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A conversation with Tracksuit co-founder Connor Archbold
After a mammoth Series B raise - what's next?
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Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
Plus: Crimson Education founders to teach at Auckland Uni and Kiwi Edtech wins big across Tasman.
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How to spot gaps and prove there’s a need before you build
PLUS: Transformation of science and research sector underway and Rocket Lab stock surges as it notches up stellar wins.
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How to spot gaps and prove there’s a need before you build
If someone’s willing to pay you before you’ve built anything, you’re probably onto something.
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June 2025

Basis begins nationwide rollout
PLUS: Icehouse Ventures reflect on Halter success and things get weird(er) at Anthropic.
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ICYMI: Startup news and resources from the week that was
What you might have missed last week on Caffeine.
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Perks Perks Perks
Oh we love a good perk!
Coming up next week on Caffeine
Plus: Your AMA questions answered!
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Xero to acquire Melio for $4.1b
Plus: AI blueprint webinars to duck into on your lunchbreak and is it time for a four day work week?
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How do we unlock Aotearoa's A.I advantages?
PLUS: New details on new hardware from OpenAI and learning the lessons from how Pals became Pals.
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Halter becomes New Zealand's latest unicorn
Plus: Electrify Aotearoa is ON and last chance to get your Global Growth Grant application in!
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ICYMI: Startup news and resources from the week that was
What you might have missed last week on Caffeine.
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