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Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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SwipedOn's CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.
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Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth's gravity.
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Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.
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NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.
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Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Do you have entrepreneurial tendencies or tendons, where it's a part of your body and you can't do anything else?.
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Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.
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Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what's possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.
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Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.
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Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.
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CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.
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Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly

Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.
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Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.
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GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
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Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k

Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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Amy was created out of a vision for children everywhere to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
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New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
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Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Organisations seek to apply AI for shareholder value, partnering with startups at national innovation event Tech23.