Crowdfunding stories - Page 3
Thought-Wired is crowdfunding the way to innovative thought-sensing tech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Some of the most innovative ideas come from crowdfunded platforms & Thought-Wired's mission to commercialise their thought-sensing software is strong.
Crowdfunding crucial to Tech Valley growth, researcher says
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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A researcher from The Open Polytechnic released a statement saying that NZ's Technology Valley will need to depend on crowdfunding for future growth.
VentureCrowd offers FRN bond access to wholesale investors
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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Crowdfunding for wholesale investors opens up as VentureCrowd sets out to offer its services through Australian blue chip corporate bonds.
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.
Kiwi inventor turns to crowdfunding platform to get prototype to the masses
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Kevin Halsall, an inventor hailing from Otaki in the Kapiti Coast, is working to revolutionise the mobility market with a hands-free mobility device.
Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.
SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user’s ear, and pause the media accordingly.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.
Kiwi food delivery platform launches PledgeMe campaign
Tue, 1st Sep 2015
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New Zealand food delivery platform Ooooby is seeking investment to expand its team and infrastructure and open new hubs.
Another Kiwi startup turns to crowdfunding
Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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Already in Auckland, the company is looking to raise $800,000 on equity-based crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect to offer its service in Wellington.
Eat My Lunch looking for $200,000 with crowdfunding campaign
Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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Eat My Lunch launches crowdfunding campaign to combat child poverty in New Zealand, aiming to raise over $200,000.
PledgeMe's second equity round going strong
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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PledgeMe’s second equity round has met its minimum goal, meaning the company has raised at least $250,000 of investment.
PledgeMe seeks $250,000 investment
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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Crowdfunding platform PledgeMe is seeking $250,000 in investment as it launches its second round of equity crowdfunding.
Wearable tech start-up launches US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Kiwi start-up I Measure U has launched a US$200,000 crowdfunding campaign today on Californian-based platform, Indiegogo.
Powering ahead on PledgeMe
Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Dunedin's Powerhouse Wind makes strides, hitting their £400k PledgeMe target to fund their pioneering 2kW Thinair wind turbine.
Attention all cat lovers: our first cat cafe is coming
Fri, 5th Jun 2015
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Poised to be New Zealand’s first Cat Café, the Cat Lounge is looking to up and running via a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign.
New crowdfunding campaign to support study habits
Tue, 5th May 2015
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Study Smarter encompasses memory skills, learning strategies, how to set up an effective study environment, exam strategies, and motivation.