News & Stories

At Soda, we’re excited by businesses with potential to grow and businesses that will contribute to lifting and diversifying Waikato's economy. Check out some of the businesses we've worked with recently.

August 13, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Kitti Bradley

Q&A with Mother Trucking co-founder and RISE UP finalist Kitti Bradley

August 6, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn

Q&A with WellNow founders and RISE UP 2023 finalists Niamh Buchanan and Melanie Lynn.

August 1, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Gina Urlich

Q&A with Norish founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Gina Urlich

July 23, 2023

Meet our RISE UP finalists: Candace Kinser

Q&A with Vester founder and RISE UP 2023 finalist, Candace Kinser

July 3, 2023

2023 RISE UP Finalists Announced

The wait is over! Our 2023 RISE UP finalists are...

June 29, 2023

Sign Logic Makes Sense of Business with RBP Training

Sign Logic owner Jean Kriden has doubled her revenue since undergoing business coaching with Sweet Spot Coaching.

June 26, 2023

Q&A with Frances Cook

Frances Cook is a best-selling author, columnist, speaker and podcaster, who makes money easy-to-understand.

June 8, 2023

RISE UP Fosters Female Entrepreneurship

RISE UP is Soda's seed grant and pre-acceleration programme for ambitious female founders. Applications are now open.

May 22, 2023

Q&A with Fleur Wolstenholme from Treat NZ

Treat NZ won AMP IT UP - Amplify Taupō's business programme. Enjoy this Q&A with founder, Fleur Wolstenholme.

May 21, 2023

Squoodles Sales Jump 23% After Digital Marketing Training

Online educational resource business sees sales increase following Regional Business Partner training.

May 2, 2023

Falls Retreat Offers Exceptional Experiences

With RBP funding Falls Retreat worked with Deloitte to create a five-year business plan and ensure its viability.