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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
Global fintech investment growing - report
Fintech

Global fintech investment growing - report

Venture capital investments in fintech suggest that the gradual increase witnessed since 2014 has now shown a spurt in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award
Data Analytics

Aussie takes out Most Disruptive CTO award

Velpic's Russell Francis has been named Most Disruptive CTO in the global Talent Unleashed awards, with three other Aussie companies claiming awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Venture Capital stories

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company
Robotics

Yamaha invests in Tauranga-based robot company

Tauranga-based RPL is an early stage R&D company that develops robotics and automation solutions for highly variable agricultural environments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch
Fleet Management

CORRECT: Telogis seeks to double workers in NZ after opening bigger R&D hub in Christchurch

Telogis, whose cloud-based location intelligence software is used in more than 100 countries, is kicking off a delayed job recruitment drive in New.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2014
Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...
Internet of Things

Kiwi start-up bags top IBM ANZ honour...

NZ's 9 Spokes wins IBM SmartCamp Sydney, earning mentorship and a shot at global entrepreneurship acclaim with their innovative business dashboard.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2014
Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding
Schools

Lightning Lab accelerates Kiwi start ups to success with $2.2m funding

Teams from Lightning Lab, New Zealand's digital accelerator programme, have secured $2.2m in seed investment capital.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2014
World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...
Rocket Lab

World-first as Kiwi aerospace firm sends businesses to infinity and beyond...

Kiwi firm Rocket Lab unveils Electron, aiming to slash costs of launching small satellites to under USD $5 million and cutting lead times to weeks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2014
Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation
Google

Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation

Cracking the code to startup success: Market validation is key, says Massey Uni expert, Sabrina Nagel, before seeking funding.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2012
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Partner Programmes

Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors

The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2012
NZ start-ups need to think big
Enterprise Content Management

NZ start-ups need to think big

At just 18, Sam Minnée founded SilverStripe with friends in Wellington. Today, he urges NZ start-ups to dream big and to seek offshore customers early.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2011