Angel investors stories - Page 3
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund breaks even or better from one-in-five exits
Fri, 10th Jul 2015
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Crown's NZ Venture Fund achieves break-even or profits in 21% of exits, aligning with early-stage investment norms, says CEO Banga.
Seven startups gain repayable government grants totalling $3.15 million
Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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physical security
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intellectual property
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universities
Seven government grants, totaling $3.15 million, have been awarded to New Zealand startups through technology business incubators.
Apple co-founder Woz to judge top Kiwi tech talent
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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personal computing devices
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technology gifts
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Apple's Wozniak and Sir Richard Branson to judge NZ's finest in global tech contest, highlighting Kiwi innovation on the world stage.
Kiwi start-ups receive $3m investment boost
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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lightning lab
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creative hq
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nz
Nine Kiwi startups have secured offers of seed investment totalling NZD $3 million from the Lightning Lab Demo Day, New Zealand's prime pitch event.
Kiwi start-up celebrates one year birthday with global award
Thu, 29th May 2014
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results.com
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startups
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angel investors
Kiwi SAAS start-up Results.com marks its first year with a global win at TiE50, celebrating remarkable growth and a 139% boost in client productivity.
Countdown begins as start-ups await make or break digital chance
Tue, 20th May 2014
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nz
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microsoft
New Zealand's top digital startup companies will pitch to angel investors next week at the Lightning Lab Demo Day.
Cash-strapped Kiwi firms offered $200m in financing
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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ict
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endeavour
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partners
Endeavour Capital Limited is offering $200m of offshore investment to cash-strapped New Zealand companies to boost growth and international expansion.
Digital firms seek start-up spark
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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lightning lab
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market
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nz
NZ’s first digital accelerator Lightning Lab will back the best startup teams from the ground up with cash, muscle and entrepreneur-driven momentum.
Startup Weekend, Trending or Tour de Force?
Tue, 31st Jul 2012
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transcribeme
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startups
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founders
Startup Weekend: Beyond a trend, shaping the future of entrepreneurship through community and collaborative innovation.
Can New Zealand become the world multicore capital?
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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nz
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developers
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open parallel
Open Parallel aims to ignite a new software industry in New Zealand with Multicore World in Wellington, featuring top global and local tech leaders.
Funding your start up, part 2: Market Validation
Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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google
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massey university
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venture capital
Cracking the code to startup success: Market validation is key, says Massey Uni expert, Sabrina Nagel, before seeking funding.
Funding your startup, part 1: Angel Investors
Tue, 7th Feb 2012
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icehouse
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capital
The first in a series on what to do if you've got a great business idea but need cash to get it off the ground.
Calling all tech entrepreneurs
Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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nz
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silicon valley
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us
New Zealand tech entrepreneurs only have until September 15 to register for a Silicon Valley conference aimed at opening doors to the US market.
BnB next big internet thing?
Thu, 2nd Jun 2011
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dunedin
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airbnb
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nz
Once dismissed by investors, Airbnb now rivals New York's largest hotels with its innovative platform, securing USD $100 million in new funding.
Video: Icehouse 10 year anniversary
Mon, 18th Apr 2011
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icehouse
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bnz
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partners
The Icehouse celebrates a decade of nurturing Kiwi entrepreneurship and innovation at Auckland's Pullman hotel, highlighted by influential guest speakers.