Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
Deep-tech incubator Outset Ventures hopes to attract institutional investors
Startups

Deep-tech incubator Outset Ventures hopes to attract institutional investors

Outset Venture's Parnell headquarters is packed with technology startups.

Greg Hurrell 10 Jul 2023
Startup nabs $3.3m to develop wireless energy tech
Startups

Startup nabs $3.3m to develop wireless energy tech

Australasian startup Aquila has raised A$3 million (NZ$3.3m) to develop its wireless energy transmission technology by transmitting light.The company was co-founded by New Zealander and former Rocket Lab engineer Nelson Smith, and Australian Billy Jeremijenko who is acting as the...

Ben Moore 15 Jun 2023
Fintech Dosh beats drum against big bank profits
Startups

Fintech Dosh beats drum against big bank profits

A new feature, Stashes, makes Dosh a more viable alternative to the big banks.

Ben Moore 12 Jun 2023
Yes, NZ boaties should be licensed and here's why
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Jacques Steenkamp: Yes, NZ boaties should be licensed and here's why

The day skipper's course should also be the minimum before you take to the water.