Startups stories - Page 16
Edtech firm Kami raises $1.5m
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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New Zealand's edtech firm Kami raises USD $1.5 million, aiming to expand its innovative paperless classroom solutions across North America and beyond.
Startup launches online marketplace for lending items in AU
Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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online shopping
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online marketing
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sharing economy
Think TradeMe, eBay, Amazon, except instead of buying products, you're renting spare items from everyday consumers.
NZ companies ill-prepared for new digital marketing era
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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martech
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google
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amazon
Kim Voon claims New Zealand companies need to get off their bums and get on with adopting new marketing tech or face being left behind by their global peers.
Arrow Electronics and Infineon to provide ANZ startup support
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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iot
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arrow ecs
The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to support startups across Australia and New Zealand, among other countries.
$38m later and KiwiNet is still going strong with new appointments
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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Since 2011 KiwiNet has been investing into new ideas and innovations in New Zealand with the aim to facilitate commercial success.
New Kiwis Challenge celebrates migrant entrepreneurs
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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entrepreneurship
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zino ventures
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startups
The New Kiwis Challenge concluded last week, celebrating migrant entrepreneurship with top startups like WuKong Education aiming for global impact.
Tech Trailblazer Awards seek tech talent from all over the globe
Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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awards
This year's entries are open to enterprise technology startups that are less than six years old and at C-series funding or below.
Booster pledges $10m to Victoria Uni's Viclink startups
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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digital transformation
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victoria university
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r&d
Victoria University of Wellington's Viclink and financial services firm Booster are set to invest $10 million to develop startups.
Vehicle security startup Trillium recognised by innovation platform
Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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cartech
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plug and play
Trillium, a cybersecurity leader in vehicle data protection, has been named Plug and Play's Hottest Company for August, standing out among hundreds of startups.
Silicon Valley connection to boost NZ's agritech sector
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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agricultural technology
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startups
An upcoming agritech conference in Silicon Valley may have a huge impact on New Zealand's agritech sector, even from thousands of kilometres away.
Exclusive: The opportunities and challenges for Kiwi tech companies
Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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fintech
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healthtech
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nztech
Kiwi tech businesses face challenges in accessing talent, capital, and larger customer markets, according to Augen Software Group director Mitchell Pham.
10 innovative Christchurch start-ups profiting from govt scheme
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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fleet management
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startups
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brand development
Delivered by ChristchurchNZ, 10 promising start-ups were granted an intense 12-week mentoring course to help them get a leg up.
New solution helps small businesses get paid anywhere, anytime
Sat, 28th Jul 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A common gripe among start-ups and small businesses is the issue of payment, and this new solution from Westpac hopes to resolve that.
Kiwi go-getters punching above weight at Microsoft event
Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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microsoft imagine cup
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Alongside 49 teams from 33 countries, a record-breaking three teams competed for New Zealand at the 16th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup.
Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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new zealand government
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business strategy
New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.
Kiwi businesses taking the lead in fibre adoption
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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fibre
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smb
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voyager internet
A NZ company says Kiwi businesses are right at the top globally when it comes to fibre adoption, but for reasons beyond faster broadband.
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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auckland university
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3d printing
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new zealand government
Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University's Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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xcelerate
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the short-list of startups who have earned their place in the inaugural 'Xcelerate' programme.
SAP Venture Studio funds startups solving social issues
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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social enterprise
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SAP.iO Venture Studio backs startups tackling social and environmental issues, showcasing SAP's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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entrepreneur
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investment
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dei
A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.