Australian start-up CredShare has announced it's raised a further circa $2.7 million while unveiling the next evolution of its credentials platform. 

“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 has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.

Pure-play cloud-native service provider Civo has launched a new Startup programme to help emerging businesses on their technology journey. 

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 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.

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 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.

The investment focuses specifically on social impact and sustainability, by helping APAC businesses scale emerging solutions and business models.

Kiwi entrepreneur Max Ferguson, founder of software company Lumin, is a finalist in the 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

New Zealand’s startup industry received almost $60 million worth of investment from 66 deals in the first half of 2021.

The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.

Deep tech firms say changes to research and development (R&D) funding have left them scrambling for cash.

Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.

"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 has announced its latest Start Path global start-up engagement program supporting digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. 

Simply Nootropics, a new company offering brain supplementation pills, has launched in New Zealand.

New Zealand company, Nelson Artificial Intelligence (NAI), has announced a new spin off of its first business after securing a $1.8 million investment.

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. 

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.

New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association

"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 has launched a new partner program to offer Australian startups the opportunity to fast track their products to market.

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.