Advemto
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Advemto develops and manufactures ultrafast spectroscopy systems, including ultrafast photoluminescence and transient absorption instruments, to reveal ultrafast dynamics in materials. The company distributes these systems to research institutes and supports both academic research and commercial and industrial applications in chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, optical, and electronics development and manufacturing. Its instruments enable researchers and industry users to obtain information on the dynamics of a wide range of materials and processes, regardless of facility expertise.
Opo Bio
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Opo Bio develops cell lines for the cultivated meat industry and researchers.They are building a multi-species and multi-cell type product bank for research and commercial usage. They are creating infrastructure that will enable the industry to progress and more effectively scale.
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device senses the underlying motility of the stomach to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By providing insights into GI health, Alimetry aims to enhance patient care and improve the management of gastrointestinal disorders.
RosterLab
Pre Seed Round in 2021
RosterLab automates healthcare rostering processes using AI-driven platforms. Its solution streamlines scheduling for hospitals by addressing complex staffing needs.
Alimetry
Seed Round in 2020
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device senses the underlying motility of the stomach to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By providing insights into GI health, Alimetry aims to enhance patient care and improve the management of gastrointestinal disorders.
Ligar LP is a company founded in 2011 and based in Hamilton, New Zealand, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of commercial purification systems utilizing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). The technology enables the precise isolation and extraction of both valuable and undesirable substances, including heavy metals, toxins, organic pollutants, and agrochemicals. Ligar's polymers are particularly effective in applications such as removing smoke taint from wine, and the company is expanding its focus to include food and beverage purification as well as metal extraction. By providing clients with access to large volumes of MIPs, Ligar LP aims to address environmental challenges related to waste streams and waterways.
PowerON
Seed Round in 2019
PowerON Ltd., established in 2019 with headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, and a facility in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the production of innovative electromechanical and semiconductor devices using proprietary dielectric elastomer switch technology. The company offers customizable, soft, and flexible switches, actuators, logic devices, sensors, and signal processors, catering to industries such as soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation. PowerON's products are notable for their competitive advantages in size, weight, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.
Compliance Audit Systems
Seed Round in 2019
Compliance Audit Systems provides computer software, known to as ACABIM, that are used to manage and automate all compliance-related parts of project life cycles in the built environment. The verification BIM-based consenting project was delivered with the help of their software, which supports free software.
Mekonos
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Mekonos specializes in the development of gene and cell therapies. The company designs integrated system-on-a-chip technology to create predictive models for discovery and development, and operates a proprietary cell-engineering platform based on scalable silicon technology.
Synthase Biotech
Seed Round in 2019
Synthase Biotech Limited is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2015, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative life extension technologies. The company's flagship product, Aloxzyn, is a plant-derived cytochrome P450 enzyme that possesses antioxidant properties, effectively removing lipid hydroperoxides from biological systems. This enzyme facilitates advancements in various sectors, including animal husbandry, agriculture, medical biotechnology, and food processing, by addressing issues related to oxidative damage. Additionally, Synthase Biotech's technologies aim to enhance biopreservation and improve animal fertility, particularly by mitigating the effects of lipid oxidation. Through its focus on high-quality enzyme solutions, the company seeks to contribute positively to human health, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability.
Ampersand Technologies develops next-generation DNA amplification and nucleic-acid-based diagnostic technologies used across agricultural, horticultural, and environmental applications. Its platforms enable fast, affordable, and accurate testing with assays for diseases affecting native fauna and flora, such as kauri dieback and myrtle rust, delivering real-time results to clients.
PowerON Ltd., established in 2019 with headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, and a facility in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the production of innovative electromechanical and semiconductor devices using proprietary dielectric elastomer switch technology. The company offers customizable, soft, and flexible switches, actuators, logic devices, sensors, and signal processors, catering to industries such as soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation. PowerON's products are notable for their competitive advantages in size, weight, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.