Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
Blackbird invests in 'employee experience' startup Excellent
Markets

Blackbird invests in 'employee experience' startup Excellent

Blackbird led the seed funding round and was joined by K1W1 and Icehouse Ventures. The money will be used to expand the team and launch in the US.

Dan Brunskill 08 Sep 2022
There's a wee nip in the air at Pōkeno
The Life Free

There's a wee nip in the air at Pōkeno

The whisky startup has global designs, starting with producing a proper aged single malt.

Brent Melville 04 Sep 2022
Battery electric railcar startup seeks seed funding
Transport

Battery electric railcar startup seeks seed funding

Christchurch startup Miro Rail is seeking at least $2m in seed capital for its battery electric railcars.

Oliver Lewis 30 Aug 2022
Pacific Channel offers $100k award for women founders
Technology

Pacific Channel offers $100k award for women founders

Pacific Channel aims to promote female deep tech entrepreneurs with a prize worth $100,000 to help commercialise research.

Ben Moore 16 Aug 2022