News & Stories

At Soda, we’re excited by companies that have the potential for exponential growth, companies that will contribute to lifting and diversifying New Zealand’s economy. Check out a few from our Soda community.

September 23, 2021

EC8 saves time and waste for construction industry

Christopher Staal’s start-up has developed technology to supply pre-cut plasterboard to building sites.

September 12, 2021

BOOST programme lifts off

Soda's new BOOST programme lifts off with founders EC8, Sol + Sea and Pickl.

September 6, 2021

Meet our Rise Up finalists: Wendy Quach

Rise Up finalist, Wendy Quach, founder of & Again, shares some of her entrepreneurial journey.

August 23, 2021

The Fizz About Biz

Check our the podcasts - The Fizz About Biz - where we speak with founders about their entrepreneurial journey.

August 19, 2021

BOOST programme helps startups create a Capital Raise Strategy

Find out how this new programme will help your business take on the world!

August 17, 2021

Meet our Rise Up finalists: Chloe Van Dyke

Rise Up finalist, Chloe Van Dyke, founder of Chia Sisters, shares some of her entrepreneurial journey.

August 15, 2021

Meet the Judges: Kim Hill

Rise Up judge, Kim Hill, shares some insights into her life and career.

August 11, 2021

Meet our Rise Up finalists: Dr Angela Lim

Rise Up finalist, Dr Angela Lim, founder of Clearhead, shares some of her entrepreneurial journey.

August 9, 2021

Meet our Rise Up finalists: Gaelle Thieme

We ask our first Rise Up finalist, Gaelle Thieme of Dust & Glow, a few questions about her entrepreneurial journey.

August 9, 2021

Meet the Judges: Dil Khosa

We ask Rise Up judge and Athena X founder, Dil Khosa, a few questions about being a female founder in NZ.

August 5, 2021

Finalists Announced for Soda’s Rise Up Competition

Five female finalists will vie for $10,000 in Soda Inc's inaugural Rise Up competition.

July 27, 2021

Meet the judges: Max Thompson from Calllaghan Innovation

Rise Up judge, Max Callaghan from Callaghan Innovation, shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

July 17, 2021

Business workshops invaluable for Alivate Activewear founder

Alice Barrett activates her activewear brand with the help of Soda's Co.STARTERS programme.

July 1, 2021

Grants announced for female entrepreneurs

Soda’s new seed grant competition invites New Zealand’s female founders to Rise Up.

June 30, 2021

MenuAid set to make meal planning a breeze for Kiwis

Feeding Kiwis and starting a business from scratch. It's all in a day's work for Seed Grant winner, MenuAid.

June 29, 2021

YouChange on the right track with help from CO.STARTERS

A passion for saving and budgeting was the catalyst for YouChange founder Min McKay.

June 28, 2021

PowerUp Ideas Competition Winner Sol+Sea takes home $10,000

Environmentally-conscious lifestyle brand, Sol+Sea, takes out top spot in PowerUp Ideas Competition.

June 27, 2021

Plant-based ice-cream business licking good with help from mentor

Soda mentor, Kate O'Leary, shares the sweet experience of mentoring Kinda Ice-Cream start-up.

June 26, 2021

CO.STARTERS course puts sisters on the right path for Dizzie success

Taranaki sisters, Alice and Cindy Walter, have a bright business future with their clothing label, Dizzie.

June 25, 2021

A passion for sustainability makes this mentor a perfect match

Soda mentor, Latesha (Tesh) Randall of Raglan Food Co, shares her passion for mentoring entrepreneurs.

June 25, 2021

Pickl Mortgages plan on getting you out of a pickle!

Auckland-based finance technology company, Pickl, wins $5,000 Seed Grant to boost business.

June 24, 2021

Turning a hopping good idea into a bunny business

Pet owner, Claire Wilkinson, creates natural food range for her beloved bunnies.

June 23, 2021

Soda mentors play key role in PowerUp Competition

Animals Like Us co-founder, Rob Achten, gives his insight into successful mentoring.

June 22, 2021

Chive Charities: Doing good with Business blog #3

Chive Charities founders, Stephen and Alice, continue to share their start-up success journey.

June 21, 2021

Chive Charities: Doing good with Business blog #2

Starting, failing, and starting again... Chive Charities founders share insight into entrepreneurial life.

June 20, 2021

Chive Charities: Doing good with business blog #1

Chive Charities is Aotearoa's first charity directory built by givers, for givers.

June 19, 2021

Soda Seed Grant Winners Announced

Soda announces winners from its latest Seed Grant round with a prize pool of $9,000.

June 18, 2021

Mote and the Chocolate Factory

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a chocolate factory? Then read on....