Startups stories - Page 18

Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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SwipedOn’s CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.

Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade’s board
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.

Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.

Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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spacetech
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rocket lab
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startups
The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth’s gravity.

Rocket Lab’s test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.

NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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software development
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capital raising
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venture capital
CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.

Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
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startups
Do you have entrepreneurial tendencies or tendons, where it’s a part of your body and you can’t do anything else?.

Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.

Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan’s wearable tech award
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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callaghan innovation
The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what’s possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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spacetech
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startups
Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.

Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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job moves
The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.

CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.

Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Mon, 27th Nov 2017
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social enterprise
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mental health
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social issues
Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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iot
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cleantech
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personal computing devices
A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.

GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wireless charging
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The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.

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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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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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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Redback Technologies secures AUD $7 million in funding to enhance smart solar solutions, backed by the Clean Energy Innovation Fund and Right Click Capital.