Movac
Venture capitalAuckland · Seed–Late Stage · 27 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Movac positions itself as a full-lifecycle technology investor that is high-touch and high-conviction, backing exceptional teams solving hard problems in large markets. It brings New Zealand capital together with global talent and networks, and emphasizes functional expertise, international connectivity, capability building, and capital strategy. The firm has centered Kiwi founders and Kiwi investors in its work since 1998, drawing on 100+ years of collective experience commercialising and growing businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 27 people
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What they invest in
from 22 of 35 portfolio companiesSaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×8Hardware ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Cleantech ×5Healthtech ×4IoT ×4Medical Devices ×4
HQs:New Zealand×11Australia×1Norway×1Senegal×1
Investments · 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 15 dated
RosterLab provides AI-powered staff scheduling software that automates the creation of complex work rosters for healthcare and other organizations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSaaSAuckland, NZ
IsaacDanielSunny
Co-investorsMatūPacific ChannelQuidnet Ventures
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
Greg O'Grady(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inArmen Gharibans(Co-founder & President, US)inKaren O'Regan(CBO)inCraig Shannon(CTO)inChristie Dunwoodie(CFO)inChristopher Andrews(CMO)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundCerity Partners VenturesGD1Matū
Aroa Biosurgery develops soft tissue repair and wound management products based on its AROA ECM extracellular matrix platform, including bioscaffolds for acute and chronic wounds, surgical reconstruction, and hernia repair.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsCure Kids Ventures
Auror operates a Retail Crime Intelligence platform that lets retailers record and share structured crime data and connect with law enforcement to identify repeat and organized offenders.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechRetail TechSaaS
James C.(Founder)in
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesGD1NZ Growth Capital PartnersReinventure Group
Avasa develops technology to simplify microsurgical procedures, replacing manual hand sewing with automated microvascular connection methods.
HardwareMedical Devices
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundBridgewest VenturesCure Kids VenturesNZ Growth Capital Partners
A provider of connected sensors and software for smart city infrastructure that enables visibility, control, and automation for transportation, waste management, and delivery operations to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and improve efficiency.
GovTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAuckland, NZ
Evnex designs and manufactures smart EV charging stations that optimize charging efficiency by balancing grid load, charge time, and cost.
CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTAuckland, NZ
Edward Harvey(Founder)inJason Zhang(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel HQ
Hnry provides financial administration and tax services for self-employed individuals and sole traders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAuckland, NZ
Claire(Co-founder)James Fuller(Founder)inKaran(Managing Director, Australia)
Co-investorsAthletic VenturesCreative HQ — The IncubatorEVPIcehouse VenturesLeft Lane CapitalRampersand
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New Zealand manufacturer of patented polycarbonate architectural mesh used as interior screens and building facades.
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Kry10 develops the Kry10 Operating System (KOS), a secure operating system and management environment for internet-connected devices that need secure communications, controls, and flexible management.
CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsIoT
Jason Fox(VP Alliances)inBoyd Multerer(CEO/CTO)inKent McLeod(VP Engineering)in
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesNuance CapitalNZ Growth Capital PartnersIn-Q-Tel
LawVu is a legal workspace platform that integrates matters, contracts, and spend management for in-house legal teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesArc AngelsIcehouse VenturesInsight PartnersShasta Ventures
Mint develops a chemistry-based process to recover critical minerals from electronic waste, avoiding high-temperature smelting.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
Will Barker(Co-founder)inOllie Crush(Co-founder)inMatt Bedingfield(Global President)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesIcehouse VenturesOutset VenturesWNT VenturesEnterprise Angels+1 more
Miruku develops dairy proteins produced from oilseed crops, targeting the food and beverage industry.
AgTechBiotechFoodTech
Amos Palfreyman(CO-FOUNDER & CEO)inIra Bing(CO-FOUNDER, CAPITAL & VALUE)inOded Shoseyov(CO-FOUNDER & CSO)inHarjinder Singh(CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF FOOD APPLICATIONS)in
Co-investorsBetter Bite VenturesNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZVCMotion Capital
Portainer builds a container management platform that simplifies deployment and administration of containerized applications.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Anthony Lapenna(Founder)inNeil Cresswell(Founder)in
Co-investors33NAlt VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBlack Nova VCBright Pixel CapitalNZ Growth Capital Partners+2 more
New Zealand wireless power company, acquired by Apple in 2017, that built Qi-based high-power wireless charging modules.
Co-investorsSamsung Ventures
Re-Leased provides a cloud-based property and lease management platform for real estate businesses globally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Co-investorsJLL SparkIcehouse VenturesJLL Spark Global Ventures
RespirAq develops the RespirAq Active Humidifier System, a compact, battery-powered device that provides active heated humidification for mechanically ventilated patients without an external water supply, using a thermo-responsive smart material to capture and release moisture from the patient's breath.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsEven CapitalOutset Ventures
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-investorsBooster Innovation Fund
Timely offers automatic time tracking software with a Microsoft Teams integration that captures time spent on meetings, calls, shared documents, and team communications.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSOslo, NO
Mathias Mikkelsenin
Co-investors500 GlobalConcentricInvestinorSNÖ Ventures
TracPlus Cloud is a cloud-based platform for real-time tracking and monitoring of assets, personnel, and vehicles across land, air, and sea operations.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechHardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Vend, now part of Lightspeed and marketed as Lightspeed Retail (X-Series), is a cloud-based point-of-sale and retail management platform for retailers to manage inventory, sales, customers, payments, and reporting across in-store and online channels.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesPoint NinePunakaiki FundQualgroSquare Peg CapitalBlue Heron Capital+2 more
Wave builds a modern financial network for Africa offering bank account alternatives, money transfer, and lending services with no fees.
FintechDakar, SN
Drew Durbin(Co-founder and CEO / Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsGlynn Capital ManagementLoftyInc CapitalSouth QuadY Combinator
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-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersBooster Innovation FundImpact Enterprise Fund
ZeroJet builds electric jet propulsion powertrains for the marine industry, offering plug-and-play 48V 22kW electric jet systems that boat and tender manufacturers integrate into small vessels as an alternative to combustion engines.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationAuckland, NZ
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundImpact Enterprise Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AutoGrabCrimson EducationDawn AerospaceHungryHungryKindoMobiOpenParkHelpShift72StaticUnleashed
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAvasa · dakota.com · Aug 24, 2026
Aroa Biosurgery · tipranks.com · Aug 19, 2026
Vend · finsmes.com · Aug 17, 2026
Evnex · newswire.co.nz · Aug 8, 2026
Mint Innovation · trysignalbase.com · Mar 24, 2026
Hnry · startupdaily.net · Dec 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Movac made?
- Movac has 35 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
- What stage does Movac invest at?
- Movac invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Movac's typical check size?
- Movac typically writes checks of $600K – $3M.
- What sectors does Movac focus on?
- Movac focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Movac located?
- Movac is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
- Does Movac lead rounds?
- Yes, Movac leads investment rounds.
- Who does Movac co-invest with?
- Movac most often shares deals with Icehouse Ventures, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Arc Angels, among 37 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAuckland Innovation Event, San Francisco - Phil McCaw - Movac
90 Seconds Media · Phil McCaw
MOVAC - Phil McCaw - "Investing in Multicore" on Vimeo
Multicore World · Phil McCaw · vimeo.com
Phil McCaw of Movac - ICE Ideas Conference 2011
The Icehouse · Phil McCaw
Phil McCaw from Movac speaks to 90 Seconds about Business Investment
90 Seconds Media · Phil McCaw
Movac | Phil McCaw | Venture capital firm Movac is launching its fifth tech investment fund, hoping to raise between $150 million and $200m. "We need to get busy redefining... | By National Business Review
Phil McCaw · facebook.com
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Co-investors · 1
Madrona Venture Group is a Seattle-founded venture firm that partners with founders across early and acceleration stages, providing capital plus hands-on support in recruiting, strategy, business development, and fundraising.
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