Angel Investments stories
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NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association.
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LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.
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Record $86m pouring into NZ’s early stage investments
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.
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Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The partnership with NZVIF’s Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.
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Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.
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Record $69mil angel investments poured into young New Zealand companies in 2016
Mon, 1st May 2017
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young company finance index
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Fewer portfolio companies are getting funded, but high-performing ones are able to close larger sized capital rounds.