Who founded Aspiring Materials?

Aspiring Materials was founded by Christopher Oze.

Aspiring Materials

6 known investors

Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus. The company brings together an international team committed to positive environmental change.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Founders & leadership

Christopher OzeinFounder

Investors · 6

Arc AngelsAuckland

Better Bite Ventures

Creative HQ — The IncubatorWellington

Icehouse VenturesAuckland · $120K – $2.4M

Outset VenturesAuckland · $100K – $10Mvia Mat Rowe · inferred

Motion CapitalreportedAuckland

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Aspiring Materials went on to found or lead other companies.

Lachlan NixonInvestor & DirectorFounded Cetogenix SimonInvestorFounded Asia Climate Hub

In the news

Chch start-up aspires to build in Southland | Otago Daily Times Online Newsodt.co.nz · Jan 2026

Aspiring Materials expands to US to enhance domestic critical mineral supplyfinance.yahoo.com · May 2025

Aspiring Materials expands to the United States to boost domestic supply of critical mineralsprnewswire.com · May 2025

Kiwi carbon capture startup Aspiring Materials raises $1 million seed round - Startup Dailystartupdaily.net · Oct 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Aspiring Materials do?: Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus. The company brings together an international team committed to positive environmental change.
Who founded Aspiring Materials?: Aspiring Materials was founded by Christopher Oze.
Who are Aspiring Materials's investors?: Aspiring Materials's investors include Arc Angels, Better Bite Ventures, Creative HQ — The Incubator, Icehouse Ventures, Outset Ventures, Motion Capital.