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Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet
Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans
Robotics

Robots are sorting plastic waste better than humans

Recycling plants are cutting contamination and costs as nearly 100 AI-powered machines take over the tedious sorting humans often get wrong.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Robotics

Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?
Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels
Investment

LaunchVic Australia seeks next generation of local & international angels

The Australian state of Victoria is on a serious mission to find its next generation of startup angel and venture capital investors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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
New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab
Robotics

New Zealand is the world’s living global tech lab

Global tech firms are using New Zealand for early testing as Kiwi expertise in AI, space and wireless power draws investment and jobs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 25th 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
Food network helps fast-rising water extractor
Clean technologies

Food network helps fast-rising water extractor

Trials in Auckland could speed Hydroxsys’s push to commercialise membrane technology for dairy, mining and wastewater users by year-end.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Venture Capital stories

How the best tech deals get done using tech
Document Management

How the best tech deals get done using tech

Venture capital (VC) is a massive global industry, with record funding for startups, but tech isn't usually a factor. That's starting to change.

By Steve Baxter • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 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
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Blockchain

Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter

This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Bots

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US

Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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