Crowdfunding stories - Page 2
Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality
Thu, 29th Jun 2017
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Husband and wife team Alyssa O'Connor and Nate Ball have raised $13,000 towards the $25,000 they need to get the cafe off the ground.
Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device
Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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location tracking
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The magpie service includes an app and a free GPS device that is one of the smallest and smartest on the market.
Kiwi company crowdfunding to expand “airbnb of cars”
Wed, 10th May 2017
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Auckland's MyCarYourRental, the 'airbnb of cars', seeks £800k via crowdfunding for community-driven expansion.
Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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financial systems
Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.
Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.
Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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upskilling
Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.
The momentum of equity crowdfunding in NZ
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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equitise
The New Zealand government has been an early mover in enabling regulation for equity-based alternative finance activities.
New crowdfunding platform to help Kiwi SMEs catch the eyes of Chinese investors
Tue, 1st Nov 2016
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renaissance wealth management
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crowdsphere
Crowdsphere launches, offers NZ SMEs a gateway to Chinese investment, enhancing capital raising with a focus on quality and compliance.
New equity crowdfunding player brings more opportunities for Kiwi startups
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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AngelEquity, a new equity crowdfunding option, aims to bring wholesale investors to Kiwi startups, providing exposure and support.
Exclusive: The secrets behind how crowdfunding can transform your startup
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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technology funding
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Crowdfunding is on the rise in New Zealand, with big players such as PledgeMe and global names such as IndieGogo and Kickstarter.
Thought-Wired is crowdfunding the way to innovative thought-sensing tech
Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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Some of the most innovative ideas come from crowdfunded platforms & Thought-Wired's mission to commercialise their thought-sensing software is strong.
Crowdfunding crucial to Tech Valley growth, researcher says
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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A researcher from The Open Polytechnic released a statement saying that NZ's Technology Valley will need to depend on crowdfunding for future growth.
Kiwi company CityInsidr crowdfunding travel app launch
Wed, 18th May 2016
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Kiwi travel advice provider CityInsidr has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign to boost funds for its app launch.
Kiwi inventor turns to crowdfunding platform to get prototype to the masses
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Kevin Halsall, an inventor hailing from Otaki in the Kapiti Coast, is working to revolutionise the mobility market with a hands-free mobility device.
Kiwi company launches crowdfunding campaign to help post-cyclone Fiji
Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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sunergise
Kiwi solar power company, Sunergise, launches a PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign to raise NZD $15,000 for portable solar kits to help cyclone-hit Fijian homes.
SenCbuds: The next big thing for earphones?
Wed, 17th Feb 2016
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digital entertainment
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podcast
With the help of patent pending sensor technology, SenCbuds instantly know when they are taken out of the user's ear, and pause the media accordingly.
Is there a sure-fire formula to crowdfunding?
Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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New crowdfunding challenge promises to take participants from zero to funded in 12 weeks. Expert advice and cheat-sheets included.
PledgeMe dips toes into P2P pond
Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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peer-to-peer lending
PledgeMe branches into P2P lending, allowing Kiwis to crowdfund significant ventures, bypassing traditional banks.
UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding
Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
Eat My Lunch smashes crowdfunding goal
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
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eat my lunch
Eat My Lunch exceeds crowdfunding goal of $120,000 to combat child poverty in New Zealand. Stretch goals for cooking school now in sight.