Startup ecosystem stories - Page 2
Soda Inc creates incubator partnership for Hawke's Bay businesses
Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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Waikato-based incubator Soda Inc is about to throw Hawke’s Bay businesses a valuable lifeline, thanks to a partnership with Business Hawke’s Bay.
Corporate-startup retreat creates playbook for closer collaboration
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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ZeroPoint Ventures hopes the playbook, over time and with further input, will be broadly adopted by the corporate and startup venture community.
Enterprises must move at startup speed or risk disruption - study
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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study
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zeropoint ventures
A whitepaper by ZeroPoint Ventures says NZ enterprises are failing to innovate at the speed necessary to drive long-term impact and success.
Record $86m pouring into NZ’s early stage investments
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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pwc
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angel investments
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NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.
Singtel Innov8 & NUS to launch Singapore cybersecurity startup hub
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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national university of singapore
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cyber security agency of singapore
The hub, called Innovation Cyber Security Ecosystem at Block 71 (ICE71), aims to deepen Singapore’s cybersecurity industry.
MYOB opens new office in Chch with co-working space for startup customers
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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financial systems
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software development
The building features a wellness room, energy (fitness) room, library, gaming room, IT Genius Bar, internal training room.
Victory to NSW as new Microsoft accelerator programme announced in Sydney
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Microsoft’s eighth ScaleUp program will be based in Sydney's new Startup Hub, marking a significant boost for Australia's tech ecosystem.
SODA Inc founder joins EHF fellowship, starts philanthropic venture
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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edmund hillary fellowship
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Cheryl Reynolds is open to collaborating on new projects, and is actively looking for potential co-founders and partners for 3Cs.
Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.
Maori entrepreneurship thriving in Waikato and Coromandel regions
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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callaghan innovation
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startup ecosystem
Waikato region sees growth in Māori business enterprise, says Waikato Innovation Park advisor. Māori businesses seeking support has increased to 16 percent.
Call for NZ Govt to establish Institute for Small Business
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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Businessman Tenby Powell is calling for the establishment of an Institute for Small Business to support SMEs in New Zealand.
Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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fintech
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lightning lab
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creative hq
New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.
IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan’s capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
Christchurch EPIC innovation hub’s lease extended by seven years
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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epic innovation
The companies within EPIC have grown to build a combined turnover estimated to be in excess of $50 million per annum.
What you missed at BizDojo Ponsonby’s pre-launch
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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co-working
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startup ecosystem
BizDojo unveils Ponsonby's creative co-working hub, hinting at a global 100-site plan amid a 300% growth spurt.
Digital accelerator ZeroPoint Ventures announces first cohort participants
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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startup ecosystem
New Zealanders want to build ventures where they live and work, to create strong regional economies and remain in their local support networks.
Erin Wansbrough appointed as new chief executive for SODA Inc
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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incubator
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soda inc
Wansbrough has a passion for entrepreneurship and brings a depth of business experience and knowledge of commercialisation.
Kiwi Landing Pad marks six-year milestone with six events
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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entrepreneurship
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us expansion
The Kiwi Landing Pad was established to help selected high growth New Zealand technology companies establish and grow their business in the USA.
Chinese VC partners with Melbourne to launch Asia-focused startup incubator
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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incubator
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victorian government
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startup ecosystem
Suzhou High-Tech Venture Capital Group is providing up to AU$80m in financial support to run the centre, and develop projects over the next 3 years.
ZeroPoint Ventures and Datacom announce brainstorming startup-corporate retreat
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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zeropoint ventures
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startup ecosystem
Datacom and ZeroPoint Ventures launch applications for a corporate startup retreat aimed at fostering venture-led innovation and bridging ecosystems.