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Lightning Lab backs Kiwi start-ups thinking big

The Lightning Lab has announced the digital startups that will take part in the Lightning Lab 2016 Auckland Programme and the Wellington XX Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Apple

Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent

Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2014

Information Communication & Technology

Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing

Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Angel investors stories

Callaghan Innovation

Govt hands out further $15m to commercialise Kiwi tech

The New Zealand Government has allocated an extra $15m to schemes aimed at speeding up the commercialisation of new technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

Data Analytics

Mish.guru: Your Snapchat business dashboard

Mish.guru simplifies Snapchat management for brands, providing metrics and enabling campaigns from start to finish.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

New Zealand Venture Investment Fund

The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits

Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2015

Physical Security

Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million

Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2015

Lightning Lab

Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost

Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2014

Results.com

Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award

Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2014

Microsoft

Countdown begins as start-ups await make or break digital chance

New Zealand's top digital startup companies will pitch to angel investors next week at the Lightning Lab Demo Day.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2014

Lightning Lab

Digital firms seek start-up spark

NZ's first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012

TranscribeMe

Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?

Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.

By Helga Sonier • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Jul 2012

Open Parallel

Can New Zealand become the world multicore capital?

Open Parallel aims to ignite a new software industry in New Zealand with Multicore World in Wellington, featuring top global and local tech leaders.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2012

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

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

Event

Calling all tech entrepreneurs

New Zealand tech entrepreneurs only have until September 15 to register for a Silicon Valley conference aimed at opening doors to the US market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2011

Airbnb

BnB next big internet thing?

Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2011

Icehouse

Video: Icehouse 10 year anniversary

The Icehouse celebrates a decade of nurturing Kiwi entrepreneurship and innovation at Auckland's Pullman hotel, highlighted by influential guest speakers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2011