Fundraising FoxInvest South
Growth equityGrowth–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Invest South positions itself as a long-standing growth investor focused on the south of New Zealand (Aotearoa). It backs local businesses that have a strong desire for growth, aiming to build great companies by working closely with good local people. The firm emphasizes authentic partnerships and creating strong, lasting value, drawing on an understanding of the particular challenges and opportunities facing companies in the southern region.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 7 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 17 portfolio companiesHardware ×3Consumer ×2FoodTech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1
HQs:New Zealand×5India×1
Investments · 17 tracked
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Bison develops hardware and software solutions for container logistics operations, serving shippers globally including major enterprises.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew Zealand, NZ
Greg Fahey(Co-founder)inMark Fahey(Co-founder)in
EnPot develops technology that allows aluminium smelters to vary their energy consumption without disrupting production, effectively converting them into virtual battery systems that can store and provide backup power to electricity grids.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareAuckland, NZ
Nick Depree(Chief Technology Officer)in
Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in New Zealand founders building global companies, backing them from early stages through scaling.
Sector Agnostic
Co-investorsArc AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersAera VCAltered CapitalBoxGroupCategory Ventures+2 more
Izon Science develops nanoparticle separation and analysis instruments for biological research and nanomedicine development, including platforms for isolating extracellular vesicles and measuring physical characteristics of nano-sized particles.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesChristchurch, NZ
Hans van der Voorn(CEO and co-founder)in
Marketplace platform for fabric producers and merchants
Co-investorsBig Basin CapitalAgriZeroNZAltered CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesIcehouse VenturesPrelude Ventures+1 more
Kiwi is a fintech company offering a credit card product integrated with UPI payments, providing simple cashback rewards on everyday transactions.
ConsumerFintechNot stated, IN
Not stated(Co-Founder, COO & CFO)
Co-investorsStellaris Venture Advisors 2 LlpVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.AgriZeroNZAltered CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesIcehouse Ventures+2 more
LILO produces fruit-based desserts made with New Zealand fruit, featuring creamy and crunchy textures with options for various dietary preferences including vegan and gluten-free.
Circular EconomyConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBig Idea Ventures
Loaded is an AI-powered all-in-one back-office platform for hospitality businesses, covering revenue, stock, recipes, labour scheduling and reporting with integrations to POS, payroll and Xero.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS
Rich McLeod(CEO & Co-founder)inJames(Co-founder)
Magic Memories provides photography and imaging products and services for attractions and tourism venues, helping them capture and sell guest photo experiences.
Media & EntertainmentRetail TechTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPioneer Capital
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Bison Group LimitedEnergia Potior LimitedFiordland Lobster Company LimitedFirst Table LimitedFirsttableIzon Science LimitedNomos OneWaikaia Gold Limited
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Invest South made?
- Invest South has 17 tracked investments.
- What stage does Invest South invest at?
- Invest South invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Invest South focus on?
- Invest South focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Invest South co-invest with?
- Invest South most often shares deals with NZ Growth Capital Partners, Partners for Growth, Partners for Growth (PFG), among 4 tracked co-investors.
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