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Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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ai
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healthtech
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
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NZ's first impact fund invests in Auckland company Grounded

Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The Auckland-based business supplies a range of sustainably sourced packaging, including mailer boxes and bags for eCommerce.
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New Zealand to get a boost on global impact investment stage

Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Aotearoa New Zealand joins the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, promising new opportunities and global insights for local social enterprises.
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New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
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NZ's first social impact investment fund goes live

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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healthtech
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social enterprise
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akina
Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.
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Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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investment
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sharesies
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impact investment
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
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Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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investment
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akina
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social enterprise world forum
Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.