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Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
Agricultural Technology

Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups

Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?
EduTech

AI is the new vehicle for economic growth: How does New Zealand climb aboard?

New Zealand stands at a pivotal moment to harness AI's potential, which could add USD $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

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Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Customer Experience

Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs

Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers
EduTech

NextWork raises $2.3m to upskill displaced workers

NextWork, an EdTech startup, offers a unique adaptive platform for quick upskilling, starting with a free AWS Certification course.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024