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Startups stories - Page 18

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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.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Putting data back into consumer’s hands with blockchain
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Right now, four big internet companies are using personal data to make huge profits - they also use their power to shut down the competition.
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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.
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Judges for 48-hour national startup competition announced
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
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Innovative quartet to judge NZ's leading Innes48 Start-up event, setting the stage for vibrant entrepreneurial showdown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kiwi startup helps disrupt major Aus crime ring
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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auror
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Auror, a New Zealand based company and the Police worked together to disrupt an organised retail crime ring in Melbourne.
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Aus startup launches tool to identify employee potential
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Australian startup Gooroo has launched Mindspace, a tool using behavioural neuroscience to identify employee potential and enhance workforce capabilities.
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NZ’s first road legal electric motorcycle set to hit the streets
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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UBCO launches NZ's first road-legal electric motorcycle, the 2018 2x2, enhancing accessibility and dual-use capability for both on and off-road travel.
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UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.
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SheStarts alumni discuss wins and challenges post-accelerator
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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accounting systems
SheStarts entrepreneurs reflect on their experience in the program and reveal how they navigate the business world.
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Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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SwipedOn’s CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.
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Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade’s board
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.
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Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
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Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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spacetech
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The Humanity Star will orbit the Earth for approximately 9 months before its orbit starts to decay and it's pulled back into Earth’s gravity.
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Rocket Lab’s test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.
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NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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software development
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CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.
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Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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soda inc
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innes48 startup competition
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startups
Do you have entrepreneurial tendencies or tendons, where it’s a part of your body and you can’t do anything else?.
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Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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callaghan innovation
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mbie
Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.