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Startups stories - Page 21

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Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB's various bookkeeping needs

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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For small businesses, there isn't always enough work needed to warrant hiring a full-time employee for admin work.
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Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
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Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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InstaREM's service differentiates itself in two ways: it's transparent about the cost, and doesn't take a cut of the money transferred as fees.
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Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Alongside the six company categories, which are segmented into Innovation Leaders and Hot Start Ups, there was one special award.
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Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
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VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
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Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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Waddle grants businesses a real-time view of available funding, with an automatic drawdown of funds against unpaid invoices.
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Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
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Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
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Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.
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Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform

Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.
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Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.
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HR tech startup disrupting online job-seeking with AI

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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The platform uses machine learning to give job seekers real-time recommendations about how best to present themselves in a CV.
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Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.
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Fintech startup helps Kiwis invest $7m for retirement

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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New Zealand fintech Ilumony guides Kiwis to savvy $7m investment, boosting retirement funds with zero-fee advice.
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Startup bringing STEM workshops to more schools with Mercedes win

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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MindKits was established in December 2008 after seeing a lack of support for New Zealanders in learning robotics and physical computing.
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You can have a chat with your spa-pool thanks to Adroit, a Kiwi startup

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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New smart technology by Kiwi company Adroit allows users to control and monitor their spa-pools remotely from anywhere in the world.
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Year-old Kiwi delivery services startup is already playing with the big boys

Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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LazyAz began as a 17-year-old's bright idea and has surged into an app taking on global brands in the delivery services and digital marketplace arena.
Genoapay

Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.