concerned about cybercrime, while New Zealand SMEs struggle with late payments, economic hardships hitting both.
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Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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business continuity
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london
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cloud services
Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.
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Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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edutech
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digital entertainment
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video
Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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edutech
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funding
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community
Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.
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Rural Connectivity Group completes 500th cell site in NZ
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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digital divide
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nz
The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.
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Subble launches SaaS management platform to enhance visibility
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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saas
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ai
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cloud services
Subble has unveiled a new SaaS management platform, supported by GBP £1 million in pre-seed funding, aimed at cutting unnecessary software costs for businesses.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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skills gap
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funding
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investment
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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RAD celebrates 2024 milestones, seeks more laptop donations
Thu, 30th May 2024
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edutech
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rad
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schools
Recycle A Device (RAD) celebrates milestones in tech literacy and sustainability in 2024 while seeking more laptop donations to meet increasing community demands.
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Telco Together Foundation urges action on digital abuse in review
Wed, 29th May 2024
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uc
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edutech
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social media
The federal government's 'rapid review' into preventing violence against women has sparked urgent calls for stronger measures against digital abuse, according to the Telco Together Foundation.
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Averlon exits stealth with USD $8 million boost for AI security
Tue, 28th May 2024
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saas
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
Averlon has come out of stealth mode, securing USD $8 million to advance its AI-driven cloud security platform, backed by Voyager Capital and others.
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US Insider Risk Management Centre launches to tackle threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
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it training
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research
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public sector
The new U.S. Insider Risk Management Centre of Excellence launches to strengthen insider threat defences, collaborating with the Australian and Canadian counterparts.
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Simr secures USD $20 million to boost engineering simulations tenfold
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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hpc
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funding
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board of directors
Simr, formerly UberCloud, unveils SimOps, promising to speed up manufacturing simulations tenfold and secures USD $20 million in Series A funding led by BMW i Ventures.
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Zeller supports regional Aussie businesses with grants & film
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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weather
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community
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grants
Australian fintech Zeller is launching a regional initiative, offering AUD $10,000 in annual grants to support small businesses with tech and resources amid economic shifts.
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Australian businesses link sustainability to better performance
Mon, 20th May 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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research
Recent SAP research finds 68% of Australian businesses link sustainability with competitiveness and profitability, driving new corporate strategies nationwide.
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RecycleSmart secures $1.15 million to fuel national expansion
Fri, 17th May 2024
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power / energy
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federal government
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transparency
RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia’s recycling efforts.