FintechNew ZealandAug 13, 2026

Sterling raises $3.1M (New Zealand, Aug 2026)

$3.1M
NZ$3.8 million (A$3.15m)

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Kiwi AI startup building a finance teams autopilot banks $3.15 million - Startup Daily

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Sterling is a New Zealand AI startup that develops an 'autopilot' for finance teams, allowing them to deploy AI workflows for tasks like invoice processing and bank reconciliation. The company aims to transform accounting workflows by shifting roles from operational to strategic, making it easier for finance teams to manage their tasks efficiently.

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Kiwi AI startup building a finance teams autopilot banks $3.15 million  Startup Daily

Founder
Nik Wakelin
Nik Wakelin
Co-founder
Investors · 3
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BlackbirdLead
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Rowan Simpson
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Sterling raises $3.1M (New Zealand, August 2026) | Datapile