New Zealand Growth Capital Partners

Kai's Education, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in innovative educational technology. The company designs engaging learning experiences for children, integrating coding, STEM, and robotics. Its flagship product, Kai's Clan, teaches coding to children aged 7 to 15 using advanced technologies like AR, VR, AI, and IoT, along with popular platforms like Tinkercad and Minecraft. KaiBot, a hands-on learning robot, uses screen-free coding cards to teach coding fundamentals. The Kainundrum Lite app facilitates progression from tactile to advanced text-based coding. Kai's Education has received awards such as the Smart AI Toy Award and the Common Sense Top Pick for Learning Award, reflecting its commitment to equipping young minds with skills for the future.

Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

Founded in 2017, Zenno Astronautics specializes in developing and manufacturing propulsion systems for small satellites. Its flagship product, Z01, utilizes superconducting technologies to meet demanding satellite positioning requirements, enabling efficient mission management and maximizing commercial returns.

Auror Limited is a crime prevention technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance incident reporting for businesses and law enforcement agencies. The platform allows for the electronic reporting of various incidents, including shoplifting and fraud, and consolidates information and evidence in a single location. This capability enables law enforcement to identify crime trends, connect patterns related to repeat offenders and organized crime, and respond to real-time intelligence to improve crime prevention strategies. Auror’s solution also provides real-time alerts to store managers and security personnel, facilitating informed decision-making and maximizing the return on investment for security measures. Founded in 2012 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror has expanded its presence with offices in Denver and Melbourne to support a growing global retail clientele. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited until its rebranding in 2015.

Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

Founded in 2017, Zenno Astronautics specializes in developing and manufacturing propulsion systems for small satellites. Its flagship product, Z01, utilizes superconducting technologies to meet demanding satellite positioning requirements, enabling efficient mission management and maximizing commercial returns.

Tectonus Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of earthquake-resilient structural joints and connectors. Founded in 2016 and located in Auckland, Tectonus develops innovative seismic technologies designed to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on buildings. Its product line includes various connectors such as the RSFJ-Tbrace, RSFJ-Brace, RSFJ-Shearwall, and RSFJ-MRF, which are applicable in both new construction and retrofit projects. These self-centering seismic connections are engineered to absorb and resist earthquake forces without sustaining damage, thereby enhancing the safety and durability of structures. Tectonus' technology can be utilized across different types of lateral load-resisting systems and can be integrated with any structural material, making it a versatile solution for construction companies aiming to protect buildings from seismic events and minimize potential loss of life.

Founded in 2018, Runn specializes in Software-as-a-Service resource planning and forecasting software. Its platform enables project managers to efficiently plan, track, and forecast staffing capacity and capability, optimizing workloads and avoiding bottlenecks.

CertusBio Limited is a company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, that specializes in developing biosensor monitoring technologies for various industries. Founded in 2015, CertusBio's innovative solutions are designed for continuous on-site industrial monitoring, targeting sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and wastewater treatment. The company's biosensor technologies provide real-time data access, enabling industries to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency, improve yields, and reduce waste. Particularly, their technology benefits dairy processors by allowing them to monitor critical analytes like lactose, proteins, and bacteria, facilitating better management of product quality and minimizing treatment costs in wastewater processes.

VidApp Ltd is a company that specializes in publishing video content through mobile applications. Founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, VidApp converts DVDs into mobile applications and integrates these apps with customers' web platforms. The company focuses on empowering businesses by providing video streaming applications that facilitate the creation of native apps for iPhone, Android, Apple TV, and Roku. VidApp's self-service platform enables clients to easily scale their offerings and connect with users, making it a valuable resource for those looking to publish online courses and subscription services.

Founded in 2019, Marama Labs develops and markets a novel UV-Vis spectroscopy technology for scientific-analytical instrumentation. Its instrument measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of clear and turbid liquids, helping customers maintain sample integrity, reduce preparation steps, and improve measurement turnaround time.

LawVu develops a comprehensive Legal Workspace platform designed for in-house legal departments. It centralizes and streamlines operations by offering service deliveries, intake and triage, contract lifecycle management, e-billing tracking, and insights reporting tools. This enables legal teams to manage workloads effectively, collaborate efficiently, and gain valuable insights into their activities.

InsituGen is a New Zealand-based company that develops cell-free bioassays to detect hormone activity. The technology replicates the natural signaling pathways of estrogen and androgen receptors, enabling detection of activity from any known or unknown compound that interferes with these receptors. InsituGen's assays are designed to be simple to use, cost-effective, adaptable, fast, and sensitive, supporting screening across anti-doping, sports and wellness supplement testing, and companion animal wellness. By not targeting specific compounds, the platform provides broad detection of androgenic and estrogenic bioactivity, aiding clients in identifying hormone-active substances and potential designer drugs in biological samples and products.

Tectonus Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of earthquake-resilient structural joints and connectors. Founded in 2016 and located in Auckland, Tectonus develops innovative seismic technologies designed to mitigate the impact of earthquakes on buildings. Its product line includes various connectors such as the RSFJ-Tbrace, RSFJ-Brace, RSFJ-Shearwall, and RSFJ-MRF, which are applicable in both new construction and retrofit projects. These self-centering seismic connections are engineered to absorb and resist earthquake forces without sustaining damage, thereby enhancing the safety and durability of structures. Tectonus' technology can be utilized across different types of lateral load-resisting systems and can be integrated with any structural material, making it a versatile solution for construction companies aiming to protect buildings from seismic events and minimize potential loss of life.

Formus is a technology company focused on enhancing personalized orthopedics through advanced AI and computational biomechanics. Founded on two decades of research at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, the company has developed a 3D pre-operative planning platform that is cleared by regulatory agencies in key markets. This technology has been utilized in over 3,000 hip replacement surgeries across more than 25 medical facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. Formus's platform utilizes an interactive, AI-driven system to customize workflows for orthopedic procedures, allowing for precise selection and placement of implants tailored to individual patients. By collaborating with implant manufacturers and integrating with existing industry workflows, Formus aims to improve surgical outcomes while enhancing efficiency and scalability in orthopedic practices.

Mastaplex Ltd is a technology company based in Dunedin, New Zealand, focused on developing point-of-care diagnostic testing for mastitis in dairy cows. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Olaf Bork, the company offers innovative products such as Mastatest, which utilizes color change phenomena for diagnosis, and Lapbox, a device that transmits data to cloud-based analysis software. Mastaplex's solutions support farmers and veterinarians in making informed antibiotic treatment decisions, thereby enhancing disease management and improving milk quality. The company also addresses the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance in the dairy industry. Through its commitment to innovation, Mastaplex aims to establish itself as a leading provider in the agricultural technology sector.

Farrago Limited is a Wellington-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance data management through machine-learning algorithms. The platform enables users to efficiently analyze data, identify, and eliminate duplicate records within databases. By automating complex data processes, Farrago empowers organizations to build accurate predictive models and make informed business decisions. The company's innovative approach aims to significantly improve productivity for back-office teams across various sectors.

Weirdly develops recruitment software that uses customizable quizzes to rank candidates based on their cultural fit. Its platform enables HR managers to efficiently screen applicants, reducing the risk of poor hiring decisions.

Hashbane Interactive, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is an entertainment company specializing in video game development. It offers a unique prehistoric action-adventure game set in modern times, allowing players to interact with and compete against a diverse range of ravenous, extinct beasts.

Stickybeak Limited is a company that specializes in the development and operation of an online platform designed for creating conversational chatbot surveys by professional researchers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Stickybeak enables organizations and individuals to commission public quantitative surveys directly from their desktops. Its services cater to a diverse clientele, including companies, charities, media organizations, local governments, and small businesses across various regions, including the United States, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company combines expertise from market researchers, marketing professionals, and technology leaders to provide valuable market research and insights, helping clients make informed decisions based on comprehensive data.

Eight360 is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in designing and developing virtual reality (VR) based motion simulator platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lower Hutt, the company creates immersive VR content and innovative simulators that combine VR technology with unique spherical designs and specialized software. These simulators provide users with a realistic sensation of motion, enhancing experiences such as gaming, training tools, and other VR-based products.

The Arabic Digital Reform Institute is an international technology firm focused on enhancing the digitization of Arabic literature and content globally. Founded in 2014 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, the Institute develops software tools aimed at making Arabic content more accessible. Its key products include the Adri Platform, designed for sharing and accessing records, and an Academic Repository that assists in the categorization and framing of digitized materials. In addition to these tools, the Institute offers consultancy services to guide organizations in the digitization and publication of academic content. Committed to fostering an academic environment, the Arabic Digital Reform Institute aims to create a comprehensive online platform that facilitates the sharing and publication of Arabic academic resources among researchers, students, and educational institutions.

Parkable is a parking management platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2014. The company offers a mobile application that allows users to find, reserve, and pay for parking spaces, including those in residential properties. Parkable enables property owners to rent out their parking spaces for an hourly rate and collects a percentage of the earnings as a service fee. The platform also provides tools for businesses and administrators to manage parking across multiple locations, offering features such as electric vehicle charger management, gate access, automatic number plate recognition, visitor parking, and occupancy tracking. By improving parking experiences and increasing occupancy rates, Parkable helps reduce administrative burdens and generate additional revenue for its clients.

Spalk Limited is a New Zealand-based company that operates an innovative online platform designed for sports fans, commentators, and content owners. Founded in 2015, Spalk's platform provides fans with access to personalized play-by-play analysis and live commentary on various sports, allowing them to engage with their favorite events in a more interactive manner. The company's Virtual Commentary Studio integrates seamlessly into existing live-streaming workflows of broadcasters, enabling viewers to select commentary options tailored to their preferences, including language and commentator style. Spalk's technology ensures precise synchronization between the selected commentary and the live video feed, enhancing the viewing experience. With over 30 million sports fans having engaged with its commentary services, Spalk is committed to driving fan engagement and providing a unique platform for commentators to share their insights globally.

Objective Acuity Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in the development of advanced vision testing systems aimed at accurately detecting visual function. The company offers a suite of software-based vision screening tools designed to be accessible and effective for individuals of all ages and literacy levels. Its vision tests utilize an eye-tracking system that captures eye movement data, which is analyzed through proprietary algorithms. This innovative approach allows for the accurate measurement of visual acuity, facilitating early detection of vision problems such as amblyopia and strabismus. Objective Acuity's tests are employed in various applications, including routine screenings for children and adults, follow-up assessments after national screening programs, and objective evaluations of treatment progress by healthcare professionals.

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.

MACSO aims to give AI the capacity to mimic human senses in order to prevent catastrophes from occurring. Their initial application employs AI and acoustic sensors to identify respiratory sickness in animals on commercial livestock farms early. MACSO is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand and was founded in 2021.

Avertana is a process technology company that converts industrial waste into valuable mineral and chemical raw materials. Its products, including titanium dioxide, alum, gypsum, and epsom salts, serve various industries such as paints, plastics, paper, water purification, construction, agriculture, and consumer goods. Avertana's proprietary platform offers cost-competitive solutions with a significantly lower environmental footprint compared to traditional methods.

Zeosoft Ltd. is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in the development and production of hand cleaning products. The company offers a diverse range of formulations, including heavy-duty paste cleaners, gel cleaners, and traditional bar soaps. These products are designed to clean, absorb odors, detoxify, and exfoliate hands for various applications, including land, water, and workshop environments. Zeosoft's offerings are available in multiple formats, such as soap bars, pumps, tubes, and bulk containers, catering to both individual and workplace needs. The company emphasizes the use of natural ingredients, featuring active mineral cleansers that utilize natural zeolite and soft silica minerals to effectively remove toxins from the skin. Zeosoft distributes its products through a network of distributors across New Zealand, the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, the European Union, Asia, and other international markets. Zeosoft operates as a subsidiary of Activatas Ltd.