Startups stories - Page 21
Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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fintech
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waddle
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startups
Waddle grants businesses a real-time view of available funding, with an automatic drawdown of funds against unpaid invoices.
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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investment
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capital raising
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melodics
New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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saas
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healthtech
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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vr
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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loyalty programmes
Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.
Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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peer-to-peer
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sharing economy
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startups
Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.
Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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rental bonds
Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.
HR tech startup disrupting online job-seeking with AI
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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job seekers
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jobgetter
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startups
The platform uses machine learning to give job seekers real-time recommendations about how best to present themselves in a CV.
Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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notebook
Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.
Fintech startup helps Kiwis invest $7m for retirement
Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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fintech
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investment
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kiwisaver
New Zealand fintech Ilumony guides Kiwis to savvy $7m investment, boosting retirement funds with zero-fee advice.
Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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edutech
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social enterprise
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stem
MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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smart home
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technology gifts
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startups
New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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apps
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lazyaz
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delivery-as-a-service
LazyAz began as a 17-year-old's bright idea and has surged into an app taking on global brands in the delivery services and digital marketplace arena.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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fintech
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icehouse
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
AI data scientist startup secures AU$16m in Series-A funding
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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data science
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ai
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sequoia capital china
The capital raised will be invested directly into the expansion of Hyper Anna's operations to international markets that include Asia and the US.
Ford's US$1 billion artificial intelligence startup: Everything you need to know about Argo AI
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cartech
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ai
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self-driving cars
Ford plans to invest $1bn in Argo AI over the next five years in order to develop a software platform for fully autonomous vehicles.
Startup Sharesies hits milestone $1million invested through its app
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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cloud services
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investment
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sharesies
Investment app Sharesies has a minimum buy-in of $5 and encourages New Zealanders to invest amounts they can afford, on a regular basis.
Aussie anti-piracy blockchain startup launches token sale
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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crypto
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blockchain
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piracy
Sydney's Veredictum launches a token sale for a blockchain-based anti-piracy platform, aiming to raise USD $7.5m to USD $20m and cut piracy by 80% in 10 years.
New Zealand's startup ecosystem growing up, but more can be done - MYOB
Fri, 11th Aug 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
New Zealand's startup scene is thriving, but more support is needed to truly maximise its potential, says Carolyn Luey of MYOB.
A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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solar power
Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...