Bridgewest Ventures
Venture capitalAuckland · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
Bridgewest Ventures focuses on deep tech, investing selectively in ventures where its global track record and technical expertise can accelerate growth and reduce risk. Priority sectors include clean tech, AI/ML, medtech, life sciences, and advanced sensors. The firm emphasizes connecting New Zealand innovation to international networks, governance, and market pathways needed to scale. Beyond capital, it offers founders access to a curated network of industry veterans and global leaders, combining scientific knowledge with decades of venture-building experience to guide companies through each growth stage. Its mission centers on driving positive global impact through innovative deep tech solutions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Bridgewest Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4Deep Tech ×4Medical Devices ×4New Materials ×4Hardware ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Circular Economy ×2Cleantech ×2
HQs:New Zealand×4
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAvasa develops technology to simplify microsurgical procedures, replacing manual hand sewing with automated microvascular connection methods.
HardwareMedical Devices
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundCure Kids VenturesMovacNZ Growth Capital Partners
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-investorsBooster Innovation FundCure Kids Ventures
Compostify makes home-compostable, bio-based bioplastics used for 3D printing filament, plant pots, pins, clips, and safety caps, offered as a drop-in alternative to conventional plastic.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesAdjuvoAlliance VenturesAppian Capital AdvisoryArkam VenturesAsia2G Capital+48 more
Luminoma is developing the LumAssure, a portable diagnostic-aid that uses Raman spectroscopy to non-invasively assess whether a skin lesion is likely malignant or benign within seconds.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ
Cather Simpson(Co-founder & Founder Director)Michel Nieuwoudt(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsAngel HQPacific Channel
MACSO develops technology that makes AI, IoT, and edge computing capabilities more accessible and cost-effective for industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoT
Saba Samiei(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundPacific Channel
Precision Chroma develops 3D-printed chromatography columns for purifying biological therapeutics, using patented 3D Printed Monolith Adsorption (PMA) technology with engineered hydrogels to process unclarified cell culture and other solids-laden fluids.
BiotechDeep TechHardware
Horizon is an enterprise validation and testing platform purpose-built for Microsoft Dynamics 365, offering AI-powered intent-based test authoring with deterministic execution and autonomous maintenance.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
ZealaFoam makes a 100% plant-based, compostable foam from PLA beads expanded with CO2 as a drop-in replacement for polystyrene, compatible with existing manufacturing equipment.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bridgewest Ventures made?
- Bridgewest Ventures has 12 tracked investments.
- What stage does Bridgewest Ventures invest at?
- Bridgewest Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Bridgewest Ventures focus on?
- Bridgewest Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
- Where is Bridgewest Ventures located?
- Bridgewest Ventures is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
- Does Bridgewest Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Bridgewest Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does Bridgewest Ventures co-invest with?
- Bridgewest Ventures most often shares deals with Booster Innovation Fund, Angel HQ, Cure Kids Ventures, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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