Booster Innovation Fund — Full Portfolio

Alimetry develops the Gastric Alimetry system, a non-invasive body surface gastric mapping device that provides objective diagnostics for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ

GOGreg O'Grady(Founder)inAGArmen Gharibans(Founder)inKOKaren O'Regan(CBO)inCSCraig Shannon(CTO)inChristie Dunwoodie(CFO)inChristopher Andrews(CMO)

Co-investorsCECerity Partners VenturesGDGD1MAMatūMOMovacOLOlympus Innovation VenturesICIcehouse Ventures+1 more

Allegro Energy develops water-based microemulsion electrolyte technology for grid-scale battery storage and supercapacitors, designed to deliver high-performance energy storage without flammable materials.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsThornton, AU

Thomas(Co-founder)Fraser(Co-founder & CTO)Rohan(Co-founder & CSO)

Co-investorsIMImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdLILightbankMEMelt Ventures

Amaroq Therapeutics develops first-in-class therapies targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) implicated in oncology and other diseases.

Biotech

Co-investorsCUCure Kids VenturesTETenmileBRBrandon Capital Partners

Raphael Nolden(Founder)in

Co-investorsANAngel HQMAMainland Angel InvestorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Aplenty converts wood waste biomass into clean CO2 and heat for commercial greenhouses using its patented Hot Lime technology, helping growers raise crop yields, control heating costs, and reduce fossil fuel use.

AgTechCleantechClimate Tech

Co-investorsCLClimate Venture Capital FundOUOutset Ventures

Avasa develops technology to simplify microsurgical procedures, replacing manual hand sewing with automated microvascular connection methods.

HardwareMedical Devices

Co-investorsBRBridgewest VenturesCUCure Kids VenturesMOMovacNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersBRBrisbane AngelsPAPacific Channel

Banzpay is a payments technology provider serving financial institutions, including credit unions and small-to-medium banks, across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

FintechSaaSNew Zealand, NZ

SMSean Morrison(CEO Banzpay Group, Executive Director)inTRTony Rae(General Manager Banzpay)inTKToby Koller(Chief Security and Infrastructure Officer)in

Uses UV light signals to boost seed and seedling genetic potential; domiciled in the USA.

Palmerston North

JWJason Wargent(Executive Officer)inSSSteven Sibulkin(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Brown(Director)Mary Dimou(Director)John Bedbrook(Director)Kirsty Bellringer(Director)

Co-investorsANAngel HQARArc AngelsAZAzolla VenturesENEnterprise AngelsICIcehouse VenturesISiSelect Fund+5 more

BioOra develops and manufactures CAR-T cell therapies from New Zealand, targeting patients with cancer who currently lack access to these treatments in their local regions.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesNew Zealand, NZ

Co-investorsBRBridgewest VenturesCUCure Kids VenturesMAMainland Angel Investors

Bontia Bio is a synthetic biology company that uses proprietary fermentation technology to create natural bioactive compounds for animal health and agriculture, with its first product targeting fleas and ticks in companion animals.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechWellington, NZ

Co-investorsSPSprout

BSPKL develops catalyst coated membranes (CCM) for electrolyzers and fuel cells with significantly reduced precious metal loading.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsNew Zealand, NZ

CHChristina Houlihan(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inJérôme Leveneur(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorIMImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdINInvestible Climate Tech FundNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersWNWNT Ventures

Cadmus Animal Health develops an immunotherapeutic to treat chronic periodontal disease caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas in companion animals.

BiotechHealthtech

Calocurb is a natural, plant-based appetite suppressant capsule containing a patented hop extract that activates GLP-1 and other satiety hormones to reduce hunger and support weight management.

Direct to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessAuckland, NZ

Sarah Kennedyin

Captivate develops a proprietary Metal-Organic Framework material and Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption process for low-energy, cost-effective carbon dioxide capture and separation in industrial applications including biogas, geothermal, and cement production.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Co-investorsCRCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)IMImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersWNWNT Ventures

Cleanery manufactures concentrated cleaning and personal care products designed to eliminate unnecessary packaging and water content compared to traditional formulations.

Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerE-commerceAuckland, NZ

MSMark Sorensen(Co-Founder / CEO)inEBEllie Brade(Co-Founder / Sustainability Lead)in

Co-investorsANAngel HQCLClimate Venture Capital FundCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorSOSoul Capital

EdPotential provides student data analytics and insights for schools to identify trends, target interventions, and improve student achievement.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSAuckland, NZ

Ferronova develops magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticle tracers (FerroTrace) and related imaging and therapy technologies to detect and map lymph nodes and tumours in early-stage cancers, supporting surgeons, oncologists and pathologists in staging and treating cancers such as oral, colorectal, esophageal, prostate and pancreatic.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Benjamin Thierry(Scientific Advisor/Founder)inSBStewart Bartlett(CEO)inASAnil Shetty(CMO)in

Co-investorsARArtesianSOSouth Australian Venture Capital FundMAMatūSTStoic VCUNUniSeed Pty Ltd.

Goodair makes Nosebuds, a reusable, drug-free nasal device worn inside the nostrils that uses small rotors to generate a vibroacoustic hum, stimulating nasal cilia to clear mucus and allergens and relieve congestion.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & FitnessAuckland, NZ

DDDr David White(Founder)KMKerri McMaster(CEO)in

Co-investorsALAlt VenturesWNWNT Ventures

A platform presenting mutual fund and asset management company options in India, listing established fund houses such as SBI, ICICI Prudential, HDFC, and others with their track records and market data.

Fintech

JGJai Goradia(Founder)in

Co-investorsCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorRARainmatterDSDSG Consumer PartnersRURukam CapitalTHThe Chennai Angels

Inhibit Coatings develops antimicrobial coatings and additives that use silver permanently bound to polymer resin to inhibit bacterial growth without leaching.

CleantechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellington, NZ

Dr Tate(Co-creator of the technology)Prof. Johnston(Co-creator of the technology)

Co-investorsANAngel HQARArc AngelsENEnterprise AngelsICIcehouse VenturesMAMatūNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

InsituGen develops cell-free bioassay technology for steroid hormone testing, offering a low-cost test to detect androgen and estrogen bioactivity in companion animal diagnostics.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Heather(Professor (research lead))AHAlison Heather(Founder)in

Co-investorsENEnterprise AngelsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersPAPacific Channel

Kai's Education designs mixed reality coding robots and standards-aligned lesson plans for STEM education in K-10 classrooms.

EdTechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsANAngel HQENEnterprise AngelsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersSOSoul CapitalFLFlying Kiwi Angels

Komodo Wellbeing publishes content on fostering a growth mindset and building resilience in students within the school environment.

EdTechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

ARAndy Ryan(Founder)in

Co-investorsCUCure Kids VenturesFLFlying Fox VenturesFOFolklore VenturesTITiger Global Management

Commercialises Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for molecule capture and extraction.

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Liquium develops a new catalyst technology for producing clean (zero-carbon) ammonia under milder operating conditions than the traditional Haber-Bosch process, aiming to lower production and operating costs.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

DFDr Franck Natali(CSO & Co-Founder)DPDr Paul Geraghty(CEO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsCLClimate Venture Capital FundMAMatū

MACSO develops technology that makes AI, IoT, and edge computing capabilities more accessible and cost-effective for industries.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTAuckland, NZ

SSSaba Samiei(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsBRBridgewest VenturesPAPacific Channel

Marama Labs develops optical spectroscopy instruments for life-sciences research, leveraging surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and nanoparticle characterization technology.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechDublin, IE

ELEric Le Ru(Founder)inBDBrendan Darby(Co-founder & CEO)inMatthias Meyer(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZNZVCQUQuidnet VenturesRARadar VenturesWNWNT VenturesICIcehouse Ventures+2 more

MARS develops point-of-care photon counting CT imaging systems for community healthcare settings.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesChristchurch, NZ

APAnthony Philip Howard Butler(Executive Officer, Director)Philip Howard Butler(Executive Officer, Director)CEColin Ernest Dawson(Director)

Co-investorsCUCure Kids VenturesENEnterprise AngelsPAPacific Channel

Montoux develops AI, cloud, and automation tools for actuarial modeling, helping actuaries and insurance companies assess and manage risk and modernize traditional actuarial processes.

AI & Machine LearningFintechInsurTech

KSKlaas Stijnen(Founder)in

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersZIZino Ventures

A nutrition technology company that uses wild-type unicellular aquatic organisms to produce protein- and fiber-rich, non-GMO ingredients (marketed as Marine Whey) for food applications.

BiotechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsAUAugust OneOUOutset VenturesSASavia VenturesSOSOSV

Opo develops bio-based ingredients and cell lines for cosmetic, medical, and cultivated meat applications using synthetic biology and biomanufacturing.

BiotechDeep TechFoodTechAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsMAMatūWNWNT VenturesEPEpic Angels

Orbis Diagnostics is developing a point-of-care diagnostics platform that produces blood test results from a single fingerstick of blood.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsEVEven CapitalNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersPAPacific ChannelBIBif

OrbViz is a reporting platform that automates the creation and distribution of recurring reports for customers, executives, and stakeholders using reusable templates and AI.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChristchurch, NZ

Vanessa O'Brien(Founder)in

Commercialising soft electronics technology for robotics applications.

Co-investorsMAMatūNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersPAPacific Channel

Scentian Bio combines synthetic biology and AI to develop biosensors based on synthesized insect odorant receptors, creating a digital sense of smell and taste that can detect and measure the concentration of thousands of compounds.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

AKAndrew Králíček(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJGJonathan Good(Chief Executive Officer)inCCColm Carraher(Chief Scientific Officer)inNLNikki Lorigan(Chief Financial Officer)

Co-investorsDYDYDX CapitalSPSproutFIFinistere VenturesICIcehouse VenturesOUOurCrowdTOToyota Ventures

StretchSense develops a control platform for managing extended reality (XR) headsets during instructor-led training, enabling real-time monitoring of learner progress, performance analytics, and device management across educational and industrial settings.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechEnterprise SoftwareGamingHardwareEdinburgh, GB

Co-investorsGDGD1GLGlobal from Day OneSCScottish Enterprise

TasmanIon develops rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries positioned as a safer and lower-cost alternative for energy storage.

CleantechEnergyHardwareNew Materials

SDShalini Divya(Founder)in

Co-investorsCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorIMImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdPAPacific Channel

Tectonus designs and manufactures seismic resilience devices and structural systems that protect buildings from earthquake damage, working directly with structural engineers on projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and transport buildings.

Climate TechConstruction TechHardwareNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsANAngel HQNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersPAPacific Channel

Tectrax designs and builds electric amphibious boat systems that eliminate the need for trailers and tow vehicles, enabling rapid 30-second launches from virtually any location.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationAuckland, NZ

James Mortonin

Co-investorsMOMovac

Biomarker-based testing for rapid front line diagnosis of heart disease.

Co-investorsENEnterprise AngelsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersPAPacific Channel

Wellumio develops axana®, a portable, energy-efficient MRI system based on its Pulsed Gradient Free Mapping (PGFM) technology, designed to detect acute stroke quickly in front-line care settings.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

STShieak Tzeng(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inSergei Obruchkov(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inGBGyan Barik(Executive Director, Business Operations & Australia)inZRZiad Rouag(General Manager USA)HMHarry Marfatia(Head of Finance)in

BoardSia Moussavi(Board Chairman)

Co-investorsCUCure Kids VenturesENEnterprise AngelsNUNuance CapitalNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersOUOutset VenturesPAPacific Channel+1 more

Woolchemy develops natural wool-based materials for hygiene products like diapers, positioning an alternative to petroleum-based absorbent materials.

Circular EconomyConsumerNew Materials

DPDerelee Potroz-Smith(CEO & Founder)inAPAngela Potroz(Director)ACAlana Cheape(Head of Product & Marketing)in

BoardRichard Cutfield(Board Chair)

Co-investorsCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorEVEven CapitalPAPacific Channel

Wych.io provides open banking infrastructure solutions for banks and fintechs operating in Australia and New Zealand, offering deployable data holder and data recipient systems alongside testing and validation services to enable compliant cross-market operations.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Co-investorsNZNZVC

XFrame develops a modular, demountable building system made from plywood that allows architects and builders to create flexible interior spaces while enabling material reuse and reducing construction waste.

Circular EconomyConstruction TechPropTechMelbourne, AU

Ged

ZeroJet builds electric jet propulsion powertrains and "plug and play" jet units for the marine industry, designed for easy integration by small boat and tender manufacturers.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersIMImpact Enterprise FundMOMovac

San Francisco, US

Ryan Sandler(President, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary, and Director)Ethan Winchell(Director)

Co-investorsCLClimate Venture Capital FundOUOutset VenturesTRTransUnion