You've found your Angel Investor, you've done your Due Diligence...now it's time to dive into the documentation. In this next series of Angel & VC Investing, the team will be talking all things term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, and more. Register Here.

Creative HQ's ever-popular Startup Sessions are here again, and you can tune in online to learn more about a range of topics relevant to the startup journey. Read More.

Creative HQ's ever-popular Startup Sessions are here again, and you can tune in online to learn more about a range of topics relevant to the startup journey. Read More.

Creative HQ's ever-popular Startup Sessions are here again, and you can tune in online to learn more about a range of topics relevant to the startup journey. Read More.

DMCC Business Council in collaboration with Business South, ANZ bank, Deloitte, Wilkinson Rodgers Lawyers bring array of capacity building presentations for startup business for communities. Focused on helping ethnic communities and other groups how to efficiently set up their own business. solicitors, accountants, bankers and others informing what is needed to get you into your business. Read More.

Join us for a night of networking with other business owners at the Business South BA5 hosted by Startup Dunedin and Business Mentors New Zealand. A great opportunity to learn more about how we can assist your small business! Read More.

You have the perfect investor pitch prepared, and you believe you are ready to engage with Investors about your start-up.... are you really ready? Before the cheque gets written you need to ensure you have thoroughly completed all the checks and balances of The Investor Due Diligence (DD). Read More.

Creative HQ's ever-popular Startup Sessions are here again, and you can tune in online to learn more about a range of topics relevant to the startup journey. Read More.

With International Women's Day on the horizon (this Friday!), Ministry of Awesome and PledgeMe have joined forces to help platform women-led crowdfunding campaigns. Join them - and an amazing lineup of female founders including Dunedin's own award winning femtech startup  Coralcone - live to celebrate, support, and fund these remarkable women! Read More.

Put the kettle on because the Ara Toi team alongside Otago Community Trust have been brewing up a series of free creative capability workshops overflowing with presenters, cheat-sheets, industry experts, local art superstars, business advisors, manākitaka and good vibes! Stay tuned to the Ara Toi Instagram channel for more information, details and direct links. Read more here.

The DCC is reviewing the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which will shape the work they do over the next six years. The team also want to create waste minimisation courses for businesses to help you get involved and learn more  about reducing waste and moving to a circular economy. Read More.

Put the kettle on because the Ara Toi team alongside Otago Community Trust have been brewing up a series of free creative capability workshops overflowing with presenters, cheat-sheets, industry experts, local art superstars, business advisors, manākitaka and good vibes! Stay tuned to the Ara Toi Instagram channel for more information, details and direct links. Read more here.

The Mainland Angel Investors will be hosting their next pitch investment evening on the 28th of February - and this week, our Distiller incubatees Aftergame will be pitching for investment!

Come along and hear from multiple startups as they pitch their unique value propositions, growth potential, and financial projections. Plus, network with like-minded investors and entrepreneurs.

RSVP Here.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice. Read More.

💸 Does your startup need some seed capital to level up?

We're teaming up with the awesome people at Startup Queenstown Lakes, Coin South, and KEDA to bring you this free webinar to answer the question - Is Angel Investing Right for You?

This 1hr workshop will cover:

✅ What is Angel Investment? + How to prepare
✅ What are the advantages and drawbacks?
✅ Is your team ready for the growth potential and the challenge?
✅ Are you comfortable losing some control and answering to investors?
✅ The timeline and process of the investment journey.

RSVP Here: https://events.humanitix.com/angel-investing-series-part-1-is-angel-investing-right-for-you

Join this event to discuss how to adapt these strategies to remote or hybrid teams! You’ll hear about and consider broader trends in engineering and discuss the skills managers will need to cultivate in order to support quieter voices in the shifting work landscape of the future. Read more.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice. Read More.

Join Parry Field Lawyers for a practical session for startups, focusing on topics like:

• Raising funding and the key things to know

• The critical documents like term sheets, subscription agreements, shareholder agreements

• How ‘vesting’, ESOPs and founder incentivisation works

• How to do all the above while staying legally safe.

When attending you will also qualify for a free conversation with one of their team to discuss your situation as well! Read More.

A COIN South Activator Session is a 30-minute discussion where you have the chance to talk through your business, venture or idea and get focused feedback from the team at COIN South. It takes a little bit of bravery to share your idea with new people, but after just 30 minutes you’ll walk away with next steps and valuable advice. Read More.

Join the NZ Hi-Tech Trust at their Dunedin Launch Event for the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 2024, and become a part of an engaging and illuminating evening that signifies the commencement of the 2024 programme. Gain valuable insights and tips from a panel of esteemed judges, who will share the key elements that make a great entry! Read more.

The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono is offering six places for emerging New Zealand ESG/cleantech business leaders to be part of a funded delegation to South Korea in May 2024.

This delegation will be joining a New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) led ESG/Cleantech Visit Programme to South Korea.

Companies developing or using technology to address global sustainability challenges with a strong interest in South Korea are encouraged to apply.   Read More.

Do you have questions about your next raise, bridging rounds or cap tables? Perhaps you are expanding globally and have burning questions you simply can’t find the answers to. Well, we would love to help!

Register today for a 30-minute direct chat with our investment team.

This is not a 'pitch at us' session, it is a two-way conversation. Across the nation, we know fantastic founders and teams are developing remarkable technologies and we hope these sessions can help guide your next steps. https://events.humanitix.com/gd1-ask-me-anything

It's time to wrap up the year with a festive afternoon of friends, fun and food!

Small teams, solo founders, or anyone in the startup ecosystem who is in need of a bit of community this time of year - come along and join us to celebrate the year that was 2023.

Make sure you RSVP for drinks, nibbles, and games! We reckon this one will absolutely sleigh (ho ho ho).

When: from 4:00PM on Tuesday 5th December.
Where: Startup Dunedin - 20 Leithbank, North Dunedin

RSVP Here.

You have a start-up but funding is the oil that will help that succeed, or break down. So how do you raise the money? In this practical session, Parry Field Lawyers will consider capital raising for start-ups in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read More.

Rakahinonga Roadshow are a series of free one-day regional workshops that introduce the fundamentals of starting a business to budding Māori entrepreneurs.

These fun and interactive wānanga delivered by Saara Tawha (Ramaroa Ltd) include:

• Deep diving into your business ideas with expert guidance

• Discovering invaluable resources and support on your entrepreneurial journey

• Crafting a compelling narrative for your kaupapa, bringing others on board with your vision

• Getting hands-on with the Lean Business Canvas and learning its magic

• Connecting with other passionate Māori in your rohe Read More and Register.

Harnessing the power of social media marketing is a must to create devoted brand advocates and drive a consistent flow of leads to your website. Read More.

Developing or managing a positive company culture can be challenging because, firstly, what defines a 'good' culture? Join Meri Williams, an experienced CTO (currently at Pleo), to learn from her experience in building a resilient engineering culture. Read More.

Your pitch deck can make or break your ability to captivate your audience. We're inviting you to a tailored workshop where our guest expert Dorothy Fulop will introduce the essential components of a persuasive pitch and demonstrate how to craft a compelling narrative. Read More.