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New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech
Drones

New Zealand is the capital for groundbreaking drone tech

NZ company Dotterel has been accepted into American technology accelerator, TechStars, becoming the first New Zealand-based company to do so.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

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Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million
Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

The Melbourne-based fund is targeting USD $50 million as it backs fintechs struggling to secure local venture capital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines
Fintech

TerraPay & Raenest boost payouts to India, Philippines

TerraPay links its global payments network to Raenest to speed local-currency payouts to freelancers in India and the Philippines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive
Manufacturing

Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Global IoT startup surge: 2.7-fold growth from 2021 to 2024
Semiconductors

Global IoT startup surge: 2.7-fold growth from 2021 to 2024

The IoT startup landscape has surged with over 3,300 companies in 2024, marking a 2.7-fold increase since 2021, driven by growth in North America and APAC.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

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Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover
Digital Transformation

Toyota & Cuvva launch app-based short-term car cover

Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025