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Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Accelerator

Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain
Blockchain

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain

Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced
SODA Inc

Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced

Innovative quartet to judge NZ's leading Innes48 Start-up event, setting the stage for vibrant entrepreneurial showdown.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Mergers and Acquisitions

Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets
Cartech

NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets

UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries
BizDojo

UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth's gravity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Global Stories

Startups stories

Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Unified Communications

Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing
Unified Communications

Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing

MemePR's marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring
Cybersecurity

Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring

Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.

By Tom Batterbury • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential
Artificial Intelligence

Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential

Australian startup Gooroo has launched Mindspace, a tool using behavioural neuroscience to identify employee potential and enhance workforce capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Fintech

SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.

By James McGrath • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Software-as-a-Service

Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark

SwipedOn's CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board
Internet of Things

Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Startups stories

Alibaba Cloud opens first data center in Indonesia with big plans for local startups
Public Cloud

Alibaba Cloud opens first data center in Indonesia with big plans for local startups

The new data center is a part of Alibaba Cloud's initiative of supporting the Indonesian Government in creating 1000 startups by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018