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Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?
Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019
LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Robotics

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company

Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Food network helps fast-rising water extractor
Clean technologies

Food network helps fast-rising water extractor

Trials in Auckland could speed Hydroxsys’s push to commercialise membrane technology for dairy, mining and wastewater users by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Agriculture needs to latch onto tech, expert believes
Robotics

Agriculture needs to latch onto tech, expert believes

Digital farming could add up to NZD $448 million to New Zealand’s economy as growers face rising costs and tighter regulation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch
Fleet Management

CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch

Telogis, whose cloud-based location intelligence software is used in more than 100 countries, is kicking off a delayed job recruitment drive in New.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Internet of Things

Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...

NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Schools

Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding

Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
Space

World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...

Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation
Google

Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation

Cracking the code to startup success: Market validation is key, says Massey Uni expert, Sabrina Nagel, before seeking funding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012

Global Stories

Venture Capital stories

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Bots

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US

Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Software Development

NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Global fintech investment growing - report
Fintech

Global fintech investment growing - report

Venture capital investments in fintech suggest that the gradual increase witnessed since 2014 has now shown a spurt in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015