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Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost

Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014

Fintech

New fund to help meet need for homegrown tech talent

A new tuition fund to train software developers has been launched to help address the critical shortage of IT talent in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2014

Carnival Labs

Kiwi firm scoops major US investment

Kiwi tech firm Carnival Labs has secured a major US investment in a round of funding led by American company Lerer Ventures.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2013

Snakk Media

Snakk grows annual revenue by 83%

The company's financial year ends with fourth quarter revenues almost doubling, increasing 94% year-on-year to over $980k.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2013

Network Infrastructure

Snakk Media expands with NZ office opening

Smartphone and tablet advertising specialist expands NZ presence with new Auckland office and executive appointment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2013

PowerbyProxi

US deal signals Power to the Proxi

Wireless innovator PowerbyProxi secures USD $5 million from TE Connectivity, enhancing its global footprint and strengthening the future of wireless tech.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013

Fintech

US investors pour $82M into Xero

Two American investors have increased their interest in cloud accounting software provider Xero by a total of $82 million.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Dec 2012

Fintech

Xero seeks short-term cash cover

The cloud accounting software firm expects to make more losses in its push to become a global player and may raise more cash to pay for those plans.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012

Unified Communications

TUANZ to cut staff

TUANZ to cut event staff, refocusing efforts on core advocacy for telecommunications customers amid declining sponsorship and event attendance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2012

Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012

GrabOne

GrabOne partners with Kidsline

GrabOne allies with Kidsline to support youth mental health, launching a donation page with options to contribute NZD $5 to NZD $50 for the cause.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2011

Capital

City visualisation firm receives investment boost

Auckland's Nextspace secures significant investment from ICE Angels, boosting development and export of its advanced 3D city visualisation tool, Visual City.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2011

Recruitment

Average ICT salary drops

Reduced funding and election-year uncertainty cause a 2% drop in average ICT salaries, says absoluteIT. Median wage now USD $75,000, with perks also cut.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2011

Airbnb

BnB next big internet thing?

Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2011

Government

Kiwis receive TechNZ investment

Jade Software in Wellington secures funding from TechNZ to enhance Investigator, their crime-fighting software, used by law enforcement in 29 countries.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010