Funding stories - Page 13
Vodafone Foundation funds VR learning programme for struggling youth
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Methodist Mission Southern is using their Vodafone Foundation funding to create and pilot a bespoke youth VR learning programme.
Singapore startup Horangi Cybersecurity raises $3m funding for APAC growth
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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endpoint protection
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The company will use the funds to improve its proprietary technologies, scaling business operations and expanding into key Asian markets.
Digital Shadows' $26m funding a 'huge milestone', says CEO
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Digital Shadows has raised $26 million in a Series C funding round, which will be put towards global expansion and its service development.
Victoria University incubator receives Govt’s Entrepreneurial Universities funding
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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nz government
CMIC will incubate potential startups and industry pipelines to strengthen New Zealand’s computing and media ecosystem.
ForgeRock announces results of massive Series D funding round
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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open source
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ForgeRock secures £63m in Series D, bolstering global digital identity expansion and tech innovation amidst booming sales.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions to expand continental reach with $26.3m funding
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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lookingglass cyber solutions
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions bags £26.3m to bolster its global cyber-defence reach, eyeing expansion across five continents.
Singapore AI provider seals $8m funding – goal for country to become a leader
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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taiger
Taiger has brought in S$8 million of funding in what the company says is a boon to Singapore’s efforts to become a leader in artificial intelligence.
Callaghan Innovation funds OHS app Forsite
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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healthtech
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
Forsite, a pioneering OHS app, gets a £15m boost from Callaghan Innovation to enhance safety in the construction and property sectors.
iPaaS startup secures $10 million in funding from Storm Ventures & Salesforce
Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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Workato clinches $10M to propel digital transformation with its iPaaS platform, backed by Storm Ventures and Salesforce.
OVH raises €400 million to accelerate global data centre growth
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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colocation
OVH has signalled its intentions for the future with a huge funding round to support its strategic developments & continued growth around the world.
Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled
Tue, 30th May 2017
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computers in homes
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digital divide
The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.
Teacher quality 'single most important influence' on success, study finds
Tue, 30th Aug 2016
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board of trustees
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warehouse stationery
Teachers are the most important factor in determining the education outcomes of New Zealand children, according to a new survey.
Ministry announces extension of Teacher-Led Innovation Fund
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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dyslexia
The Ministry of Education will extend funding for the Teacher-Led Innovation Fund for another two years, according to Education Minister Hekia Parata.
Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY
Tue, 24th May 2016
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healthtech
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sky
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earthquakes
Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.
$1 million new funding for NZ ON Air-Canada joint projects
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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collaboration
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digital media
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nz on air
NZ On Air and Canada Media Fund will receive $1 million in funding for three new projects, it was announced today.
Partner wanted: NZ On Air seeks partner for online children's content
Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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safe
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interactive
Wrightson says NZ On Air seeks to partner with an organisation that can invest in or extend a suitable online platform and/or app.
CSC's Adrian McKenzie hits the road for Halberg foundation
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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fitness
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charity
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epharmacy
Kiwis are being asked to dig deep as CSC's Adrian McKenzie takes to the road to raise funds for a cause close to his heart.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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crowdfunding
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multitude
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funding
New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.