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More investors turning to ed tech startups
EduTech

More investors turning to ed tech startups

Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015
Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups
EduTech

Intel to invest $800K in edtech startups

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2015
Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength
Trade Me

Meet the Kiwi startup moving from strength to strength

The past six months have been non-stop for Weirdly, and this Auckland-based start up shows no signs of slowing down.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Gartner dubs IBM leader in storage and backup space
IBM

Gartner dubs IBM leader in storage and backup space

IBM has been named as a Leader in the 2015 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup Software and Integrated Appliances.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Kiwi firm's tool for sales team productivity
Data Analytics

Kiwi firm's tool for sales team productivity

New Zealand-based Qotient's innovative cloud and app tool boosts sales team productivity by codifying best practices, now eyeing North American expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Marketing Technologies

Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2015
Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?
Hi-Tech Awards

Hi-Tech Awards finalists announced, who will win?

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2015
NZ start-up turns to PledgeMe to raise $500,000
PledgeMe

NZ start-up turns to PledgeMe to raise $500,000

A Kiwi tech startup has jumped on the equity crowdfunding bandwaggon, and is hoping to raise $500,000 through PledgeMe to grow its app.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015

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New Zealand Innovators Awards open for entries
Startups

New Zealand Innovators Awards open for entries

New Zealand Innovators Awards open for entries, celebrating revolutionary work in technology, agriculture, health, and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
New Zealand's hi-tech start-ups, going from strength to strength
Callaghan Innovation

New Zealand's hi-tech start-ups, going from strength to strength

It has been a successful year for Kiwi start-ups involved in Callaghan Innovation's Technology Incubator Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits
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
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
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
Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan
Startups

Kiwi software company wins big in Taiwan

Syngency, the Kiwi software company, has won first place at the TechNode Demo Day conference in Taiwan this week.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015
Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand
Startups

Silicon Valley natives to visit New Zealand

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Icehouse

The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize
Drones

Government-funded Callaghan Innovation offering $50,000 drone competition prize

Government-funded Callaghan Innovation has launched a competition with $50,000 up for grabs to develop unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for th.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015
Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme
Microsoft

Microsoft Ventures partners with Lightning Lab for 2015 programme

In 2015 Microsoft Ventures is again partnering with Lightning Lab to provide start-ups with tools needed to bring ventures to market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014