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LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments
PwC

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups
NZVIF

Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups

The partnership with NZVIF's Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
New Zealand Government

Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors

Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Record $69mil angel investments poured into young New Zealand companies in 2016
Angel Investments

Record $69mil angel investments poured into young New Zealand companies in 2016

Fewer portfolio companies are getting funded, but high-performing ones are able to close larger sized capital rounds.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017