Watch now: (20 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with Bridget Unsworth, Executive Director of Angel Association New Zealand (AANZ). If you are building an innovative startup and need funding, tune into this informative discussion where Bridget provides an overview of angel investment funding in New Zealand and plenty of tips for founders considering seeking angel investment. Topics Covered: An overview of angel investment in New Zealand The role of Angel Association New Zealand for investors and founders What is angel investment and who are the “angels”? What is t ..read more

The PowerUp Podcast from Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki is back with the release of the first three episodes in the latest six-part series that celebrates trailblazing Taranaki entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world. Season four promises a diverse line-up of driven founders who are achieving amazing things across a variety of sectors – from vibrant festivals, direct-to-consumer food production, Rongoā Māori, and innovative tech and business solutions. Hosted again by long-time business advocate David Downs, each episode lifts the curtain on the guests’ unique j ..read more

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: Lou Anne Lowry Business: DoPaw Founded: 2020 / Launched 2023 HQ: Waikato Can you tell us a bit about your business? DoPaw, based in the North Island of New Zealand, stands out as a distinguished 100% raw, natural, and grain-free pet treat manufacturer and online retailer. Our handcrafted treats, made from premium human-grade ingredients, include unique 100% raw frozen treats like bite-sized sausages, trachea cookies, love ..read more

In the heart of the lower North Island, is a small but mighty region batting above its weight on a global scale, poised to shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s evolving food narrative. The region’s rich history in food innovation and science, coupled with fertile natural resources, and backed by thriving primary, technology, distribution and logistics sectors, Manawatū is the epicentre of agrifood innovation. A leading hub of food research, science and innovation, Manawatū is home to more than 3,100 scientists and researchers as well as three Crown Research Institutions. With many world leading orga ..read more

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: Brent Wilson Business: Solo Founded: 2018 HQ: Wellington Can you tell us a bit about your business? Solo is an accounting app that makes it easy for self-employed New Zealanders to confidently manage their entire tax journey – saving them time, money and sanity. Self-employed people in New Zealand are required to manage their taxes, fill out tax returns and make payments to IRD based on guesswork. They never get an accura ..read more

With the new financial year beginning on April 1st, it is a critical time to lay the foundations for your sales success in the year ahead. Here are three key things you can do at the start of a new financial year to get your sales rolling. 1. TAKE THE BEST FROM LAST YEAR AND MOVE FORWARD The first quarter of the calendar year is often tough in the NZ market. Christmas morphing into public holidays, and then suddenly it’s mid-February. With an early Easter this year, March in New Zealand now has the same number of business days as that short month February! If you got off to a positive sales ..read more

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: Sabine Doolin and Robert Sadleir Business: QWB Lab Founded: 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? QWB Lab unlocks the value of culture by measuring wellbeing. Using our service offering based on data analytics, measurement and technology, we empower museums, galleries, libraries, heritage sites, and other culture organisations to be, and be seen as, wellbeing incubators and catalysts for their comm ..read more

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: Samantha Holdsworth and Hamid Abbasi Business: Neurofanos Founded: 2023 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? At Neurofanos, we are focused on transforming neurosurgery while delivering significant socio-economic impacts. Our vision is to illuminate the path of neurosurgery with cutting-edge technology, revolutionising the precision and safety of delicate brain operations. By harnessing the power of pio ..read more

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: Max Daniels and William Hunter Business: Astrix Astronautics Founded: 2021 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? As satellite providers enhance their satellite fleets, more and more satellites are needed to provide you with GPS, internet connectivity in remote locations, and accurate weather monitoring. But the satellite industry today has a bottleneck for power supplies, with current suppliers unable t ..read more

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: Kate Gatfield-Jeffries Business: Moodi Founded: 2022 HQ: Auckland Can you tell us a bit about your business? Moodi is a trailblazing mental wellness supplement brand dedicated to helping women feel their best. We’ve created clinically-proven formulations in crave-worthy flavours, to spark consistent use and yield life-changing results. Our delicious supplements help women feel their best by featuring active ingredients fo ..read more