Angel investors stories - Page 3
New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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massey university
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accelerator
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study
Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.
Supersonic passenger jets may not be far away
Tue, 28th Mar 2017
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startups
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traveltech
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angel investors
Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.
New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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smb
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fundertech
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angel investors
Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.
Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fri, 14th Oct 2016
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.
New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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healthtech
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cleantech
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crowdfunding
AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.
Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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sipreme
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fundertech
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startups
In a spirited leap for success, Sipreme charms Chinese investors with tech-savvy food innovation at the Fundertech campaign.
Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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investment
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fundertech
FunderTech is sending this Kiwi tech company to China to pitch their idea in front of 300-500 investors - here's an update on their progress.
FunderTech throws Kiwi tech startups a lifeline to China
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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investment
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fundertech
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startups
Kiwi startups have a new lease on life & funding through a valuable link with angel investors and venture capitalists in China, thanks to FunderTech.
The six biggest ICT trends at COMPUTEX 2016
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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robots
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ict
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computex
COMPUTEX trade show showcased 6 big trends: Industry 4.0, market expansion to Asia, startup innovation, Internet of Things, virtual reality & gaming.
Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech
Mon, 16th May 2016
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callaghan innovation
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angel investors
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extend
The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.
Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.
Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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microsoft
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lightning lab
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accelerator
The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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new zealand venture investment fund
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startups
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angel investors
Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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physical security
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intellectual property
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universities
Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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apple
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smb
Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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lightning lab
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creative hq
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accelerator
Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.
Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award
Thu, 29th May 2014
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results.com
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startups
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angel investors
Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.
Countdown begins as start-ups await make or break digital chance
Tue, 20th May 2014
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microsoft
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lightning lab
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greenbutton
New Zealand's top digital startup companies will pitch to angel investors next week at the Lightning Lab Demo Day.
Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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ict
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endeavour
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partners
Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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lightning lab
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market
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mbie
NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.