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Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks forms $20m venture fund for budding security vendors

Palo Alto Networks has announced the formation of a $20 million security venture fund for seed, early and growth-stage security companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks
Fintech

Moula poised for huge growth as former Xero head joins ranks

Australian online lending platform Moula has snapped up former Xero MD Chris Ridd as it plans for massive growth.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Aussie SaaS company gears up for local and global expansion
Supply Chain

Aussie SaaS company gears up for local and global expansion

Unleashed Software has raised $3 million in new capital and is reportedly planning to expand business both locally and on an international level.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth
Unified Communications

NZ-based Virsae gears up for global growth

Virsae, the Auckland-based cloud services provider, is looking to raise $3 million from equity investors to accelerate growth internationally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Pumpkin Patch stock sinks to record low on concern ailing retailer may seek more capital
Capital

Pumpkin Patch stock sinks to record low on concern ailing retailer may seek more capital

Pumpkin Patch shares fell to a record low on concern the unprofitable children's clothing chain may seek new capital to bolster its balance sheet a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014

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NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million
Crypto

NZ crypto platform startup aiming to raise $1million

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 14th May 2018
GeoOp to raise $2.4M in private placement to fund Australian growth, SPP to follow
Capital

GeoOp to raise $2.4M in private placement to fund Australian growth, SPP to follow

GeoOp to raise $2.4m to fund expansion in Australia through private placement to foreign investors, senior management and the board.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2015
Serko cuts revenue forecast for second time
Capital

Serko cuts revenue forecast for second time

Serko has downgraded its revenue outlook for a second time as a slowing Australian economy weighs and after a number of contracts were delayed.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2015
UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share
Capital

UPDATE: Transport and logistics provider Fliway offering IPO at $1.20 to $1.40 per share

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics provider behind the first float on the NZX this year, is hoping to raise between $27.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year
Supply Chain

Fliway to raise up to $50 mln in first NZ IPO of the year

Fliway Group, the transport and logistics group, will seek up to $50 million in New Zealand's first initial public offering of the year, with a sale e.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015
RESEND: CHH organises its way into new paper bag factory
Agricultural Technology

RESEND: CHH organises its way into new paper bag factory

The new Japanese owners of the pulp and paper manufacturer arm of Carter Holt Harvey are to invest $30 million into an upgrade of the company's Pen.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
NZX January trading volume drops, value edges up
Capital

NZX January trading volume drops, value edges up

The volume of cash trading on New Zealand's share market dropped in January from a year earlier, in what's typically a quiet month, though the valu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Eco-lender Prometheus Finance calls in receiver
Fintech

Eco-lender Prometheus Finance calls in receiver

Prometheus Finance, the Wellington-based finance company with a mandate for socially responsible lending, has called in receivers after failing to.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2014
UPDATED: Yealands Wine hires UBS for capital raising advice
Capital

UPDATED: Yealands Wine hires UBS for capital raising advice

Yealands Wine Group, New Zealand's sixth-largest wine exporter, has hired investment bank UBS to advise on capital-raising options, including an in.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2014
Oceania aged-care business planning IPO, in talks with investors
Health Technologies

Oceania aged-care business planning IPO, in talks with investors

Oceania Healthcare is on track for an initial public offering in early 2015, but the Macquarie Group managed aged-care operator's chief executive,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2014
Capital gains as Optimizer HQ raises $4m
Partner Programmes

Capital gains as Optimizer HQ raises $4m

New Zealand technology firm closes a multi-million dollar investment in new capital from local and international investors.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2013
Wynyard signals IPO and NZX-listing to fuel growth
Capital

Wynyard signals IPO and NZX-listing to fuel growth

Company considering raising capital by an Initial Public Offering (IPO) and a listing on the NZX Main Board to accelerate its international growth strategy.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th May 2013