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One of Australia's leading venture capital firms has revalued its portfolio down 28% from $10 billion to $7.2 billion reflecting substantially lower valuations of listed technology companies.

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A state government is financing a program to develop 30 technology unicorns by the end of the current decade.

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A leading venture capital firm has led a $5.2 million funding round in a software company focused on simplifying documentation and calculation processes in construction and other 'built world' industries.

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The 'new generation' chief executive of a global private equity firm has resigned, reportedly after losing the support of the founders who installed him.

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A planned private equity refinancing of a New Zealand-based tourism business has gone ahead according to a newspaper report.

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An annual return of more than 22% has been reported for a private capital fund that invests in water rights.

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A deal-by-deal private equity firm which focuses on mid-size businesses is seeking to raise its first fund.

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UK investors have provided $25 million to commercialise products being developed by a Sydney-based non-meat and non-dairy alternative foods company.

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Individual investors provide Series A funding for serviced offices business.

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A private equity firm has acquired a national heartcare practices network.

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A healthcare private equity firm has taken a majority stake in a clinical testing laboratory business.

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A New Zealand private equity firm is to take a stake in an unlisted property fund manager.

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A venture-backed technology start-up, which reportedly was on track for a $1 billion valuation just months ago, has been placed in administration.

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A London-based global private equity firm is to acquire a majority stake in a leading Australian vehicle auctions business.

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A long-established investment company is seeking to raise up to $NZ50 million for new investments in New Zealand private businesses.

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Clean technology investors have provided funding of $42.5 million to commercialise a green hydrogen production process claimed to be 20% more efficient than existing technologies.

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The Australian Investment Council has appointed a former Macquarie Group executive as its new chief executive.

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A New Zealand private equity firm has exited its investment in an IT business through an international trade sale.

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An ASX-listed renewable energy company has knocked back an initial indicative bid from a private capital consortium but has left the door open for further negotiations.

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Research has found an alternative to hypodermic needle injection could be effective for delivery of COVID-19 vaccines.

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