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Punakaiki first fund to do NZ equity crowdfunding; raises $660,000 on debut

Tech investor Lance Wiggs' Punakaiki Fund has launched the first equity crowdfunding campaign for a private equity fund in New Zealand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015

Fundraising

Precinct raises $73.6 million from instos in capital raising

Precinct Properties raises NZD $73.6 million from institutional investors, gearing up for its retail offer to fund major Auckland developments.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Power / Energy

Energy Mad to raise $2.24M in rights issue at 13% discount

Energy Mad aims to secure £2.24m for expansion, offering shareholders cut-rate rights issue amid growth plans.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

Integration

Arvida Group raises $75 million in IPO

Arvida Group, the new retirement village operator, has raised the full $75 million sought through an initial public offering following strong deman.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2014

Unified Communications

Wellington-based crowdfunding campaign raises over $10,000 in first 12 hours

Wellington-based social tech company Loomio has kicked off their global crowdfunding campaign to a great start, raising over $10,000 in the first 12 hours.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014

Microsoft

Businesses bush bash to help cure kids

This weekend, corporate teams will compete in the Great Adventure Race to Cure Kids in New Zealand, raising money for child health research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2013

Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012