Climate-tech startup Aspiring Materials has raised $1 million in seed funding for its breakthrough carbon capture technology. The Christchurch-based company’s round was led by Icehouse Ventures with support from Outset Ventures. The funds are earmarked to build out the team, including its first CEO, Mark Chadderton, who returns to New Zealand after more than 20… Read more »
Marketplace lending platform CrowdProperty Australia has raised $1.5 million in a seed round as it aims to ramp up finance for SME property development. The raise was led by developer Oscar Done, supported by several property, financial services, and tech investors including Black Nova VP Alex Retzlaff and former TripAdvisor technology VP Jeff Lewis. CrowdProperty launched… Read more »
Devices, apps and digital services increasingly dominate our lives and workplaces. The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation for many businesses, and what this means is that demand for coders and developers is now higher than ever. Research from Indeed found that programmers are one of the most in-demand jobs in Australia’s most significant growth… Read more »
New Zealand car parts data startup Partly raises NZ$3.7 million pre-series A to go global
Perx Health bags $3 million seed round for US launch
IT’S A WOMAN’S WORLD: Female fintech leaders scoop the pool at the 2021 Finnies Awards
Sneaker reselling marketplace PUSHAS raises $1.2 million pre-seed round
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October 15, 2021
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October 15, 2021
Devices, apps and digital services increasingly dominate our lives and workplaces. The pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation for... Read more »
October 14, 2021
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Business strategy
You have a brilliant idea, found the perfect co-founder or two and you’re all buzzing with enthusiasm to jump in and get started. But, before you get swept up in the excitement of myriad ways to launch your idea and test its viability, take a breath. It’s important to not build the foundation of your… Read more »
Capital Raising
Tech startup Bodd is expanding distribution of its Australian made 3D body scanning and sizing technology to global markets and its on the hunt for investors to back its unique idea. Bodd uses data from 3D scans to create better retail experiences for both consumers and brands in the fashion, uniform, gym and pharmacy sectors.… Read more »
Funding
You may not realise it, but your cloud platform plays a crucial part in scaling your business and attracting funding. Here’s a typical scenario: Your development team is missing deadlines for new product features or paid feature requests because they’re constantly getting pulled away from development to put out operational fires on your cloud platform.… Read more »
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