Startups stories - Page 30

It has been a successful year for Kiwi start-ups involved in Callaghan Innovation's Technology Incubator Programme.

Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.

The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.

IBM has been named as a Leader in the 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances.

New Zealand-based Qotient's innovative cloud and app tool boosts sales team productivity by codifying best practices, now eyeing North American expansion.

Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.

Syngency, the Kiwi software company, has won first place at the TechNode Demo Day conference in Taiwan this week.

Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley's thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.

The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.

In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.

The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.

A Kiwi tech startup has jumped on the equity crowdfunding bandwaggon, and is hoping to raise $500,000 through PledgeMe to grow its app.

In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.

NZ's Snaffle revolutionises job matching, pairing employers with ideal candidates, slashing recruitment stress and time, say creators.

Hawke's Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.

This model provides a win-win solution where travellers get a free one-way car or campervan hire while rental companies save big money on relocation costs.

French start-up Prynt is developing a smartphone case that doubles as a printer, allowing users to instantly print their photos.

David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million in an initial public offer on the A.

Social media is becoming an increasingly crucial tool for NZ exporters, and exporters are using this channel in more creative and innovative ways.

Traits to look for in start-up hires: motivation, curiosity, can-do attitude, balls, hunger, humour, impact, flexibility, audacity, competitiveness. 🚀.