Startup Watch
New Zealand is a hotbed of entrepreneurial goodness. Here we profile NZ startups we’re watching from a range of different industries.
Kai’s Education
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Bruce Jackson and Ronel Schodt Business: Kai’s Education Founded: 2019 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Kai’s Education is shaping the future of learning through innovative […]
Empathix
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Olivia Dyet Business: Empathix Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Empathix is changing the recruitment game by creating a new market category: human-centric, advanced […]
Scannable
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Rob Stirling and Gene Dower Business: Scannable Founded: 2020 HQ: Otago Can you tell us a bit about your business? Scannable exists to streamline safety equipment management for ‘work-at-height’ industries, such […]
The cGP Lab
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Jim Grierson and David Eder Business: The cGP Lab Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? We offer health supplements containing a dipeptide called cyclic […]
Unlock Innovation
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Dorenda Britten and Chris Cole Business: Unlock Innovation Founded: 2021 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Unlock Innovation was founded to address a skills shortage in […]
Fingermark
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Luke Irving Business: Fingermark Founded: 2006 HQ: Hawke’s Bay Can you tell us a bit about your business? Fingermark is a technology company that specialises in optimising and empowering those in […]
All Things Foil
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Nicole Bourne Business: All Things Foil Founded: 2024 HQ: Taranaki Can you tell us a bit about your business? My name is Nicole, a qualified hairdresser for 12+ years, two years […]
Daisy
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Emma Michelsen Business: Daisy Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Daisy is a pioneer in women’s health, focusing on innovative over-the-counter antenatal products to […]
Hapai Transfer Systems
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Prof. Keith Alexander (Founder and Director), Richard Shepherd (CEO), Dr. Alex O’Keefe (CTO) Business: Hapai Transfer Systems Founded: 2018 HQ: Canterbury Can you tell us a bit about your business? Ageing […]
Framework Doors
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Nick Kelly Business: Framework Doors Founded: 2024 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Framework is a steel door and window company, specialising in design-led security solutions. […]
Orderlink
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founders: Nar Singh and Braedyn Mackay Business: Orderlink Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Orderlink we have developed a software platform that is designed […]
Osakana Jewellery
In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. At a glance Founder: Sarina Iwabuchi Business: Osakana Jewellery Founded: 2020 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Osakana Jewellery, we’re on a mission to put the brakes on fast […]