The Wellington-based Momentum Committee was officially launched on Tuesday, with Hon Dr Megan Woods championing the potential of the programme to help unlock the entrepreneurial talent in our universities. Alongside…
The due diligence process can be particularly scary for new founders and start-ups who don't really know what to expect. Having successfully "won" funding, due diligence can then suddenly take…
Kiwi virtual assistant startup FaceMe has announced their Series A raise, seeking US$10 million at a US$50 million valuation. It comes hot on the heels of rival Soul Machine's recent…
University of Auckland spinout Engender has been sold to an international co-operative of dairy and beef farmers for an undisclosed sum. Co-founded by Cather Simpson, Engender used laser technology that…
Rocket Lab has closed a US$140 million Series E raise, with a number of investment funds and institutional investors jumping on board. Importantly, New Zealand's ACC fund is one of…
In just three years, kiwi Tim Brown and his team have turned the idea of environmentally sustainable shoes into a(n estimated) $2 billion company. The New Zealand Herald has done…
Auckland-based alternative meat start-up Sunfed Foods has closed a $10 million Series A round, with investors including Blackbird Ventures from Australia, K1W1, and NZVIF. Currently selling a chicken-free chicken product…