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Kiwi Stories

Investment stories

Brother-sister duo build crypto investment platform

A brother and sister team is behind one of New Zealand's newest cryptocurrency exchange platforms designed for everyday investors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018

KiwiNet

$38m later and KiwiNet is still going strong with new appointments

Since 2011 KiwiNet has been investing into new ideas and innovations in New Zealand with the aim to facilitate commercial success.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018

Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018

Digital Transformation

Trade Me rakes in 'record' 6.6% annual growth rate

Trade Me is celebrating another year of what it is calling 'record revenue and profit' for FY18, with increases up in all areas of the business.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

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

Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Investment

Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum coming to Wellington

The Ākina Foundation is gearing up for this year's Aotearoa Social Enterprise Forum, which is being held at Wellington Zoo in October.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018

Supply Chain

Logos to fly the flag in New Zealand

The Wiri acquisition marks Logos’ first New Zealand development as demand for industrial space rises on the back of e-commerce growth.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Sustainability

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018

Entrepreneur

Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money

A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Fintech

Kiwi investment startup Sharesies celebrates one-year milestone

Kiwi investment startup Sharesies marks its first year, amassing 15,410 users and NZD $15.7 million invested, and unveils a new flexible pricing plan.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

Technology Investment Network

NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report

Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Global Stories

Investment stories

Marketing Technologies

TIN Report hints at new chapter in NZ tech sector

New Zealand's top tech companies have seen a 38% rise in profitability, the largest increase since records began in 2005.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Interxion rolling out the big bucks to keep up with demand

The company has increased its 2018 CAPEX guide range to €425m-€450m to cater for several data centre expansions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018

Hyperscale

Expert says data centres are investments with almost guaranteed profits

Data centres offer long-term contracts and recurring revenues like conventional property, but they come with the added bonus of rapid growth prospects.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018