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Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers
Canterbury University

Chch offers start-up support for COVID-19 impacted jobseekers

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2021
Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers
Customer Experience

Kiwi start up FileInvite raises $2.3 million to target US financial services sustomers

FileInvite is a document and data collection engine that looks to improve customer experience and employee productivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia
Fintech

Kiwi fintech firm Hnry launches in Australia

New Zealand fintech firm Hnry has expanded into Australia, offering its software to help freelancers manage financial admin.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
Christchurch-based startup hits its stride with $600K seed funding
Funding

Christchurch-based startup hits its stride with $600K seed funding

New Zealand startup Vxt raises NZ$600,000 in seed funding round to expand its voicemail-to-text app and broaden its product offering.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
NZ-based smart meetings startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ
Meetings

NZ-based smart meetings startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ

New Zealand startup PlayBooks launches in ANZ with a smart meetings platform, aiming to tackle the global inefficiency problem.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis
Virtual Private Networks

Start ups revenue drops by 40% or more amid COVID-19 crisis

40% of UK start-ups experience a revenue drop of 40% or more during COVID-19 crisis, says Atlas VPN investigation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros
Data Analytics

New tech startup looks to help lawyers and finance pros

StructureFlow debuts, promising to revolutionise legal & financial visual data analysis with speed & collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th May 2020
QNAP releases quad-core NAS SMBs and startups
Storage

QNAP releases quad-core NAS SMBs and startups

QNAP unveils the TS-431KX, a quad-core NAS tailored for SMBs and startups, offering 10GbE connectivity, Snapshot tech, and comprehensive backup solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2020
Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology
Location tracking

Kiwi businesses scramble to adopt automated tracking technology

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, New Zealand firms rush to integrate automated tracking tech, spurring a 112% spike in local demand for WhosOnLocation's software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2020
Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code
Modernisation

Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code

An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse
Health Technologies

How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms
COVID-19

Kiwi food delivery service pledges to deliver as level 4 lockdown exit looms

As New Zealand exits alert level 4, Wellington-based Mobi2Go pledges affordable contactless food delivery solutions to revitalise the local hospitality sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Stories from Other Regions

uSpark launches new partner program focused on supporting startups
Unico Computer Systems

uSpark launches new partner program focused on supporting startups

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals
Fintech

Brisbane fintech launches with ambitious goals

Brisbane-founded fintech startup WLTH has officially launched, aiming to disrupt the Australian financial services industry with ambitious growth projections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2021
PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns
Health Technologies

PwC: Investment in NZ startups remains resilient, despite lockdowns

Investment in New Zealand startups has remained relatively stable despite the COVID-19 lockdowns and disruption to business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses
Fintech

MYOB invests in local startup Flare to aid ANZ businesses

MYOB partners with Flare to bring smarter solutions to customers, following Flare's successful $22 million capital raise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches
Apps

'Tinder of real estate' - Kiwi property app launches

New app Yelsa, dubbed the Tinder of real estate, connects sellers with buyers in New Zealand, potentially saving thousands in fees and marketing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020