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State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'
Social Media

State of crowd funding 'very immature and highly fragmented'

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2014
Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ
Unified Communications

Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ

Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Adversity Gaming announces fundraising LAN for Christchurch
Gaming

Adversity Gaming announces fundraising LAN for Christchurch

Local gaming community does its bit for those affected by the Canterbury earthquake, with the proceeds of an upcoming LAN going to the relief effort.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Boost for Kiwi business as PledgeMe bags equity crowdfunding licence
Crowdfunding

Boost for Kiwi business as PledgeMe bags equity crowdfunding licence

New Zealand's PledgeMe, the country's first crowdfunding site, has been awarded one of the first equity crowdfunding licenses in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014
Kiwi start-up hits US$100K crowdfunding target for decision-making app
Crowdfunding

Kiwi start-up hits US$100K crowdfunding target for decision-making app

Wellington tech startup Loomio has reached their US$100,000 crowdfunding target to build a collaborative decision-making tool.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2014
Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app
Apps

Kiwi social innovators on track to crowdfund US$100k democracy app

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2014
Wellington-based crowdfunding campaign raises over $10,000 in first 12 hours
Unified Communications

Wellington-based crowdfunding campaign raises over $10,000 in first 12 hours

Wellington-based social tech company Loomio has kicked off their global crowdfunding campaign to a great start, raising over $10,000 in the first 12 hours.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2014
Kickstarter boost for big thinking Kiwis
Unified Communications

Kickstarter boost for big thinking Kiwis

Creative Kiwi projects will soon find a new home as Kickstarter announces plans to open its crowdfunding platform to New Zealand in the near future.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2013
Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site
Trade Me

Telecom buys online Kiwi charity site

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2012
Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight
Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding comes under security spotlight

New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012