Startups stories - Page 13
New programme launches to help start-ups reap full rewards of cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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civo
Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey.
New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New fintech startup YouPay offers a unique online shopping option where you pick what items you want from over 250 retailers and get someone else to pay.
Xerox and Oracle partner to help new ventures launch fast, with a focus on 3D printing, IoT, and AR
Mon, 20th Dec 2021
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iot
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iiot
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supply chain
Xerox has signed a multi-year deal with Oracle to provide cloud-computing infrastructure and software focusing on 3D printing and IoT.
Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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martech
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marketing
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strategy
Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.
29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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pdf
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wfh
Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
NZ's startup ecosystem on a winning streak as investment levels climb - report
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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pwc
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investment
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angel association new zealand
New Zealand's startup industry received almost $60 million worth of investment from 66 deals in the first half of 2021.
Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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trends & predictions
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cyber attacks
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cyber warfare
The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.
Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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healthtech
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pwc
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r&d
Deep tech firms struggle for cash as changes to R&D funding leave them waiting more than a year, urging urgent government action.
Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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e-commerce
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apps
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entrepreneur
Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.
LawVu raises $17m in funding round, sets sights on global expansion
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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funding
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capital raising
New Zealand legal tech startup LawVu has raised $17m in Series A funding, led by Insight Partners and supported by AirTree Ventures.
Mastercard's new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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crypto
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blockchain
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martech
Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.
New brain supplementation brand launches in NZ
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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kiwi startup spotlight
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launch
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startups
Simply Nootropics, the brain supplement for cognitive function and brain performance, has launched in New Zealand.
New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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clean technologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.
Startup incubator Te Ōhaka holds event showcasing current projects
Fri, 7th May 2021
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education, learning & training
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startups
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partners
Ara training institute staff have been invited to Christchurch's startup hub Te Ōhaka to mix with some of the centre's current startup projects.
NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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pwc
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investment
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angel investments
New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association.
Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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recruitment
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employment
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talent
Over 70% of tech talent would consider working for a startup in 2021, with men more likely than women, says a survey by Talent Works.
Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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canterbury university
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ara institute of canterbury
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thinclab
Residents of Christchurch, Selwyn and Ashburton who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are invited to submit their start-up ideas to a new programme.
Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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cx
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martech
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data collection
FileInvite is a document and data collection engine that looks to improve customer experience and employee productivity.
PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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healthtech
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pwc
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investment
Investment in New Zealand startups has remained relatively stable despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and disruption to business.