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Stripe and their role in the digital economy
Unified Communications

Stripe and their role in the digital economy

Stripe fortifies digital trade, streamlining payments for giants and startups alike, shaping the GDP of the internet.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation
EduTech

Kami: Beautiful, collaborative, cloud-based document annotation

New Zealand-based browser extension Kami is revolutionizing document collaboration, with over 1.9m users and adding 12k users daily.

By Dave Moskovitz • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Kiwi finalists gear up for Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative' contest
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi finalists gear up for Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative' contest

Four innovative Kiwi startups are amongst the finalists in Visa's 'The Everywhere Initiative', with a $70,000 prize up for grabs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners
Unified Communications

Mastercard searching for Kiwi startup collaboration partners

Mastercard is looking for Kiwi startups to collaborate with and help scale their businesses through their startup engagement programme, Start Path.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016
The Point 2016 – an A to Z of digital disruption in payments
Fintech

The Point 2016 – an A to Z of digital disruption in payments

Find out how the payments industry is being disrupted at The Point 2016, New Zealand's only industry-wide payments conference.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
Reyedr: Safer and smarter connected motorcycling
Motorcycles

Reyedr: Safer and smarter connected motorcycling

Reyedr aims to revolutionize motorcycling with their head-up display and smartphone app. Find out more at www.reyedr.com. #motorcycles #technology.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups
Fintech

Kiwibank Accelerator & Simmonds Stewart to mentor NZ's promising FinTech startups

Creative HQ and Kiwibank launch the new Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator, and now they have gained the support of law firm Simmonds Stewart.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups
Accelerator

$100,000 up for grabs in new Flux Accelerator programme for 'most promising' tech startups

New Zealand tech startups have another avenue of funding available to boost their businesses, with the launch of Flux Accelerator.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups
Callaghan Innovation

Three new accelerator programmes launched to help Kiwi tech start ups

Callaghan Innovation launches three new accelerator programmes in bid to develop start-ups in fintech, digital tech and energy sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar
Fintech

NZ's first FinTech Accelerator unveiled to help Kiwi start-ups soar

It has been released to turn great ideas into fledgling businesses and help NZ grow its share of a burgeoning global $1 trillion (NZD) industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Edmund Hillary Fellowship to help entrepreneurial migrants set their sights on NZ
Entrepreneur

Edmund Hillary Fellowship to help entrepreneurial migrants set their sights on NZ

The Edmund Hillary Fellowship is set to help attract entrepreneurial migrants to NZ through the Global Impact Visa, and Kiwis can get in on the fun.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young
Management

How a Waikato Uni grad scored a job with Ernst & Young

A Waikato University graduate is making waves in Europe as a management consultant Ernst & Young, a long way from the humble plains of New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016
New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups
Health Technologies

New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups

AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign
Sipreme

Sipreme's bold steps to startup success in China Fundertech campaign

In a spirited leap for success, Sipreme charms Chinese investors with tech-savvy food innovation at the Fundertech campaign.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ
Entrepreneur

New program launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in NZ

A new program has been launched to support new entrepreneurs and migrants in establishing their first business in New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016
Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme
Gaming

Robot battle game 'Grabity' takes out top spot in KiwiGameStarter programme

Kiwi game developers 'Team Ninja Thumbs' are soaring to new heights, after their game 'Grabity' scored the top spot in the KiwiGameStarter contest.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2016
Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup
Crowdfunding

Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup

Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016
SeekShelter: Matching emergency accommodation with those in need
Housing

SeekShelter: Matching emergency accommodation with those in need

New Zealand's housing crisis is putting pressure on emergency accommodation. SeekShelter offers real-time management of shelter occupancy to help those in need.

By Dave Moskovitz • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016