Global Stories

The six biggest ICT trends at COMPUTEX 2016

COMPUTEX trade show showcased 6 big trends: Industry 4.0, market expansion to Asia, startup innovation, Internet of Things, virtual reality & gaming.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016

Microsoft

Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Apple

Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing

Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Massey University

New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups

Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Startups

Supersonic passenger jets may not be far away

Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Small Business

New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs

Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Fintech

Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups

Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016

Health Technologies

New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups

AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016

Sipreme

Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign

In a spirited leap for success, Sipreme charms Chinese investors with tech-savvy food innovation at the Fundertech campaign.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China

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.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016

Investment

FunderTech throws Kiwi tech startups a lifeline to China

Kiwi startups have a new lease on life & funding through a valuable link with angel investors and venture capitalists in China, thanks to FunderTech.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016

Callaghan Innovation

Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech

The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

Data Analytics

Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

New Zealand Venture Investment Fund

The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits

Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Physical Security

Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million

Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Lightning Lab

Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014

Results.com

Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014