Bridget Unsworth: Angel Association CEO on investment in the start-up scene surging by 14% in 2025

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There’s renewed hope in the Kiwi start-up scene with a surge of investment in 2025. New data shows the number of deals rose 14%, with total investment surging 61% to $754 million. Fintech and health-tech saw strong gains, while climate and clean-tech dropped. Angel Association Chief executive Bridget Unsworth told Mike Hosking 47 companies were funded, compared to 51 in 2023. She says more money going into fewer deals is an exciting sign of the start-up ecosystem maturing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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