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A leading insurance company has invested in a technology company that remotely analyses the insurance risks of rural properties.
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The economic effects of the COVID-19 lockdown have prompted a venture firm to launch capital raising for its next fund.
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State government funding will support the establishment of four new angel investor networks.
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A Sydney-based start-up has become the first independent fintech to attract investment from all four of Australia’s major trading banks.
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A revised take-private bid reduces the value of a listed entertainment company 40% from before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Individual investors back new slant on buy-now-pay-later technology.
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Venture firm invests second time around
15 May 2020 - Investment activity
A venture firm has led a commercialisation investment round in a company it passed on at seed stage.
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A private equity bidder may share a public-to-private deal with other investors.
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A New Zealand investment company has provided the entire $33 million Series A funding for a fintech start-up.
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New Zealand business divestment abandoned
13 May 2020 - News
An Australian listed financial services business has abandoned efforts to sell its New Zealand wealth management arm.
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New investment from existing investors has propelled an Australian challenger bank to unicorn status.
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A global investment firm is to take a controlling interest in a bank-owned Australian investment business.
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An ASX-listed company is to take legal action against a global private equity firm for failing to proceed with acquisition of the company.
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Acquisition bid expected to be withdrawn
01 May 2020 - News
An ASX announcement is expected to confirm a private equity-backed company is pulling out of an acquisition deal.
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The price of a corporate divestment deal has been reduced 25% by COVID-19.
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The world’s largest private equity firm has taken a stake in a listed Australian casino company.
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Private equity now 18.2% of Future Fund
27 Apr 2020 - Performance
Private equity now represents 18.2% of the Future Fund although the sovereign wealth fund has been reducing its exposure to illiquid assets.
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A recently established co-investment platform for individuals interested in investing in high growth technology companies is rapidly building scale.
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New Zealand government could allocate to overseas fund managers
24 Apr 2020 - New funds and fundraising
Some government funding to be provided to grow New Zealand businesses could be allocated to overseas fund managers.
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A Sydney-based growth capital firm has led a group of mainly Australian investors backing a fast-growing Queensland technology company.
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