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Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
Agricultural Technology

Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups

Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
Mental Health

NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain

The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop
Investment

Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop

Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.

By James and Hana Schofield • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions

Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Startup ecosystem stories

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
Robotics

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March

NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Startup ecosystem stories

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Unified Communications

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025

The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Funding

Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize

The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Rippling partners with Innovation Bay for global expansion
Agricultural Technology

Rippling partners with Innovation Bay for global expansion

Rippling and Innovation Bay have teamed up to aid Australian startups in workforce management, easing their path to global expansion amidst operational challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
Expense Management

Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders

Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Digital Transformation

UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025