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Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push

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Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
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Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.
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Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to expand its cloud-based vessel management software globally, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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clean technologies
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Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.
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NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.
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IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future

Tue, 29th May 2018
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digital transformation
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Ingram Micro's 2018 Showcase invited some of the most forward-thinking minds from the IT industry to talk, and the future they painted is fascinating.
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Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.
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Kiwi cloud company raises $1.2m, eyes up enterprise space

Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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cloud services
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Revert, the New Zealand-based cloud backup specialist, has raised $1.2 million in its second round of funding, which will be used extend its solution.
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Venture capital fund extends offer following low investment

Fri, 4th Oct 2013
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Internet commentator Lance Wiggs extends his Punakaiki Fund offer by about three weeks on signs the IPO would miss its minimum target of $5 million.
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Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment

Thu, 22nd Aug 2013
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Investment company releases prospectus for initial public offering, hoping to raise $50m to invest in New Zealand's internet and technology sectors.