Startups stories - Page 15
E-bike developer receives $25,000 boost from KiwiNet
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Massey University's Matthew Miller gains NZD $25,000 KiwiNet grant to enhance e-bike braking with innovative sensors, aiming to boost rider safety.
Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia’s women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.
New social media platform connects youth workforce with businesses
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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blackcap
New platform BlackCap bridges gap for students by offering a professional networking space, connecting them with peers, mentors, and employers.
BizDojo co-founder Nick Shewring departs
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Shewring started BizDojo with co-founder Jonah Merchant eight years ago, popularising and scaling the concept of coworking spaces.
Rocket Lab engineer launches Kiwi eCommerce site
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Rocket Lab engineer Levi Fawcett launches AllGoods, a free Kiwi eCommerce platform empowering local sellers with swift shipping and zero fees for users.
New entrant to UK colocation market declares data centre open
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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UK startup IP House has officially opened its doors for business with a high-spec data centre located on the fringes of London's financial district.
Kiwi startup raises over $1M to protect transfer of personal information
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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FileInvite streamlines the process of requesting, receiving and storing personal information without the need to use email.
Kiwi startup DROPIT’s live auctions to feature at Formula One Grand Prix
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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cloud services
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formula one
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dropit
DROPIT is an interactive, fan engagement app connecting sponsors and teams with their fans during drop auctions.
Ilumony founders launch NZ cryptocurrency investment platform
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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The new platform, called Invsta, is in pre-beta testing and will be live to the general public later this year.
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.
Government to introduce 457 visa replacement program to lure tech talent
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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skills gap
The new scheme will be aimed at both businesses with over $4 million annual turnover as well as technology-based and STEM-related start-ups.
Kiwi startup aims to remove the cost barrier for electric vehicles
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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automotive
A startup in Rotorua wants to make second-hand electric vehicles more affordable to encourage the use of sustainable transport.
Alibaba Cloud opens first data center in Indonesia with big plans for local startups
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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The new data center is a part of Alibaba Cloud’s initiative of supporting the Indonesian Government in creating 1000 startups by 2020.
Vodafone xone accelerator calling for AI and IoT innovators
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Eight startups will receive a total package valued at more than $150,000 including seed-funding and access to world-class technology.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer’s hands with blockchain
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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kiwi startup spotlight
Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
Kiwi AI company’s digital human being tested at UK bank
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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While NatWest will only deploy Soul Machines’ technology if it successfully completes a pilot, it could be used to help free up time human advisors.
Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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Innovative quartet to judge NZ's leading Innes48 Start-up event, setting the stage for vibrant entrepreneurial showdown.
Kiwibank Fintech Accelerator announces participants of latest cohort
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Companies are using blockchain to manage payments, creating chatbots, helping freelancers fulfil their tax obligations, and much more.
Startup uses chatbot to simplify global digital marketing
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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MemePR’s marketing platform uses artificial intelligence to connect working partners from all around the world with those in need of marketing service.
Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.