New Zealand: UpStart Nation 2023 Report (direct pdf link)
“HTK Start Up supports early-stage, high-growth companies, with a key focus on Māori, Pacific peoples, and underserved founders. Recent data has seen 75 women-led startups, with a completion rate of 94.9%. HTK Group, Managing Director, Renata Hakiwai says.”
“Marian Johnson, CEO of Ministry of Awesome, emphasized the importance of nurturing innovation-based startups for New Zealand’s economy. She referred to the ‘Upstart Nation’ report which set an ambitious target of having 5000 active high-growth startups by 2030. To achieve this, the current count of startups, standing at 2400, requires a substantial push. Startup Aotearoa, with its unique approach and inclusive strategy, looks set to play a pivotal role in making New Zealand, the ‘Upstart Nation.’ “
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