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.

March 16, 2022

World-first MTB technology

Q&A with BrakeAce founder Matt Miller.

March 10, 2022

Meet the Mentor: Mike Ashcroft

Q&A with mentor and business founder Mike Ashcroft.

March 9, 2022

PrintGig wins Soda Seed Grant

Our seed grant winners include a 3D printing business plus makers of new mountain bike tech and hemp-based pet products.

March 2, 2022

Meport aims to get tradies into work faster and smarter

Meport founder Kerwan Rose has created technology that automates the background checking process for tradies.

March 1, 2022

Q&A with Real Rad Food founder Hannah Mellsop

Since working with Soda in 2020 Real Rad Food has entered the FMCG market and doubled its turnover.

January 31, 2022

Q&A with Dunedin Craft Distillers

The founders of Dunedin Craft Distillers make gin and vodka out of bread and bakery leftovers.

January 16, 2022

Kiwi invention behind World Coffee Championship win

Kaffelogic's benchtop coffee roaster proves that you can make award-winning coffee at home.

December 9, 2021

EC8 Gets Ready for Takeoff with BOOST

Founder Christopher Staal is ready for investors after completing Soda's BOOST programme

November 30, 2021

Sol+Sea Riding the Waves to Success

Ocean friendly, natural skincare company Sol+Sea has completed Soda's BOOST programme and is looking for investors.

November 23, 2021

Lockdown Startup ‘& Again’ Wins Rise Up and $10,000

Founder Wendy Quach's online thrift and consignment store has taken out Rise Up's top prize.

November 17, 2021

Rise Up Competition Champions Female Entrepreneurship in Aotearoa

Five inspirational female entrepreneurs will vie to win $10k on at Rise Up.

November 3, 2021

Virtual Assistant Helps Businesses Understand Their Finances

From state housing to being the CEO of her own company, Donnamaree Ryder has beaten the odds.

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