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AgriZeroNZ

Government fund

Pre-Seed–Growth · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

AgriZeroNZ makes targeted investments to accelerate development, commercialisation and on-farm deployment of solutions that reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand. It aims to give all farmers equitable, affordable access to emission-reducing tools, targeting a 30% reduction by 2030 and near-zero by 2040, while safeguarding farm profitability and productivity. Beyond capital, it provides navigation and acceleration support to local and global ventures, unblocks system-wide constraints, supports an R&D and testing pipeline, and develops global partnerships. It also engages with research strategy and government regulatory settings, working alongside its strategic partner the Ag Emissions Centre.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2023
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
1

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website
Wayne McNee· Chief Executive
David Macdonald· Head of Ventures
Aashay Shah· Investment Manager
Danielle Hannan· Catalyst Investment Manager
Max Thompson· Investment Manager
Aleisha Williams· Senior Communications Advisor
Alistair Smith· Planning & Reporting Manager
Ashleigh Sattler· Head of Communications
Claire Pryor· Executive Assistant
Deborah Roche· Head of Catalyst
Ferne Blake· Company Secretary
Jane-Marie Kerslake· Finance Manager
Kelly Forster· Adoption Programme Manager
Kirsty Bellringer· Chief Financial Officer
Rachelle Linwood· Regulatory Strategy Manager
Ruth Leary· Head of Strategy and Engagement

What they invest in

from 1 of 1 portfolio companies

AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1

Investments · 1 tracked

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Nbryonbryo.cominNov 2025 · $10M

Nbryo is developing a platform for in vitro production of cattle embryos, using bio-digital and robotic technologies to accelerate genetic improvement for beef and dairy breeders.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Co-investorsMandalay Venture PartnersTenacious VenturesQIC Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does AgriZeroNZ invest at?
AgriZeroNZ invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does AgriZeroNZ focus on?
AgriZeroNZ focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Impact & Social Good.

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