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Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Software-as-a-Service

Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark

SwipedOn's CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board
Internet of Things

Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project

The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs
Software Development

NZ startup CodeLingo secures $540k funding from Australian VCs

CodeLingo is a platform which enables users to scale end-to-end software development processes that improve code quality.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award
Callaghan Innovation

Innovative bladder sensor scoops Callaghan's wearable tech award

The C-Prize aimed to encourage people to push the boundaries of what's possible through technology, and solve real-world challenges.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies
EduTech

CASE STUDY: The digital transformation journeys of leading AU companies

Interactive conducted a case study that delves into the digital transformation experiences of thought leaders from across AU's business landscape.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD
Marketing Technologies

What happens when your domain name is taken? The benefit of using a unique TLD

.com or .co.za allows for a blank slate when it comes to marketing and can be used and understood in any language across the globe.

By Andri Johnston • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017
Internet of Things

Seven most interesting hardware startups at Meet Taipei 2017

A large concentration of Taiwanese startups are in the hardware sector, integrating IoT and smart technologies into their innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
AR, VR & Metaverse

GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One

The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k
Crypto

Startup making Bitcoin accessible to NZers raises $400k

The startup plans to use the funding to continue driving growth in New Zealand while also expanding into the UK market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017

Stories from Other Regions

UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries
BizDojo

UPDATED: ATEED in talks with BizDojo Auckland liquidators to discuss recoveries

The liquidator first report states that BizDojo Auckland Ltd has not been able to provide a balance sheet and does not own any assets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab deploys NZ-built and designed satellite into orbit

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab's test flight reaches orbit and deploys payloads

Rocket Lab currently has five Electron vehicles in production, with the next launch expected to take place in early 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit
SODA Inc

Bootcamp for startups tests entrepreneurial skills to the limit

Do you have entrepreneurial tendencies or tendons, where it's a part of your body and you can't do anything else?.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri
Callaghan Innovation

Christchurch entrepreneur accelerates with Kokiri

Logan Williams has been selected to take part in the startup accelerator programme to help turn his ideas into an innovative business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula
Space Technologies

Rocket Lab announces second test launch window on Mahia Peninsula

Still Testing is the second of three test launches planned from Launch Complex 1 ahead of commercial operations.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth
Sharesies

Investment platform startup Sharesies readies for growth

The business has rapidly exceeded expectations hitting $5 mil invested through the platform and has had over 8,400 customers sign up to the service.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017
Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly
Social enterprise

Community startup and home care platform join forces to care for the elderly

Together, WeVisit and Mycare aim to address some of the most essential, personal challenges facing New Zealanders.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2017