Startups stories
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for workplace tasks
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Emergent unveils Wingman, an always-on AI agent for email, scheduling and sales support as Australian firms seek to ease admin pressure.
Emergent launches Wingman autonomous AI agent for work
2 days ago
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Emergent's Wingman puts autonomous AI agents to work across email, calendars and chats, with human approval for higher-risk actions.
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
3 days ago
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US AI megadeals push global venture capital to a record USD $330.9 billion as OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI dominate first-quarter funding.
Feijoa named INFINZ innovation finalist for KiwiSaver app
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Feijoa's round-up savings app earns INFINZ Awards innovation finalist spot as the fintech targets bigger KiwiSaver balances.
Agoyu wins patent for AI moving quotes app in Puerto Rico
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Agoyu secures patent for AI-powered moving app that scans video inventories, matches licensed movers and returns quotes in minutes.
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management
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Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
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OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
Paysecure and Yaspa partner to link open banking platforms
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Paysecure and Yaspa team up to add open banking, fraud controls and account-to-account payments to merchants' checkout flows.
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
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Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
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London Tech Week to launch dedicated Deep Tech Stage in 2026, with AI, quantum, space and life sciences speakers.
Earlyasset raises $2 million to tackle venture liquidity
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Earlyasset emerges from stealth with $2 million pre-seed backing to build infrastructure for broader private market share sales.
Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal
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Multiplier expands in New Zealand with Oxygen Advisors buyout as the startup-focused accounting firm joins its global roll-up.
Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
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AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.
New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards names record 2026 finalists
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New Zealand tech awards draw record entries as finalists span company growth, agritech and deep tech amid sector resilience.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
Rocketlane raises USD $60m to expand AI services platform
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Rocketlane secures USD $60m Series C to accelerate global rollout of Nitro, its AI-driven professional services execution platform.
Transcelestial ranks among Fast Company's top innovators
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Laser network pioneer Transcelestial lands in Fast Company's 2026 Asia-Pacific top four, joining the World's Most Innovative list.
Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million for cattle weighing tech
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New Zealand agritech startup Scanabull raises NZD $1.1 million to scale smartphone-based 3D cattle weighing for beef farmers.
Norton launches Revamp AI for professional presence
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Norton unveils Revamp, an AI tool to help professionals craft and schedule credible social posts while keeping full control of their voice.