Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
NZ fintech startups need a viable domestic market: VC firm
Startups

NZ fintech startups need a viable domestic market: VC firm

Funding for fintech companies has been erratic, NZ Fintech Fund says.

Greg Hurrell 11 Jul 2025
Commercialisation sought for solar 'game-changer'
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Commercialisation sought for solar 'game-changer'

The researchers are now dipping their toes into commercialisation.

Greg Hurrell 07 Jul 2025
Funding sought for new real-time prostate cancer diagnostic technology
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Funding sought for new real-time prostate cancer diagnostic technology

As NZ trials start, researchers are already looking towards the huge US market.

Greg Hurrell 03 Jul 2025
Women-led startups: more creation, less destruction
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Women-led startups: more creation, less destruction

Female entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed than their male counterparts.

Greg Hurrell 02 Jul 2025