Startups stories - Page 10
Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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capital raising
New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.
Kiwi tech founder pitching VR health tech startup at SXSW
Thu, 3rd Mar 2022
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mental health
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vr
Christchurch-based tech founder Adam Hutchinson has been selected to pitch oVRcome at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.
Australian startups partner to test AI computing in space
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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partner programmes
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ai
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ai models
Two emerging Australian space startups have signed a deal to test new Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning (AI/ML) models in space.
FinTech Easy Business App expands its finance app ecosystem
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Fintech start-up Easy Business App has launched Easy Invoicing, a new invoicing solution for Australian small business owners and accountants.
Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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fintech
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funding
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nab
Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.
Kiwi ingenuity set to shake up keyboard hardware market
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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cloud services
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creative hq
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kickstarter
Wellington-based MoErgos has achieved its Kickstarter funding goal for the Glove80 wireless keyboard in just 28 hours.
CredShare announces successful capital raising and next-gen RegTech
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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iam
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risk & compliance
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data privacy
Australian start-up CredShare has announced it's raised a further circa $2.7 million while unveiling the next evolution of its credentials platform.
Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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iam
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risk & compliance
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capital
Australian startup CredShare secures $2.7m funding for its credentials platform revolutionizing compliance landscape.
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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open source
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ar, vr & metaverse
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funding
The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.
New programme launches to help start-ups reap full rewards of cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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civo
Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey.
Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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healthtech
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apps
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crowdfunding
Australian tech startup Cogniss raises $1.1m in successful equity crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its target and enabling plans for global growth.
New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
New fintech startup YouPay offers a unique online shopping option where you pick what items you want from over 250 retailers and get someone else to pay.
Xerox and Oracle partner to help new ventures launch fast, with a focus on 3D printing, IoT, and AR
Mon, 20th Dec 2021
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iot
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industrial iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
Xerox has signed a multi-year deal with Oracle to provide cloud-computing infrastructure and software focusing on 3D printing and IoT.
Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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martech
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digital marketing
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strategy
Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.
Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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healthtech
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cleantech
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microsoft
The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.
29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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pdf
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wfh
Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
NZ's startup ecosystem on a winning streak as investment levels climb - report
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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pwc
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investment
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angel association new zealand
New Zealand’s startup industry received almost $60 million worth of investment from 66 deals in the first half of 2021.
Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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predictions
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cyber warfare
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analyst report
The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.
Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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pwc
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r&d
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startups
Deep tech firms struggle for cash as changes to R&D funding leave them waiting more than a year, urging urgent government action.
Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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ecommerce
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apps
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entrepreneur
Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.