Founders stories - Page 17
PledgeMe raises $500,000 in just four days - so what are its plans?
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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crowdfunding
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investment
New Zealand crowdfunding platform PledgeMe has raised $500,000 of its $900,000 equity crowdfunding goal in just four days.
Smudge Apps: The Chch tech firm making a difference with NZ Police
Mon, 13th Aug 2018
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police
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mobile apps
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smudge apps
The New Zealand Police has banished thousands of hours of paperwork thanks to a Christchurch tech company, Smudge Apps.
Xero attracts US-based B2B provider to its marketplace
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
B2B payment platform provider PayStand is one of the latest global companies to announce an integration with Xero.
Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm
Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
DDN finalises acquisition agreement for bankrupt Tintri
Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
After stepping in at the final hour to salvage Tintri, Data Direct Networks (DDN) has finalised a new reseller agreement - here are the details.
Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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storage
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iot
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multi-cloud
Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara’s movement into the cloud and managed services space.
Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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photography
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action camera
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surfing
Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb secures unexpected victory at World Surf League Founders Cup. Talks to FutureFive about her win and partnership with Kaiser Baas.
DDN steps in at final hour to salvage Tintri trainwreck
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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tintri
On its day of admitting bankruptcy, Tintri can now be brought back from the brink after Data Direct Networks made a bid for acquisition.
New Zealand: A top five location for millennials to start a business
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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entrepreneurship
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business confidence
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gocompare
New Zealand has been ranked as one of the top three locations in the world for millennials who want to start a business.
New marketplace app helps Kiwis find trusted car repair experts
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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apps
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virtual marketplace
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fixr
FIXR has released New Zealand’s first app marketplace that can help Aucklanders find trusted automotive service providers.
Kōkiri helps Māori entrepreneurs redefine business success
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Māori Kōkiri accelerator fosters socially sustainable ventures, embracing cultural values and attracting investors.
JASK raises $25mil in Series B financing to advance security operations beyond SIEM
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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siem
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soc
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The company will continue its focus on platform development, increase hiring in all departments and expand global sales channels.
Vodafone xone rallies Class of 2018 for launch
Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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uc
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martech
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Vodafone has announced its upcoming Vodafone xone class of 2018, as it gets set to take nine of New Zealand’s best tech-based startups global.
Enspiral Dev Academy offers scholarships to Māori & Pasifika
Tue, 19th Jun 2018
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software development
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developers
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enspiral
Up-and-coming web developers now have the chance to grab one of 23 scholarships at Enspiral Dev Academy for its full stack web development programme.
Two Kiwis make the cut for Coca-Cola Amatil startup programme
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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entrepreneur
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coca-cola amatil
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bluechilli
Coca-Cola Amatil has announced the short-list of startups who have earned their place in the inaugural ‘Xcelerate’ programme.
Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money
Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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dei
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entrepreneur
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investment
A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.
Dimension Data NZ partner with Chef for automation solutions
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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devops
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it automation
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partner programmes
By partnering with Chef, Dimension Data NZ hopes to enable clients to rapidly increase the speed of their delivery, without sacrificing security.
Soul Machines and Rocket Lab founders to be recognised at Kea Awards
Wed, 30th May 2018
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nztech
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rocket lab
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soul machines
The Awards are an opportunity to recognise the very best among New Zealand’s community of Kiwi innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.
AU$1mil on the table in APAC startup pitching competition
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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right click capital
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startcon
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pitch for $1 million
The winning startup will be announced in Sydney, Australia on December 1, 2018, during the StartCon conference.
Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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path of exile
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grinding gear games
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game developers
A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.