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CyberArk launches $30M investment fund to advance security
AI Security

CyberArk launches $30M investment fund to advance security

CyberArk has announced the launch of CyberArk Ventures, a $30 million global investment fund dedicated to advancing the next generation of security disruptors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security
Investment

Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security

The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
How the best tech deals get done using tech
Document Management

How the best tech deals get done using tech

Venture capital (VC) is a massive global industry, with record funding for startups, but tech isn't usually a factor. That's starting to change.

By Steve Baxter • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Blockchain

Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter

This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Bots

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US

Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Software Development

NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Global fintech investment growing - report
Fintech

Global fintech investment growing - report

Venture capital investments in fintech suggest that the gradual increase witnessed since 2014 has now shown a spurt in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Robotics

Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Robotics

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company

Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch
Fleet Management

CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch

Telogis, whose cloud-based location intelligence software is used in more than 100 countries, is kicking off a delayed job recruitment drive in New.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Internet of Things

Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...

NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Schools

Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding

Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
Rocket Lab

World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...

Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014