Some interesting commentary at TechCrunch talks about the rise of founder-led biotech companies, in contrast to the VC-led model that is more common in the US. Since the risk in…
The award was given out at the Kiwinet Research Commercialisation Awards last night in Auckland - congratulations to the winner, Cynthia Hunefeld. Completing a Masters degree at Victoria University of…
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck has announced that they are developing reusable rockets in the near future - with significant cost savings as well as positive implications for sustainability. Being…
Originally called Mesynthes, Aroa Biosurgery has seen rapid growth over the last year or two, doubling revenue and now considering an IPO exit. Aroa develops and manufactures a special fabric…
Congratulations to Objective Acuity, a start-up with a new form of visual acuity assessment (eye test) that doesn't rely on verbal questioning and responses. This is particularly important for children,…
The big news in our neck of the woods this week has been the formal announcement of the Commercialisation Partner Network (CPN) getting increased operational funding, alongside a boost to…
Pete Flint from US seed-stage venture firm NfX has published a 13-point checklist of key proof points that firms should have when pitching for a Series A. Many of these…