Startup ecosystem stories
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Creative HQ & Salamander Advisory partner for startup support
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Salamander Advisory partners with Creative HQ to boost post-acceleration support, helping NZ B2B tech startups scale up with expert operational guidance.
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
Tech firms to prioritise soft skills in 2025 hiring drive
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Startups.co.uk's 2025 report shows 74% of UK tech firms now prioritise soft skills over hard skills in hiring, reflecting a shift in industry preferences.
Raising capital? Here’s why some pitches fly and others flop
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Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.
PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
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The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
Australian Technologies Competition offers AUD $100k prize
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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capital raising
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startup ecosystem
The Australian Technologies Competition is offering a AUD $100k prize to boost a struggling startup ecosystem, addressing funding and mentorship gaps.
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.
NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.
Airwallex enters New Zealand with innovative payment solutions
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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ecommerce
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Airwallex has launched in New Zealand, appointing Lowry Gladwell as its first local hire, aiming to provide Kiwi businesses with innovative payment solutions.
ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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sustainability
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investment
ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.
Rippling partners with Innovation Bay for global expansion
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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supply chain & logistics
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agritech
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workforce management
Rippling and Innovation Bay have teamed up to aid Australian startups in workforce management, easing their path to global expansion amidst operational challenges.
Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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expense management
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startup ecosystem
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sme
Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.
UpCover raises $19 million to disrupt insurance market
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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property market
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investment
BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.