Founders stories - Page 7
Dovetail raises $5m, continues to innovate in customer research space
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Dovetail raises AU$5m to expand its customer research platform. It has gained over 1,000 customers, including IBM and Harvard University.
Imprivata extends PAM capabilities with Xton acquisition
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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pam
Imprivata acquires Xton Technologies, enhancing its digital identity solutions with privileged access management capabilities.
Commerce logistics firm Locad raises $5m to support APAC expansion
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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supply chain
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shopping
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funding
Singapore-based eCommerce logistics integrator, Locad, has raised $4.9m in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India's Surge.
HIVERY continues to scale up following closure of debt funding round
Mon, 5th Jul 2021
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healthtech
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funding
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venture fund
AI specialist HIVERY has secured undisclosed debt financing from the 1V Venture Credit Fund ahead of its next funding round to support its growth.
Opsera releases native CI/CD automation for Salesforce
Tue, 29th Jun 2021
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uc
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devops
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data analytics
Opsera has launched native CI/CD release automation for Salesforce, addressing the lack of DevOps capabilities in the platform.
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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multi-cloud
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ndr
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cybersecurity
ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.
NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Thu, 20th May 2021
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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smb
US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.
Little Ones announces new 'digital employee' to help with baby sleep and nutrition
Fri, 12th Mar 2021
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uc
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martech
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it automation
Little Ones, a provider of programmes for better sleep and nutrition for babies, has launched a new 'digital employee' to provide automated advice.
Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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mdm
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.
F5 Networks completes Volterra acquisition
Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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devops
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edge computing
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apm
F5 Networks completes its $500m acquisition of Volterra, aiming to create an edge platform for enterprises and service providers.
Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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cybersafety
German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.
F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor
Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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edge computing
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multi-cloud
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f5 networks
Aims to leverage the acquisition of Volterra to create an edge 2.0 platform for enterprises and service providers.
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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vpns
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dei
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nordvpn
Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.
Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
Soprano Design has acquired Silverstreet, solidifying its position as a top global communications platform as a service (CPaaS) provider.
Firebolt scores funding, advances cloud data warehouse offering
Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Firebolt launches new cloud data warehouse as a service and secures $37m in funding from investors including Zeev Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.
COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ's digital businesses
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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cloud services
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callaghan innovation
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covid-19
Activity is picking up for many Kiwi software and digital businesses as demand increases for digital and cloud-based service offerings.
1touch.io launches channel partner programme
Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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data management
Offers a scalable data discovery, management and governance platform that automatically discovers hidden sensitive data.
How the best tech deals get done using tech
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Venture capital (VC) is a massive global industry, with record funding for startups, but tech isn't usually a factor. That's starting to change.
Alkira raises $54m to expand cloud networking IaaS exchanges
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The Alkira team of Amir and Atif Khan have a strong track record and approach to network cloud that could be 'more disruptive than SD-WAN'.