MethaneSAT becomes NZ’s first Government-funded space mission – backers defend $29m spend
Backers defend $29m spend. Source: NZ Herald Business News
HSBC expands venture debt fund into New Zealand – how does it compare to venture capital?
HSBC is being billed as the first bank into the sector here. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Kiwi’s AI start-up Flower Labs, offering a new way of AI training, raises $32 million
Big-name backers come on board. Source: NZ Herald Business News
‘Mad Men’: Auckland brand-awareness tracking start-up Tracksuit raises $22m
The Auckland start-up says it's an 'old-school' marketing answer to the "cookiepocalpse". Source: NZ Herald Business News
Earnings preview: Where telco Spark could surprise
What analysts will be watching when the telco reports this week. Source: NZ Herald Business News
How NZ is cashing in on the AI boom
The $70b Super Fund and ACC's $47b fund make opposing bets on Nvidia. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Sky TV CEO Sophie Moloney on strong first half, second-half challenges
The company's full-year dividend forecast has been bumped up. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Palo Alto Networks’ shares plunge on outlook – but firm sees AI gains ahead
Director Sir John Key sells big block of shares but still owns stock worth around US$5.4m. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Confirmation of payee – ‘a simple step that will stamp out bank scams’ gets a step closer. Maybe
“This should have happened years ago,” Consumer CEO Jon Duffy says. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Peter Beck on Rocket Lab’s ‘world-first’ space junk launch
Space needs a cleanup and Kiwi technology is hoping to lead the way. Source: NZ Herald Business News