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New brain supplementation brand launches in NZ
Kiwi Startup Spotlight

New brain supplementation brand launches in NZ

Simply Nootropics, the brain supplement for cognitive function and brain performance, has launched in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business

New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Jun 2021
Startup incubator Te Ōhaka holds event showcasing current projects
Education, Learning & Training

Startup incubator Te Ōhaka holds event showcasing current projects

Ara training institute staff have been invited to Christchurch's startup hub Te Ōhaka to mix with some of the centre's current startup projects.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges
PwC

NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges

New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns
Health Technologies

PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns

Investment in New Zealand startups has remained relatively stable despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and disruption to business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses
Fintech

MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses

MYOB partners with Flare to bring smarter solutions to customers, following Flare's successful $22 million capital raise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches
Apps

'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches

New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020

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Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Crypto

Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups

Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jul 2021
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Hyperscale

AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study
Recruitment

Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study

Over 70% of tech talent would consider working for a startup in 2021, with men more likely than women, says a survey by Talent Works.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
Canterbury University

Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers

Residents of Christchurch, Selwyn and Ashburton who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are invited to submit their start-up ideas to a new programme.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers
Customer Experience

Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers

FileInvite is a document and data collection engine that looks to improve customer experience and employee productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia
Fintech

Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia

New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Christchurch-based startup hits its stride with $600K seed funding
Funding

Christchurch-based startup hits its stride with $600K seed funding

New Zealand startup Vxt raises NZ$600,000 in seed funding round to expand its voicemail-to-text app and broaden its product offering.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
NZ-based smart meetings startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ
Meetings

NZ-based smart meetings startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ

New Zealand startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ with a smart meetings platform, aiming to tackle the global inefficiency problem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

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Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals
Fintech

Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals

Brisbane-founded fintech startup WLTH has officially launched, aiming to disrupt the Australian financial services industry with ambitious growth projections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021