Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
AI sales coach startup raises $2.4m from US investors
Technology

AI sales coach startup raises $2.4m from US investors

Grw AI’s product helped one customer realise a 400% increase in sales.

Ben Moore 19 Nov 2024
Corporate mental health provider rolls back AI chatbot
Technology

Corporate mental health provider rolls back AI chatbot

A researcher spurred the chatbot to offer explicit advice for illegal sexual acts.

Ben Moore 17 Oct 2024
Fleet admin startup Bonnet to raise $800k for UK launch
Technology

Fleet admin startup Bonnet to raise $800k for UK launch

$120k of the round is open to the public through a crowdfunding campaign.

Ben Moore 30 Sep 2024
Startup Shutterspeed makes creativity more profitable
Technology

Startup Shutterspeed makes creativity more profitable

Shutterspeed was admitted to the highly competitive 2024 Techstars accelerator in Sydney.

Ben Moore 26 Sep 2024