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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.

October 13, 2021

Sol + Sea Skincare Range Good For Your Skin and the Ocean

Glen Stephen's startup has created an ocean-friendly skincare range.

October 11, 2021

Soda Seed Grant Winners

Soda's latest Seed Grant awarded $10,000 cash to four innovative NZ startups.

October 5, 2021

Off the Beaten Track

This online accommodation business is the place to go for one-of-a-kind rural accommodation experiences.

September 30, 2021

Meet our Rise Up Finalists: Billie Jo Hohepa

Rise Up finalist, Billie Jo Hohepa, founder of BDÉT, shares some of her entrepreneurial journey.

September 26, 2021

Kaffelogic breaks into global markets

Where are they now? We chat to Soda alumni Kaffelogic to find out their latest news.

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.

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