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Kiwi Assist
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Leo Martins Business: Kiwi Assist Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Kiwi Assist is an online platform specifically developed for New Zealand’s […]
Not just a power play – LPI NZ protects Sky Tower from potentially catastrophic lightning strikes
From Rocketlab to the Sky Tower, supermarket chains, hospitals and The Warehouse stores across New Zealand – Lightning Protection New Zealand (LPI NZ) has a rather impressive clientele. But it’s the reason behind why those customers rely on the team and capabilities of LPI NZ that really shines a spotlight on how important their work […]
Sahha
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Aleks Dahlberg Business: Sahha Founded: 2021 HQ: Otago Can you tell us a bit about your business? We sell an integrated API that helps customers build more empathetic and […]
New master’s degree unique springboard for aspiring entrepreneurs
Whitecliffe’s new Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation is New Zealand’s first ever non-disciplinary MCEI. Not only is it highly innovative and unlike anything else on offer either side of the Tasman, but it has the golden stamp of approval from some of the world’s most visionary movers and shakers. Co-designed with industry, the revolutionary […]
Chargemaster
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Frano Covic Business: Chargemaster Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Chargemaster New Zealand is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions […]
Finery Beverages
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. At a glance Founder: Jane Allan Business: Finery Beverages Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Finery was conceived to challenge Australasia’s relationship with alcohol. In late […]
Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships
A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. The initiative invites New Zealanders with “scalable and high growth” business or social enterprise ideas to apply […]
NZ rises to #20 in Emerging Startup Ecosystem global ranking: Oceania sees highest early-stage funding in the world
The 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) was released at The Next Web Conference in Amsterdam by Startup Genome and Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN). It shows seven Asia-Pacific ecosystems in the top 30 ranking – with New Zealand making it to the Top 20 for the first time. New Zealand shot up in the Emerging […]