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Global Stories

Crowdfunding stories

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017

Apple

Social enterprise Ethique launches second equity crowdfunding campaign

Ethique demands funds for global expansion, launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe on 29 September, seeking USD $350k to USD $500k.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Fintech

Khonology: Competition or collaboration between fintech and banks?

Fintech firms are posing competition to traditional financial institutions after the 2008 financial crisis, says crowdfunding provider WLCF.

By Vusi Melane • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017

Crowdfunding

Christchurch couple launch Kickstarter to make South Island's first cat café a reality

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.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017

Gaming

Weta Workshop's kickstarter goes off with a bang

Weta Workshop's first ever tabletop game, GKR: Heavy Hitters, reached its funding goal in just over four hours on Kickstarter.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017

Crowdfunding

Desperately seeking funding: Youth life skills programme turns to crowdfunding

Voice to Voice's lifeline dwindles with 9 days left in urgent $32k crowdfunding appeal to sustain youth upskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017

Crowdfunding

Thought-Wired is crowdfunding the way to innovative thought-sensing tech

Some of the most innovative ideas come from crowdfunded platforms & Thought-Wired's mission to commercialise their thought-sensing software is strong.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Crowdfunding stories

Agricultural Technology

New Zealand’s biggest environmental challenges identified

Water shortages, climate pressure and rapid urban growth are forcing planners to rethink housing, infrastructure and environmental protection across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018

Crowdfunding

Six finalists announced for Wellington Low Carbon Challenge

Six eco-pioneers vie for £45k fund in Wellington's Low Carbon Challenge, promoting sustainable surf boards, biofuel, and more.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017

Digital Entertainment

Kiwi startup launches crowdfunding campaign to fund next stage of growth

Auckland-based social enterprise The Module Project have made major inroads with their long-lasting and upgradeable mobile wireless speaker, Decibel.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017

Fintech

Colliers launches new peer-to-peer lending service

Restricted bank lending in New Zealand is opening the door for developers to secure debt or equity funding from commercial property investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Crowdfunding

Kiwi team successfully crowdfunds as-a-service global tracking device

The magpie service includes an app and a free GPS device that is one of the smallest and smartest on the market.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017

Fintech

Kiwi company crowdfunding to expand “airbnb of cars”

Auckland's MyCarYourRental, the 'airbnb of cars', seeks £800k via crowdfunding for community-driven expansion.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Fintech

Kiwi payroll company turns to crowdfunding ahead of IRD changes

Dunedin and Wellington-based social enterprise Thankyou Payroll is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign to fund development and prepare for IRD changes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017