Startup stories - Page 2

CredShare announces successful capital raising and next-gen RegTech
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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Australian start-up CredShare has announced it's raised a further circa $2.7 million while unveiling the next evolution of its credentials platform.

Aussie startup CredShare hits $14m in funding, prepares to launch
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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“We are not just another RegTech creating compliance forms, and software that ticks a box. We are passionate about building a solution that will genuinely improve your information security."

The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.

New programme launches to help start-ups reap full rewards of cloud
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey.

Aussie app startup raises $1M through crowd-sourced funding campaign
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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The success of the CSF will enable the startup to activate its plans for growth, both in Australia and globally, with CEO and Founder Leon Young now planning to launch a private investment round in early Q1 2022.

New online shopping platform allows shoppers to get others to pay for their items
Mon, 27th Dec 2021
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commerce systems
New fintech startup YouPay offers a unique online shopping option where you pick what items you want from over 250 retailers and get someone else to pay.

Xerox and Oracle partner to help new ventures launch fast, with a focus on 3D printing, IoT, and AR
Mon, 20th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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iot
Oracle has announced a multi-year deal with Xerox providing cloud-computing infrastructure and Oracle software, focusing on 3D printing, industrial IoT and augmented reality.

Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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strategy
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startup
Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.

Accenture and Microsoft Asia support 33 businesses in APAC with Project Amplify
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.

29-year-old EY finalist founded and bootstrapped world's fastest-growing pdf software company
Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
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Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

NZ's startup ecosystem on a winning streak as investment levels climb - report
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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New Zealand’s startup industry received almost $60 million worth of investment from 66 deals in the first half of 2021.

Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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predictions
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startup
The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.

Tech start-ups hit by 'illogical' change of R&D funding
Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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pwc
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r&d
Deep tech firms say changes to research and development (R&D) funding have left them scrambling for cash.

Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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entrepreneur
Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

LawVu raises $17m in funding round, sets sights on global expansion
Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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cloud services
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startup
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funding
"Its combination of intuitive user experience and excellent customer feedback make LawVu a stand out in the legal tech industry. We're excited for our partnership with LawVu as it continues to expand globally.”

Mastercard’s new Start Path program supports digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency startups
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cryptocurrency
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pos
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blockchain
Mastercard has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

New brain supplementation brand launches in NZ
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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kiwi startup spotlight
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new zealand launch
Simply Nootropics, a new company offering brain supplementation pills, has launched in New Zealand.

New Zealand AI startup secures $1.8 million investment for environment focused business
Tue, 8th Jun 2021
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ai
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environment
New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.

AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Tue, 11th May 2021
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cloud services
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator in response to the rapid proliferation of startups working to solve the world's energy challenges.

Startup incubator Te Ōhaka holds event showcasing current projects
Fri, 7th May 2021
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it training
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startup
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christchurch
Ara training institute staff have been invited to Christchurch’s startup hub Te Ōhaka to mix with some of the centre’s current startup projects.

NZ startups show strong growth despite COVID-19 challenges
Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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investment
New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association

Men more likely than woman to join a tech start up - study
Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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recruitment
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employment
"With the pandemic creating a new wave of entrepreneurism and the launch of exciting startups, now is the time for these companies to be ambitious and attract tech talent to their organisations."

uSpark launches new partner program focused on supporting startups
Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
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innovation
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startup
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unico computer systems
uSpark has launched a new partner program to offer Australian startups the opportunity to fast track their products to market.

Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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christchurch
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the university of canterbury
Residents of Christchurch, Selwyn and Ashburton who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are invited to submit their start-up ideas to a new programme.