Startups stories - Page 17
Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Wed, 8th Nov 2017
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cloud services
The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.
Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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apple
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powerbyproxi
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AI math tutor democratising education
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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ai
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flux accelerator
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jaipuna
Amy was created out of a vision for children everywhere to have access to quality education, no matter where they live.
Australian renewable energy gets a $7m boost
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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ai
Redback Technologies secures AUD $7 million in funding to enhance smart solar solutions, backed by the Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital.
New social network wants to be an affordable listing service for Kiwi businesses
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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servicefinder
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social network
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startups
The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.
Organisations must embrace AI through strategic partnerships
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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ai
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ml
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startups
Organisations seek to apply AI for shareholder value, partnering with startups at national innovation event Tech23.
Custom packages aim to cater to every SMB’s various bookkeeping needs
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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bookkeeping
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admin mouse
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startups
For small businesses, there isn’t always enough work needed to warrant hiring a full-time employee for admin work.
Homegrown security startups gear up for San Francisco experience
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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software development
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australian government
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hivint
Six homegrown cybersecurity startups are gearing up to head for San Francisco as part of the Turnbull Government’s Landing Pad Program.
Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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awards
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alibaba cloud
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haymarket hq
Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
Fintech disrupting international payments industry by ditching SWIFT network
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
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.
Winners of the IoT, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Awards announced
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai security
Alongside the six company categories, which are segmented into Innovation Leaders and Hot Start Ups, there was one special award.
Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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investment
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sharesies
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impact investment
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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alibaba
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Aussie fintech shaking up invoice finance and factoring announces NZ expansion
Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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fintech
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waddle
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startups
Waddle grants businesses a real-time view of available funding, with an automatic drawdown of funds against unpaid invoices.
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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investment
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capital raising
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melodics
New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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saas
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healthtech
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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vr
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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microsoft
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loyalty programmes
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goody
Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.
Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform
Fri, 8th Sep 2017
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peer-to-peer
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sharing economy
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startups
Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.
Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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rental bonds
Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.