Invest South
Growth equityGrowth–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Invest South focuses on supporting businesses based in the south of New Zealand. With more than twenty years of experience as a growth investor, the firm aims to back regional companies, recognising the specific challenges and opportunities they face and providing sustained support to help them expand.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 14 portfolio companiesHardware ×3FoodTech ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:New Zealand×4
Investments · 14 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathProvides container lifting and weighing solutions to exporters, forwarders, military and logistics companies in over 30 countries.
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)
Southland-based green-tech company (EnPot) enabling aluminium smelters to modulate energy consumption to work with variable renewable electricity supply.
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
New Zealand's largest exporter of live Fiordland rock lobster to China and other key markets.
Global hospitality technology platform connecting diners with restaurants to optimize off-peak revenue and reward early diners.
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
Nanotechnology company developing and selling nano-scale particle analysis and isolation tools used by research institutes worldwide.
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 Partners
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Company formed to mine the Waikaia Gold Project using specialist New Zealand alluvial mining expertise.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Invest South made?
- Invest South has 14 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 3 tracked co-investors.
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