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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 […]
Investment Ready looks to grow Kiwi food and fibre innovators
Ambitious food and fibre businesses with proven products seeking to expand their operations are being invited to apply for Investment Ready, a programme by The Factory and the Ministry for Primary Industries. The programme takes successful applicants through an intensive and comprehensive 12-week programme, preparing them for the next phase of growth and investment with […]
GEOBIND
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 Founders: Douglas Sturrock & Alice Hosted Business: GEOBIND Founded: 2021 HQ: Northland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We develop building materials that have social and environmental […]
Cutly
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 Founders: Mo Eltayeb, Chris Teneza, Pradeep Chhetri Business: Cutly Founded: May 2020 HQ: Manawatu Can you tell us a bit about your business? We are here to revolutionise the multi-billion […]
Interview: Sean Feast, Precision Chroma
In this interview Richard Liew talks with Sean Feast, CEO and founder of Precision Chroma. Feast, a former Canterbury University student has extended his doctoral thesis to start a business with a team of world-class scientists who are developing a unique method of chromatography that eliminates key issues faced by manufacturers of high value biological […]
Juno Legal
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: Helen Mackay Business: Juno Legal Founded: 3 April 2017 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? Juno Legal provides on-demand in-house legal services to businesses […]
PowerUp Podcast Season Three: Highlighting remarkable Taranaki entrepreneurs
Te Puna Umanga/Venture Taranaki has now released the final three episodes of PowerUp Podcast, Season Three, hosted by long time business advocate David Downs. Over the six-part series, we have heard valuable insights and practical advice from trailblazing Taranaki enterprise owners who are leading in their fields. While all six guests have unique stories, they […]
Ao Cacao
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: Thomas Netana Wright Business: Ao Cacao Founded: 6 November 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Ao Cacao is a unique conscious chocolate experience. […]