Startups stories - Page 29
IBM to host New Zealand's first SmartCamp next month
Tue, 18th Aug 2015
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IBM is hosting New Zealand's first SmartCamp for startups. The winner will receive $120,000 in IBM cloud credits and other prizes.
More investors turning to ed tech startups
Mon, 10th Aug 2015
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Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Intel has selected eight startups to take part in its first Education Accelerator, and announced it is set to invest up to $100,000 in each.
New Zealand Innovators Awards open for entries
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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New Zealand Innovators Awards open for entries, celebrating revolutionary work in technology, agriculture, health, and sustainability.
New Zealand's hi-tech start-ups, going from strength to strength
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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It has been a successful year for Kiwi start-ups involved in Callaghan Innovation’s Technology Incubator Programme.
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.
Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.
Gartner dubs IBM leader in storage and backup space
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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IBM has been named as a Leader in the 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances.
Kiwi firm’s tool for sales team productivity
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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New Zealand-based Qotient's innovative cloud and app tool boosts sales team productivity by codifying best practices, now eyeing North American expansion.
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.
Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Syngency, the Kiwi software company, has won first place at the TechNode Demo Day conference in Taiwan this week.
Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Wharf42 has announced two of Silicon Valley’s thought leaders will visit NZ to share what they know about the current tech and investment landscape.
The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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The finalists of the 2015 New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards have been announced, with the winners to be revealed at a gala dinner to be held May 15.
NZ start-up turns to PledgeMe to raise $500,000
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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A Kiwi tech startup has jumped on the equity crowdfunding bandwaggon, and is hoping to raise $500,000 through PledgeMe to grow its app.
Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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Sydney's Stone and Chalk, set to be the epicentre for Aussie fintech, gears up for its grand opening with a new Chair and corporate allies.
Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme
Wed, 17th Dec 2014
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In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.
Kiwi startup company takes the hassle out of headhunting
Fri, 5th Dec 2014
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NZ's Snaffle revolutionises job matching, pairing employers with ideal candidates, slashing recruitment stress and time, say creators.
Kiwi school lunch ordering system quicker than making a sandwich
Thu, 20th Nov 2014
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Hawke’s Bay's Lunchonline revolutionizes school lunches, enabling parents to order quickly online, ensuring kids enjoy nutritious meals at school.