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AI construction management platform BuildAi secures $1.9 million in seed funding

BuildAi has secured $1.9 million in its latest seed funding round as the industry scrambles to find viable solutions to adapt to COVID-19 lockdowns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2021

Supply Chain

Commerce logistics firm Locad raises $5m to support APAC expansion

Singapore-based eCommerce logistics integrator, Locad, has raised $4.9m in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital India's Surge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021

Amazon

Amazon announces $400,000 worth of grant packages for Australian startups and SMBs

Amazon Australia has introduced the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants to recognize innovation by Australian startups and SMBs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020

Online bookings

Muso wants to take live music to all corners of Australia

An Australian company called Muso is on a mission to rejuvenate the country's music scene and create as much live music in as many locations as possible.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Risk & Compliance

Interview: How to grow a cybersecurity firm from the ground up

Digital Shadows CEO Alastair Paterson on launching a cybersecurity firm: focus on agility, humility, and following market demand for global growth.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Angel investors stories

Health Technologies

Kiwi tech founder pitching VR health tech startup at SXSW

Christchurch-based tech founder Adam Hutchinson has been selected to pitch oVRcome at the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Mar 2022

Investment

'Money men' failing Kiwi businesswomen, says Beany founder & CEO

Lack of investor support for female-led companies in NZ is alarming, says Beany CEO. Angel investors are crucial.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Mimicry Tech the first Southland team in Mahuki innovation accelerator

Invercargill-based startup, Mimicry Tech, is bringing machine learning to regional museums with help from New Zealand's national museum, Te Papa.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Aug 2018

Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Crowdfunding

Wellington tech companies benefit from record levels of early-stage investment

The rising investment in the New Zealand technology sector is supposedly a reflection of its strong performance globally.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Technology Investment Network

NZ's early stage tech companies bolstered by rising investments - report

Technology Investment Network (TIN) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have launched their third annual investor report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

IT Industry

New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies

The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

Fintech

Moment of truth for fintech accelerator participants

New Zealand's fintech sector is maturing rapidly, with the Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator highlighting global potential.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

PwC

Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Hyperscale

Excelero receives $30 million worth of investments

Excelero nets a hefty £30M investment led by Qualcomm Ventures to bolster its push for hyperscale data center supremacy.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2017

New Zealand Government

Changes to Govt startup investment fund welcomed by angel investors

Changes include raising the investment cap in companies to $1.5 million and removing the $250,000 funding round limit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Massey University

New business programme focuses on alternate model to scale startups

Rather than the traditional get-investment-ready approach, the Sprint Launch programme will instead focus on early revenue and customer acquisition.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Startups

Supersonic passenger jets may not be far away

Jet startup Boom is raising funds to bring back supersonic aircraft, aiming to revolutionize travel and make the world more accessible.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Small Business

New gateway opened to Chinese market for Kiwi SMBs

Five new business landing pads have launched in China, making it easier for New Zealand businesses to accelerate growth and investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016