Startups stories - Page 26
Geo AR Games: Get your kids off the couch and physically active outside with augmented reality (AR) games
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Geo AR Games lets kids play games on their handheld devices while being active outside in real-world, virtual, and social environments.
Postr : Earn rewards for adverts on your lockscreen
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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smartphones
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advertising technologies
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technology gifts
New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.
Tradify: Taking the pain out of admin for tradespeople
Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Tradify, an app for tradespeople, aims to streamline admin tasks so they can focus on what they love, with plans for global expansion.
Heyrex: Remote health monitoring for animals
Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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healthtech
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pets
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sotw
Heyrex, the Fitbit for pets, is revolutionizing animal healthcare by remotely collecting data on pets' behavior.
Cloudways Cloud Platform now available in DigitalOcean's Bangalore data center
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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migration
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hyperscale
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dc
Cloudways has secured integration rights into DigitalOcean's new Bangalore data center in India, which will extend its reach in India & Asian markets.
Mibiz: Giving every small business an expert network
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sotw
Mibiz, sponsored by Inland Revenue to reduce the problem of high failure rates of new businesses, particularly among those formed by recent migrants.
Aussie start-up RangeMe gears up for massive growth
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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entrepreneur
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partners
Australia’s RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.
EditMate: Crowdsourced professional post-production for user generated video
Mon, 30th May 2016
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digital entertainment
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video
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photography
These days, everyone is a videographer. And while anyone can shoot footage of reasonable quality, turning it into a compelling clip is a specialist skill.
OI – The Organic Initiative: The feminine hygiene revolution in a box
Mon, 23rd May 2016
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cleantech
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sustainability
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sotw
Feminine hygiene brand The Organic Initiative is disrupting the market with its range of organic, biodegradable products. #sustainability.
Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane
Wed, 18th May 2016
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smartphones
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entrepreneur
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technology gifts
Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.
ThunderMaps: Making the world a safer place, one dangerous location at a time
Mon, 9th May 2016
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mapping
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sotw
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startups
New Zealand-based app ThunderMaps enables users to crowdsource hazard locations and receive real-time warnings.
Accelerator programme looking for Kiwi health tech start ups
Wed, 4th May 2016
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healthtech
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bayer
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startups
Start ups focused on health technologies are being asked to put their hands up for support bringing their innovations to market.
NZ Government invites entrepreneurs to our shores with new visa
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain & logistics
The New Zealand Government is launching a new global impact visa that is designed to encourage entrepreneurs to set up shop in this country.
Aussie tech start-up acquired by GE, sets sights on bigger markets
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cloud services
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it industry
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intelligent systems
Current by GE acquires Australian start-up Daintree Networks to bring intelligent building solutions worldwide.
Ask Nicely: Measure and manage customer happiness in real time
Mon, 2nd May 2016
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cx
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martech
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feedback
Auckland-based startup Ask Nicely is leading the way in measuring customer loyalty with its Net Promoter Score (NPS) tool.
Banqer: Fun financial literacy for kids
Fri, 29th Apr 2016
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fintech
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learning
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finance, leasing & rental
Banqer, a gaming platform for kids to learn about money, is expanding internationally after winning multiple competitions.
Start-up awards offer one-on-one time with Apple co-founder Wozniak
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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talent unleashed
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sme
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startups
NZ tech and entrepreneurial communities are being urged to jump into the limelight with this year's Talent Unleashed Awards.
The Hutt Valley primed to be NZ's next tech hub
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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the mind lab
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startups
Hutt Valley to host public meeting to discuss turning the region into a 'Technology Valley' with a focus on economic growth and job creation.
MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.
Job Well Done: Making child’s play of household chores
Mon, 18th Apr 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A team from Startup Weekend Dunedin has created a game to make household chores fun and rewarding for kids and parents.