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Startups stories - Page 19

Blackcap

New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
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BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.
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Rocket Lab engineer launches Kiwi eCommerce site

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Rocket Lab engineer Levi Fawcett launches AllGoods, a free Kiwi eCommerce platform empowering local sellers with swift shipping and zero fees for users.
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Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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FileInvite streamlines the process of requesting, receiving and storing personal information without the need to use email.
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Kiwi startup DROPIT's live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix

Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
Invsta

Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
Sodaince

Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition

Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
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Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
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Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer's hands with blockchain

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
Soul machines

Kiwi AI company's digital human being tested at UK bank

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines' technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
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Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced

Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Innovative quartet to judge NZ's leading Innes48 Start-up event, setting the stage for vibrant entrepreneurial showdown.
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Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
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Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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MemePR's marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.
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Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.
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Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.
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Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Australian startup Gooroo has launched Mindspace, a tool using behavioural neuroscience to identify employee potential and enhance workforce capabilities.
Ubco

NZ's first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
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UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator

Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.