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Alimentary Systems builds a patented six-stage biorefinery (the Bioenergy Resource Recovery Plant) that co-digests sewage sludge with food and garden organics to produce renewable biogas, fertiliser and verified carbon credits.

Nelson, NZ

Aluna Data provides a benchmarking suite for oncology AI models, offering standardized datasets including over 2 million whole slide images across 25+ tumor types with pathologist annotations, whole genome sequencing data, and clinical information for cancer research and AI development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

DCDavid Chu(Founder)in

Co-investorsCLClearSkyTITitan CapitalY Y Combinator

Alyrt is a cashflow forecasting tool that predicts cash squeezes up to 90 days ahead and gives small business owners three daily recommended actions, along with a plain-language question-and-answer feature.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

A Million Ads builds dynamic, personalized audio and digital advertising, working across creative, engineering, and sales functions to produce and manage ad campaigns.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

SDSteve Dunlop(Founder)inPKPaul Kelly(CEO)inJGJoanne Grindrod(CFO/COO)in

Co-investorsASAscensionGMGMG VenturesMEMercuri.vcPRPredictive VCSOSouter Investments

A venture fund investing in supply chain resilience and critical technologies to support economic resilience across traditional industries.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsMEMetavallon VCSTStartmate Launch Club

AND Foods develops plant-based protein ingredients derived from pulses to create stable, creamy food products for professional kitchen applications.

FoodTech

ANArup Nag(Founder)in

Aotea Energy develops smart battery systems and software designed in New Zealand to enable household and community-level energy storage and sharing.

CleantechEnergyHardwareNew Zealand, NZ

TTTama Toki(Founder / CEO)in

Ara Ake supports New Zealand energy innovators and technologies driving the country's transition to a clean, low-emissions energy system.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodNew Plymouth, NZ

DWDr Will Edwards

BoardJonathan Young

Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Christopher Oze(Founder)in

Co-investorsARArc AngelsBEBetter Bite VenturesICIcehouse VenturesOUOutset VenturesMOMotion Capital

Better Balancer offers a load management system for EV charging in buildings, combining an on-site Linux-based Edge Compute controller that connects to electricity meters and runs load balancing algorithms with a cloud management platform.

CleantechEnergyIoT

Billy provides certificate of insurance tracking and risk management software for the construction industry, helping companies manage insurance documents, requests, and renewals.

Construction TechInsurTechSaaSCoto De Caza, US

Brian Steven Johnson(Executive Officer)Alexander Litovchenko(Executive Officer)Griffin Jack Strier(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsENEntrada VenturesMEMetaPropMEMetaProp VenturesSHShadow VenturesCOCoelius CapitalCOCoinbase Ventures+2 more

Bounce offers parametric earthquake relief insurance for New Zealand households and businesses, with payouts triggered by GeoNet Peak Ground Velocity data at the nearest sensor rather than damage assessments.

FintechInsurTech

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-investorsBOBooster Innovation FundINInvestible Climate Tech FundNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersWNWNT Ventures

CarbonClick provides carbon offset solutions and sustainability reporting for travel sellers to meet ESG requirements, win RFPs, and generate supplemental revenue.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSTravel & HospitalityAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsINInvestible Climate Tech Fund

CarbonTrail provides software that helps businesses measure and reduce their carbon emissions and environmental impact.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSChristchurch, NZ

THTom Hallam(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsMAMainland Angel Investors

CaSil Technology develops proprietary materials with a smart-release fertiliser for agriculture that matches nutrient availability to plant demand, and also produces metal recovery solutions from industrial and mining waste streams.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsWellington, NZ

Professor James Johnston(Co-founder, Inventor of CaSil technology)Dr Thomas BorrmannDMDr Michael SchweigDHDr H Putri Fraser

BoardSir Neville Jordan

Catalist is a platform that manages investment records, beneficial ownership structures, and transactions for investment groups.

B2B MarketplacesFintechMarketplacesAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsPLPledgeMe

Cetogenix is a New Zealand-based climate technology company developing engineering and process solutions in the cleantech and circular economy space.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech

DTDr Trevor Stuthridge(Chief Executive Officer)inDDDr Daniel Gapes(Chief Scientific Officer)inASAlexandra Stuthridge(Chief Operations Officer)inRLRob Lei(Chief Commercial Officer)in

Co-investorsENEnterprise AngelsPAPacific Channel

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 HQBOBooster Innovation FundCLClimate Venture Capital FundSOSoul Capital

CloudCannon is a Git-based content management system that connects to a team's Git repository, builds and hosts static sites, and lets non-technical editors update content visually with live previews.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Core Schedule develops staff scheduling software for healthcare organisations, helping teams manage complex rosters and reduce administrative workload.

Future of WorkHealthtechHR TechSaaSWellington, NZ

DSDr Stephen C. Pool(CEO and Founder)inCMCade Murphy(CTO)in

Co-investorsPUPunakaiki FundNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

CoShop is a community food cooperative that lets people in Wellington, New Zealand order fresh produce sourced from local farmers, with pickup available at neighborhood hub locations.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesWellington, NZ

IBIra Bailey(Founder)in

COUNT is building an AI-native accounting operating system that automates bookkeeping tasks such as categorization, reconciliations, and month-end close.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

CSChris Smith(CEO & Co-Founder)inDHDerek Harn(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsDAData TechFIFirst Row PartnersLOLocalGlobe

Cove is a New Zealand insurance provider offering car and pet insurance (with home and contents cover planned) through a fully online quote and policy management process.

ConsumerFintechInsurTech

Andy Coon(Founder)in

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Cullbeck develops a hydrogen-based reactor that converts titanomagnetite (TTM) ironsand or crushed rock ore into Direct Reduced Iron in about 150 seconds, targeting the decarbonisation of steel production.

CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ

Martin Hacon(CEO)

Co-investorsCLClimate Venture Capital FundICIcehouse VenturesMOMotion CapitalOUOutset VenturesPUPunakaiki Fund

Cumulo9 provides digital communication and document delivery solutions, including eInvoicing, email campaigns, secure digital vaults, and data validation, to help organisations meet compliance, security, and archiving obligations.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

DataLoom is a climate strategy simulation platform that helps organizations model decarbonization pathways, supply chain adjustments, and sustainable growth scenarios to test strategies and make data-driven decisions.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Collect is an accounts receivable automation platform that helps finance teams track, prioritise, and follow up on overdue invoices through automated SMS, email, and call workflows, with built-in Stripe payments and escalation to debt collection.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Aidan Bartlett(Founder)in

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Dexibit provides big data analytics and artificial intelligence tools to visitor attractions such as museums, galleries, theme parks, and stadiums to predict and analyze visitor behavior.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS

AJAngie Judge(Founder)

BoardRick(Chair)

Co-investorsARArc AngelsICIcehouse VenturesINInvestible Climate Tech FundNZNZ Growth Capital PartnersVUVulpes Ventures

Dot Ingredients develops particle surfactant technology to support climate change mitigation efforts.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ

DJDr Jack Chen(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO))DMDr Michael Fielding(CEO)

Co-investorsCLClimate Venture Capital FundENEnterprise Angels

Duffle&Co is a bag and accessories brand that designs handmade duffles, satchels, crossbody bags, and travel accessories using responsibly sourced materials.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Eccuity provides coordinated immigration, legal, tax, and investment advisory services for high-net-worth individuals seeking New Zealand residency through the Active Investor Plus Visa programme.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3FintechSaaSAuckland, NZ

NBNathan Bryant-Taukiri(Founding Member)inCMCharlie Meaden(CEO)inAKAbinesh Krishan(COO)in

Educa is an early childhood education platform that connects teachers, families, and educators to document and share children's learning and interests both inside and outside the classroom.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Eightwire provides purpose-built software products for secure data exchange between systems, serving government agencies, healthcare providers, insurers, and financial institutions that handle sensitive information.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTech

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Eight360 develops NOVA, a spherical full-motion simulator platform that delivers immersive training and simulation experiences, primarily for defense customers, flight and vehicle training, and university research groups.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

Terry Miller(Founder)in

Co-investorsANAngel HQNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Feijoa provides an investment platform that enables New Zealanders to grow wealth through automatic contributions from everyday spending.

ConsumerFintechWellington, NZ

Mark

First AML is an anti-money laundering platform that combines AML, KYC, and KYB tools with AI and global data sources to help firms onboard and verify customers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Co-investorsARArc AngelsBLBlackbird FoundryBLBlackbird VenturesHEHeadlineHEHeadline Growth Management, LLCICIcehouse Ventures+2 more

FlexiTime builds a workforce management software suite for businesses managing flexible, hybrid, and contract workers, with tools for payroll, time and attendance, leave, contractor management, rostering, and recruitment.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Framebase provides an API that abstracts away video infrastructure complexities, allowing developers to integrate video handling into applications through simple code without managing transcoding, compatibility, or content delivery networks directly.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSan Francisco, US

TMTyler Menezes(Founder)inPCPaul Cretu(Founder)inVTVu Tran(Founder)inDTDavid Tyler(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Y CombinatorINInitialized CapitalPEPear VCSTStreamlined Ventures

FTN Motion designs and hand-crafts electric motorbikes called the Streetdog, built by two engineers in New Zealand with a focus on simplicity, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationHamilton, NZ

LSLuke Sinclair(Founder)inKBKendall Bristow(Founder)in

Co-investorsANAngel HQ

Fundsorter is an AI-powered platform that matches organizations with funding opportunities and generates tailored funding applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

LELani Evans(Co-Founder + CEO)inAIAlanna Irving(Co-Founder + CPO)inJVJoshua Vial(Co-Founder + CTO)in

Futurity Bio-Ventures develops renewable chemicals and materials from lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose as alternatives to fossil-based petrochemicals, serving industries such as construction, infrastructure, and packaging.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Jacob(Co-Founder & CEO)inDBDr. Beckermann(CTO)inHHayden(CTO)in

Gaian Grid is developing a platform that connects homes, apartments, and buildings into coordinated local energy networks, letting solar producers, battery owners, and tenants share and trade locally generated green electricity while participating in flexibility markets and virtual power plants.

CleantechEnergyIoT

Gecko Press is a children's book publisher that curates and translates picture books and stories from around the world for English-speaking readers.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Glassjar is an AI savings coach that analyzes real-time bank data to identify cost reduction opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, complementing traditional accounting with automated cash flow optimization and expense monitoring.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

GSGeorge Smith(Founder/CEO)inMatt Galloway(Founder/CTO)in

Co-investorsY Y CombinatorAVAvlok CapitalSPSparkbox Ventures

Goldie is a New Zealand investment platform that lets everyday Kiwis buy and hold high-value assets such as physical gold stored in a secure vault.

Fintech

Grid Share develops power-responsive data centres that adjust electricity consumption in real-time to match grid demand, absorbing surplus renewable power and stabilizing grid frequency.

CleantechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnergyNot stated on page, AU

Hello Cashflow provides interactive financial reporting tools that allow business owners to monitor revenue, expenses, profit, cashflow, and balance sheet metrics in real-time.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

JWJonny Wilsonin

Co-investorsANAngel HQBIBif

Hikotron designs and manufactures EV charging infrastructure, including dual-post AC chargers and battery-buffered DC fast chargers, with products engineered and assembled in New Zealand for commercial and public charging applications.

CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationNew Zealand, NZ

Hitch is a mobility service operating in New Zealand, though detailed information about its specific operations is not available from this page.

Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationSaaSAuckland, NZ

Co-investorsEVEvergreen Mountain Equity PartnersSTStartFast Ventures

Hnry provides financial administration and tax services for self-employed individuals and sole traders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAuckland, NZ

JFJames Fuller(Co-founder)inClaire Fuller(Co-founder)inKaran(Managing Director, Australia)

Co-investorsAIAirTree VenturesATAthletic VenturesEVEVPICIcehouse VenturesLELeft Lane CapitalMOMovac+1 more

Homely is a New Zealand-based platform that combines AI technology with financial adviser guidance to simplify the home loan application process for homebuyers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechPropTechNew Zealand, NZ

IndigiShare operates two platforms: Te Waharoa, a digital reciprocal payment gateway that redistributes funds back to communities, and Te Whare Manaaki, a peer-to-peer lending platform connecting borrowers with lenders.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyFintechImpact & Social GoodSocialRotorua, NZ

MNMaria Ngawati(Chief Executive)in

BoardRawiri Bhana(Chair)Anahera Waru(Deputy Chair)Serena Sarika Lal(Director)

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-investorsBOBooster Innovation FundRARainmatterDSDSG Consumer PartnersRURukam CapitalTHThe Chennai Angels

IntDevice manufactures customizable modular charging systems that can be tailored to specific requirements.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationAuckland, NZ

Daniel(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Jasper provides an AI-powered platform for marketers and creators to generate and refine content.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSAustin, US

CHChris Hull(Founder/Vice President of Customer Success)inJMJP Morgan(Founder/CTO)inDRDave Rogenmoser(Founder)inJohn Philip Morgan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)SOShane Orlick(Executive Officer)inTYTimothy Young(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAAAAF Management Ltd.ANAngel Collective Opportunity FundASAscensionBEBessemer Venture PartnersCOCoatue ManagementESEssence Venture Capital+18 more

Joiy produces a range of non-alcoholic and alcoholic-style beverages including sparkling wines, mimosas, sangria, seltzers, and still wines such as rosé, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, and pinot noir, sold individually or via monthly subscription.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Co-investorsENEnterprise AngelsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

A company focused on growth and productivity solutions that prioritizes customer needs over technology for its own sake.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSan Francisco, US

NMNeha Mittal(Founder)inJHJeff Hara(Cofounder and CTO)in

Co-investorsPEPeak XV PartnersSUSurgeY Y CombinatorBABand of AngelsBABase10 PartnersCLCloud Capital+1 more

A legal services company that helps organizations understand and navigate law and compliance in an evolving risk landscape.

CybersecurityLegalTech

Co-investorsNZNZ Growth Capital Partners

Materially Kiwi transforms surplus kiwifruit into a plastic-free, vegan leather-like textile material that is water-resistant and non-toxic.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsNew Zealand, NZ

Shelley Houston(Co-Founder & Director)CHChris Harper(Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer)

Land AI assesses crop suitability for agricultural properties using AI-powered analysis of climate, soil, topography, and hydrology data specific to each location.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureNew Zealand, NZ

Lastmyle builds Maestro, a demand-flexibility platform that connects low-cost devices to household and business appliances such as EV chargers and heat pumps to coordinate energy loads in real time.

CleantechEnergyIoT

NCNick CouchinKSKris SebroinPDPhilippa DaweinSLSarah LewisRWRhys WilliamsinAAAnton Augustine