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Kiwi smart shopping start-up raises $8m to fuel US expansion

Appetise now helps 70,000 Kiwi households to plan meals and shop smarter.

Kiwi Chris Liddell recruited by AI giant Anthropic after it raises funds at $630b valuation, heads for possible IPO

Chris Liddell served as deputy chief of staff in Donald Trump's first presidential term.

Golden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbers

Hectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.

Sir John Key steps up as Crimson chair as firm eyes potential offshore IPO

A Silicon Valley heavy-hitter has also been named on the board.

AI casualty: Once high-flying Soul Machines in receivership

Startup raised more than $225m. KPMG looks for buyer.

Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises $99m for AI start-up

IBM and Uber have joined the list of blue-chip customers.

Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable X-ray machine to market

Company expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.

Three Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plans

From cultivated meat to hydrofoiling e-boats to rewarding staff.

Arise Sir Rod: Xero founder knighted after $21.78b tech success

Xero founder is now investing in start-ups and pushing power reform.