More angel money on table
Angel investment levels have bounced back this year, driven by an increase in follow-on funding into existing start-ups, according to figures released today.
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Biofuel venture an 'act of faith'
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Providers want reforms to go further
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Helen Twose: Investment property funding ruled out
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Liquidation aims to protect all interests
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Wynyard plays down share price fall
Shares in Wynyard Group have fallen below their issue price following the firm's NZX debut this morning.
Edtorial: FMA's first chief leaves solid legacy
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Investor fails to overthrow Trinity tax decision
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Oz market slumps over China credit crunch fear
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Wynyard price could start low
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NZ firm buys Aussie hotel
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Drop tarnishes gold shares
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FMA boss calls for end to financial blame game
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Lombard case going to Supreme Court
The former Lombard directors, including Sir Douglas Graham, are heading to the Supreme Court over their convictions for making false statements in a prospectus.
Hubbard investors to get payout
Investors in two of Allan Hubbard's frozen entities are getting another payout, say their statutory managers.
Sir Douglas Graham could lose title
Former Justice Minister Sir Douglas Graham may be stripped of his knighthood with the appeal against conviction of the Lombard directors dismissed today.
Charities keen on new funding plan
Some of New Zealand's leading charities are keen to attract private investors for social programmes such as cutting crime and addictions.
Investing in shares - Beginner's guide: Part 2
Today we launch part two of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.
Investing in shares - Beginner's guide: Part 1
Today we launch part one of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares.