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Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans

Blackpearl Group has begun trading on the ASX to boost its global expansion, driven by 87% revenue growth and AI-focused products for SMBs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to boost AI sales, USD $2.1m ARR
Artificial Intelligence

B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to boost AI sales, USD $2.1m ARR

B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to accelerate AI sales growth, leveraging USD $2.1m ARR and expanding its global footprint in automated outbound sales.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth

Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report
Customer Experience

Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report

Blackpearl Group has reported a substantial increase in Annual Recurring Revenue, reaching NZD $11.1 million by December 2024, amidst strategic innovations.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Marketing Technologies

Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes

Blackpearl Group has launched Pearl Diver, an AI tool designed to help businesses adapt to the impending cookie-less environment in Chrome.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth

Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Software-as-a-Service

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Blackpearl & Arcanum AI join forces to revolutionise tech collaborations
Progress

Blackpearl & Arcanum AI join forces to revolutionise tech collaborations

Kiwi tech firms Blackpearl and Arcanum AI merge AI capabilities with cloud services to revolutionise tech collaborations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Blackpearl Group reports record-breaking H1 2023 financial results
Financial results

Blackpearl Group reports record-breaking H1 2023 financial results

Blackpearl Group announces record-breaking H1 2023 interim results with a 221% rise in ARR and a gross profit surge of 284%.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023
Blackpearl Group welcomes Tori Colebourne as new Chief Marketing Officer
Data Analytics

Blackpearl Group welcomes Tori Colebourne as new Chief Marketing Officer

Blackpearl Group announces Tori Colebourne, ex-Head of Growth at Spark Business Group, as their new Chief Marketing Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023
Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
New milestone set for Black Pearl Group's digital sales product
Digital Transformation

New milestone set for Black Pearl Group's digital sales product

Black Pearl Group's Pearl Diver product secures NZD$1M in annual recurring revenue; new features and partnerships ahead.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023

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Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl opens retail offer after AUD $10.3m raise & US deal

Blackpearl has opened its retail entitlement offer at AUD $0.95 per share after raising AUD $10.3m institutionally and acquiring US AI firm B2B Rocket.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires
NZX

Blackpearl Group announces leadership changes & hires

Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl reports $10.4m ARR, raises $10m funding

Blackpearl reports a 126% growth in annual recurring revenue to $10.4 million, driven by its Pearl Diver platform and a $10 million capital raise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Blackpearl Group ARR doubles, eyes on $10 million target
Productivity

Blackpearl Group ARR doubles, eyes on $10 million target

Blackpearl Group's annual recurring revenue skyrockets by 122% to $5.5m in their latest quarter, with the technology firm setting sights on future $10m target.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024