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Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Crowdfunding

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding
Crowdfunding

Safety solutions startup wins 'radical generosity' funding

Guardian Angel Security was one of five New Zealand businesses selected by 500 women (SheEO Activators) who contributed $1100 each.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses
Digital Transformation

Tā Koha: The new crowdfunding programme for Māori businesses

Tā Koha will support Māori business and social ventures that wish to use 'crowd power' or whanau supporters to fund the kaupapa they care about most.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?

New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has raised $500,000 of its $900,000 equity crowdfunding goal in just four days.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment
Crowdfunding

Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment

The rising investment in the New Zealand technology sector is supposedly a reflection of its strong performance globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018
Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge
Crowdfunding

Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge

Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Kiwi startup launches crowdfunding campaign to fund next stage of growth
Digital Entertainment

Kiwi startup launches crowdfunding campaign to fund next stage of growth

Auckland-based social enterprise The Module Project have made major inroads with their long-lasting and upgradeable mobile wireless speaker, Decibel.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device
Crowdfunding

Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device

The magpie service includes an app and a free GPS device that is one of the smallest and smartest on the market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Global Stories

Crowdfunding stories

The imminent failure of WhiteLabel NZ, liquidation next?
Crowdfunding

The imminent failure of WhiteLabel NZ, liquidation next?

Outsourced sales & marketing company, WhiteLabel NZ, faces financial troubles as staff leave & funds are owed. #BusinessNews #WhiteLabelNZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2022
This camera's easy installation is revolutionising security
Smart Home

This camera's easy installation is revolutionising security

LightCam's smart bulb design makes security camera installation as simple as screwing in a light bulb, revolutionising home surveillance with minimal hassle.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Apple

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign
Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Khonology: Competition or collaboration between fintech and banks?
Fintech

Khonology: Competition or collaboration between fintech and banks?

Fintech firms are posing competition to traditional financial institutions after the 2008 financial crisis, says crowdfunding provider WLCF.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality
Crowdfunding

Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Crowdfunding stories

Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion
Agricultural Technology

Aussie agritech company turns to equity crowdfunding to aid expansion

Australian agritech firm DIT Technologies has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal to fund its expansion across multiple states.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020