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Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign
Health Technologies

Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign

Australian tech startup Cogniss raises $1.1m in successful equity crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its target and enabling plans for global growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022

Global Stories

Capital raising stories

eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round
Fintech

eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round

An Ireland-based financing platform is gearing up for expansion into markets including Asia, the United States, and Europe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Open source

The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups

The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising
Artificial Intelligence

AI-driven GiveTech expands globally, helping charities innovate in fundraising

Australian GiveTech startup Dataro has announced its AUD 2.5 million seed funding round led by Basis Set Ventures, Black Sheep Capital, and Save The Children.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce
Supply Chain

Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce

Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Fund II, a $100 million investment vehicle in partnership with Accel, focused on cybersecurity and adjacent markets.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round
Data Analytics

Emmi gears up for global expansion following latest funding round

Emmi, an Australian fintech specializing in carbon risk solutions, has raised $3.5m to support global expansion of its Global Carbon Efficiency Rating (GCER).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets
Fintech

DiviPay raises $20 million, looks to expand into international markets

Sydney-based start-up DiviPay has raised $20m in Series A funding to expand its operations and product offering in international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Dec 2021
Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth
Fintech

Mambu raises $235 million in latest funding round, sets sights on global growth

Mambu, the SaaS banking platform, has raised $235m in a Series E funding round led by EQT Growth, valuing the company at $4.9bn.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate
Internet of Things

Claroty raises $400m, announces intent to acquire Medigate

Claroty secures $400m in funding and acquires Medigate to become the most well-funded cybersecurity firm in OT, IoMT, and enterprise IoT sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security
Investment

Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security

The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
WSO2 announces $90m funding will be used to drive global expansion
Customer Relationship Management

WSO2 announces $90m funding will be used to drive global expansion

WSO2 has announced that the company has closed $90 million in financing from client vehicles, advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management Private Credit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Mergers and Acquisitions

Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m

Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint
Cybersecurity

Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint

Orca Security raises $550m in funding round led by Temasek, boosting its valuation to $1.8bn as demand for its cloud security platform grows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2021
TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth
Trade

TradeWindow successfully raises $15M, continues to pursue APAC growth

TradeWindow raises NZ$15m in capital raise, with strategic shareholders ASB Bank and Quayside Holdings leading the investment round.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2021
Fivetran hits $5.6 billion valuation, enters agreement to acquire HVR
Mergers and Acquisitions

Fivetran hits $5.6 billion valuation, enters agreement to acquire HVR

Data integration company Fivetran has agreed to acquire enterprise data replication technology provider HVR in a cash and stock deal worth $700m.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
CoderSchool closes US$2.6 million pre-Series A funding
Marketing Technologies

CoderSchool closes US$2.6 million pre-Series A funding

CoderSchool raises $2.6m in pre-Series A round led by Monks Hill Ventures to expand educational content and technology infrastructure in Vietnam.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021