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NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million
Software

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future
Unified Communications

IM Showcase 2018 keynotes - Staring into NZ's future

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.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Kiwi cloud company raises $1.2m, eyes up enterprise space
Disaster Recovery

Kiwi cloud company raises $1.2m, eyes up enterprise space

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2015

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Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally
Punakaiki Fund

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push
Fleet Management

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to expand its cloud-based vessel management software globally, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Agricultural Technology

Record 300-plus firms shortlisted for New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards

Over 300 firms across New Zealand are finalists in the 30th Hi-Tech Awards, showcasing innovation across diverse tech sectors nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut
Initial Public Offering

Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut

Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Venture capital fund extends offer following low investment
Power / Energy

Venture capital fund extends offer following low investment

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.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2013
Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment
Information Communication & Technology

Punakaiki Fund seeks $50m for NZ tech investment

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2013