Tech provocateur eyes global growth from Auckland HQ
Employee feedback visionary, Joyous, has big plans. Founded in 2017 by brothers Philip and Michael Carden, the Kiwi software startup Joyous has doubled both its …
Innovation Nation 2020: Auckland
At a glance
Key info
Regional Population: 1,717,000
Land Area: 4894km sq
Key Industries by $ Contribution to GDP:
Manufacturing;
Professional, scientific & technical services;
Financial & Insurance services;
Rental, Hiring & Real Estate services;
Wholesale Trade;
Information Media, Telecommunications & Other
Source: Stats NZ
Ecosystem Interview
Video interview and interviewee details
Interview: Pam Ford
Role: General Manager, Economic Development
Organisation: Auckland Unlimited (formerly ATEED)
NB. After this interview, ATEED rebranded to Auckland Unlimited on 1 Dec 2020.
Web: www.aucklandnz.com
View the stories
Innovation stories in and around the Auckland Region
First international sale for Kiwi Fintech platform
Local fintech firm Invsta has secured a breakthrough deal and signed its first Australian customer as it expands through New Zealand and beyond. After seeing …
ZOOM Health launches NZ$3m capital raise to accelerate growth
Technologically enabled virtual pharmacy start-up, ZOOM Health has launched a public capital offer of up to NZ$3m through private equity marketplace Snowball Effect to help …
Karma Drinks founder’s advice on resilience and pivoting, as company raises $2m capital
COVID-19 hasn’t stopped Kiwi organic drinks maker, Karma Drinks, raising money via online investment platform, Snowball Effect, to accelerate its New Zealand growth plans and …
Startup Watch: The Cookie Project
Co-Founders: Eric Chuah & Graeme Haddon HQ: Auckland What problems do you solve and what products or services do you sell? Not many people realise …
Virtual assistants helping Kiwi SME’s work smarter
Auckland-based Good Line NZ is capitalising on the uptick in online and remote working by helping Kiwi SME’s ‘work smarter, not harder’ with their virtual …
Kiwi tech tool solving physical distancing for property valuers
When lockdown threatened to make it impossible for NZ property owners to have their home professionally valued due to social distancing restrictions, Kiwi tech tool …
World-first tree planting app eyes launch
TreeTime, a new tree planting non-profit enterprise, is developing an innovative app which will utilise new drone software to enable donors to track their tree’s …
Neighbourly founder launches investment management hub ‘Orchestra’
The Kiwi tech startup veteran instrumental to the success of Neighbourly and GrabOne, Casey Eden, has come together with private equity marketplace, Snowball Effect, to …
New Zealand Food Network to support thousands of Kiwis living with food insecurity
With many New Zealanders facing increased financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, national levels of food insecurity have risen sharply in recent months – …
New online platform helping Kiwi SME businesses become leaner
Auckland-based startup Boxfish is helping Kiwi SME’s find efficiencies and design their business to be lean using a data-driven online platform. Erin Westover explains. Boxfish …
Little Island pushes ahead with $2M raise
Despite the economic pressures of the COVID-19 crisis, Kiwi plant-based food manufacturer, Little Island has confirmed plans to acquire a plant-based yoghurt business to widen …
Startup Watch: AML360
Founders: Kerry Grass and Dr. Nicholas Gilmour HQ: Auckland During 2019, AML360 completed its goal of developing an end-to-end digital solution for anti-money laundering compliance. …
Startup Watch: Extraorder
Founders: Greg Harrison and Richard Warburton HQ: Auckland, NZ Erin Westover caught up with Extraorder co-founder Greg Harrison to get the low down on the …
Interview: Tatiana Ceballos – Digital Creature
Building any business from scratch is hard enough but imagine doing that in a completely foreign country and having to learn a whole new language …
Organisations
Innovation ecosystem members in Auckland
The Icehouse
Who: The Icehouse What: Innovation Hub & Coworking; Learning & Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION The Icehouse believes in the extraordinary potential of New Zealand business …
Icehouse Ventures
Who: Icehouse Ventures What: Funding & Investment HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs brave kiwi founders with unique insights …
Collectively NZ
Who: Collectively NZ What: Groups & Networking, Learning & Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION Collectively NZ is a vibrant community of business owners who are passionate …
LevelTwo
Who: LevelTwo What: Startup Support, R&D Space, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Parnell, Auckland INTRODUCTION LevelTwo grows deep tech startups from early-stage to global impact. We …
The Workshop
Who: The Workshop What: Coworking Space HQ: 37D Crummer Road, Ponsonby, Auckland INTRODUCTION The Workshop is a community-centric shared office for conscious businesses, creative teams …
GridAKL
Who: GridAKL What: Innovation Hub, Coworking Space, Events, Mentoring HQ: Auckland INTRODUCTION GridAKL is at the heart of the innovation precinct in Wynyard Quarter operating …
Gross Domestic Product
Regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019
Source: Used with permission from StatsNZ