Latest Private Equity & Venture Capital News
A New Zealand early-stage venture firm is nearing closing its first fund over-subscribed.
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First investments from defence fund
16 Oct 2022 - Investment activity
A new fund set up to invest in defence innovation has made its first two investments.
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US online gaming investors have taken stakes in a Sydney internet media company that focuses on the sector.
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A leading US venture capital firm has revived interest in acquiring an ASX-listed software company.
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A $US100 million funding round has maintained the $US5.5 billion valuation set for an Australian fintech before this year's tech sector market correction.
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A global asset management firm has committed $795 million to a New Zealand-founded company that has developed technology that can convert carbon emissions into jet fuel.
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Microsoft's corporate venture arm has backed a New Zealand-founded company that has developed an artificial intelligence platform for planning and monitoring sales channel strategies.
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A revised public-to-private offer has been made for a company that provides donations management technology for churches.
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A leading venture capital firm has led a pre-seed investment round for a New Zealand start-up which plans to develop content for a future internet in which games, TV and films will merge.
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Private capital voice for Treasurer’s round table
11 Oct 2022 - News
The private capital sector is to be represented on Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ new investor round table.
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State government investor takes stake in experiences marketplace
10 Oct 2022 - Investment activity
A state government investment company has led a $10 million investment round in an online marketplace for experiences focusing on young travelers.
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A federal government fund has invested in a business that sells window blinds direct to retail customers via its website.
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A mid-market private equity firm has led a $10 million funding round for a company that provides software to monitor the efficient power use of commercial buildings.
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The venture capital arm of a major bank has invested in a new player in small business financial management software.
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A New Zealand specialist venture capital firm has added to its local portfolio taking a stake in a developer of online games which has global sales.
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Search engine exit will generate strong return
07 Oct 2022 - Performance
The acquisition of an internet search engine provider will return a large part of the fund raised by a Sydney-based early-stage technology investment firm.
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A large South Korean investment business plans to step up activity in the Australian venture capital space after recruiting from a leading local firm.
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An ASX-listed fund manager has led a $33 million investment round in a fintech that provides retailers with embedded financial services for customers.
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A state government-backed fund has invested in Australia's leading manufacturer of steel pressure pipelines.
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Two overseas venture firms have provided seed-funding for a prop-tech start-up launched in Sydney last year and already providing services internationally
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