Enterprise Angels

Enterprise Angels is a membership-based investment network based in New Zealand, established in 2008. It connects experienced investors with entrepreneurs and innovators, facilitating informed investment decisions through collaboration and shared expertise. The network has enabled the investment of over $40 million in more than 80 early-stage and established businesses across various industries. While members are open to opportunities from all sectors and stages of growth, they focus particularly on innovative ventures in agriculture, dairy, horticulture, engineering, food, and clean technology. The collective experience of its members plays a vital role in supporting early-stage businesses and helping them reach their full potential.

Neil John Craig

Director

Jake Hoffart

Investment Associate

Nina le Lievre

Managing Director

Julian So

Business Development Director

93 past transactions

Cropsy Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Cropsy believe the future of horticulture depends on technology that’s reliable, adoptable, and accessible to every grower. Cropsy Will be rolling out new models and results from our trial program.

Ubco

Series B in 2021
UBCO is a New Zealand and US-based tech company that designs, develops, and distributes Utility Electric Vehicles and Portable Power Supplies for on-and off-road adventures, leisure and recreation, and commercial use where vehicle utility is required. UBCO have a desire to Power Your Purpose, through it's Utility Electric Vehicles (UEVs) that can change the way people ride, work, and play. UBCO currently has a digitally connected UEV platform which includes on- and off-road transport (2×2), portable power, accessories, and software. They provide a complete solution, from users to managers across a wide range of applications.

Yabble

Venture Round in 2021
Yabble provides a platform that uses machine learning and natural language processing to help brands connect with more than 62 million consumers globally, and collect data in real-time. Using the solution, clients can build their own surveys and manage their own customer research communities.

Ubco

Venture Round in 2021
UBCO is a New Zealand and US-based tech company that designs, develops, and distributes Utility Electric Vehicles and Portable Power Supplies for on-and off-road adventures, leisure and recreation, and commercial use where vehicle utility is required. UBCO have a desire to Power Your Purpose, through it's Utility Electric Vehicles (UEVs) that can change the way people ride, work, and play. UBCO currently has a digitally connected UEV platform which includes on- and off-road transport (2×2), portable power, accessories, and software. They provide a complete solution, from users to managers across a wide range of applications.

Moxion

Venture Round in 2020
Moxion is a breakthrough in the way footage can be viewed, shared and edited by filmmakers. Using proprietary technology, it allows actual footage to be viewed, with metadata, within seconds after capture. And not just on set. Using secure encryption, to the highest industry standard, Moxion allows anyone on your team, anywhere in the world, to view and use the footage at the same time.

MarginFuel

Venture Round in 2020
MarginFuel provides intelligent price optimisation software for rental vehicle operators.

Retirement Income Group

Venture Round in 2020
Retirement Income Group is developing a unique retirement income solution which has been approved by the Reserve Bank of NZ.

Purpose Capital Impact Fund

Venture Round in 2020
Purpose Captial Impact Fund is a collaboration between the New Zealand business.

Mastaplex

Venture Round in 2020
Mastaplex Ltd develops and provides point-of-care diagnostic testing for mastitis in dairy cows. Its products include Mastatest, a cartridge which works by observing and interpreting color change phenomena and Lapbox, which is placed on-farm and beams data to a cloud-computing analysis software. It caters to farmers and vets in their antibiotic treatment decisions. The company’s products and services provide disease management; improve milk quality, and combats against antimicrobial resistance. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Spoke Phone

Venture Round in 2020
Spoke Network, Inc., based in Parnell, New Zealand, offers an innovative communication platform that enhances real-time voice interactions in business settings. Recognizing the limitations of traditional communication methods, Spoke enables employees to resolve issues more effectively through voice conversations rather than lengthy email exchanges. The company’s flagship application transforms employee mobile phones into a smart phone system in under three minutes, providing features such as an auto-attendant for call routing, an updated employee directory, and tools to reduce phone tag. This approach eliminates the need for desk phones and complex IT setups, making communication more efficient and fostering stronger workplace relationships. By reintroducing the effectiveness of voice communication, Spoke aims to improve organizational culture and overall performance.

Eye-Fly

Venture Round in 2020
Eye-Fly manufactures a complete video capture system enabling the adventure tourism industry to sell cloud based videos to their customers.

Yabble

Seed Round in 2020
Yabble provides a platform that uses machine learning and natural language processing to help brands connect with more than 62 million consumers globally, and collect data in real-time. Using the solution, clients can build their own surveys and manage their own customer research communities.

Inverse

Venture Round in 2019
Inverse is changing the way women all around the world condition and care for their hair. This frozen conditioner is a unique tool that slots into your hair care routine whichever way you find easiest. Whether you use inverse on wet hair, dry hair, or as part of a deep conditioning treatment, your hair will become softer, stronger, shinier, more manageable and overall will appear healthier.

EVNEX

Venture Round in 2019
EVNEX Ltd. specializes in developing charging systems for electric vehicles, offering a range of solutions for both home and business applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, the company designs and builds intelligent charging stations and a cloud management platform that enables users to monitor and manage their charging infrastructure. Additionally, EVNEX provides custom charging solutions tailored to the specific needs of various customers, including residential users, business fleets, and the electricity industry. The company's focus is on creating a future where electric vehicle charging is efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly.

Techion Group

Venture Round in 2019
Techion Group is committed to continual development and improvement of the FECPAK and SPORPAK systems.

Datagate

Venture Round in 2019
Datagate Innovation Limited provides an online portal for importing, publishing, and analyzing customer, reseller, and distributor usage and billing information. Its portal allows distributors, resellers, and their customers to view invoices, usage, costs, pricing, and margins for various supplier services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. As of April 1, 2014, Datagate Innovation Limited operates as a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited.

Inhibit Coatings

Venture Round in 2019
Inhibit Coatings is a start-up company that produces high-performance antimicrobial paints and coatings for food safety and healthcare. It uses a unique silver nanoparticle functionalization method that produces physically robust, low-leaching, and long lifetime antimicrobial coatings. Its technology produces silver particles evenly dispersed throughout the polymer coating and bound to the resin backbone. Only very small amounts of silver are required, typically less than 0.1%, owing to silver’s excellent and well-documented performance as an antimicrobial agent, with proven activity against over 650 different microorganisms. Its technology has been applied to a number of resin systems including acrylics, epoxies, and polyurethanes. It was founded by Dr. Eldon Tate and Prof. Jim Johnston in 2016.

beany.biz

Venture Round in 2019
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Firstcheck

Venture Round in 2019
Firstcheck Limited develops an application linked to consumer derma scope that enables customers to photograph a skin issue and have it checked remotely by a skin specialist. It also sells Firstcheck SkinScope, smartphone lens for skin imaging; skin specialist consultation package; and doctor consultation coupon codes through its website. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in New Plymouth, New Zealand.

Hectre

Venture Round in 2019
Hectre is an orchard management platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2017. The company develops software designed to assist horticulture farm operators in managing their orchards more effectively. Hectre's software integrates GPS tracking to monitor and organize farm-related data, enabling users to track cultivation processes across multiple apple farms. It automates timesheets for workers, calculates the efficiency of apple pickers, and digitizes accounting information, providing real-time data that helps growers improve productivity and reduce costs. Additionally, the platform generates an electronic record of fruit origins, laying the groundwork for future Internet of Things (IoT) applications in orchard management.

FileInvite

Venture Round in 2019
FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions that facilitate the organization of files and the collection of information. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly platform that streamlines the process of gathering documents and data, enhancing efficiency for its users. Through its innovative approach, FileInvite aims to simplify the experience of file management for businesses and individuals alike.

EVNEX

Venture Round in 2019
EVNEX Ltd. specializes in developing charging systems for electric vehicles, offering a range of solutions for both home and business applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand, the company designs and builds intelligent charging stations and a cloud management platform that enables users to monitor and manage their charging infrastructure. Additionally, EVNEX provides custom charging solutions tailored to the specific needs of various customers, including residential users, business fleets, and the electricity industry. The company's focus is on creating a future where electric vehicle charging is efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly.

MarginFuel

Venture Round in 2019
MarginFuel provides intelligent price optimisation software for rental vehicle operators.

Aisleworx

Angel Round in 2018
Aisleworx, founded in 1999 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in leasing electronic shopping trolleys to retail stores, including major chains. The company's electronic carts, designed to entertain children during shopping trips, have generated over 30 million customer rides across four countries. Aisleworx operates its FunCart program, which allows retailers to monitor and manage these trolleys effectively. The company emphasizes a strong focus on customer experience, supported by a well-trained service team and advanced technology. Aisleworx has established itself as a leader in this niche market, catering to the needs of families while enhancing the shopping experience.

Spoke Phone

Seed Round in 2018
Spoke Network, Inc., based in Parnell, New Zealand, offers an innovative communication platform that enhances real-time voice interactions in business settings. Recognizing the limitations of traditional communication methods, Spoke enables employees to resolve issues more effectively through voice conversations rather than lengthy email exchanges. The company’s flagship application transforms employee mobile phones into a smart phone system in under three minutes, providing features such as an auto-attendant for call routing, an updated employee directory, and tools to reduce phone tag. This approach eliminates the need for desk phones and complex IT setups, making communication more efficient and fostering stronger workplace relationships. By reintroducing the effectiveness of voice communication, Spoke aims to improve organizational culture and overall performance.

FileInvite

Venture Round in 2018
FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions that facilitate the organization of files and the collection of information. The company focuses on providing a user-friendly platform that streamlines the process of gathering documents and data, enhancing efficiency for its users. Through its innovative approach, FileInvite aims to simplify the experience of file management for businesses and individuals alike.

BioLumic

Series A in 2018
BioLumic Limited specializes in advanced lighting solutions utilizing smart light array technology designed for horticultural producers. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of transplant crop seedlings, regulating the growth of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs, and addressing pathogenic diseases in various horticultural crops. By developing light signals that stimulate plant growth and harness the natural genetic potential of crops, BioLumic's photogenics platform integrates innovations in plant science and light technology. The results of its applications include increased yield, improved vigor, enhanced resistance to diseases and pests, and better crop composition across a range of seeds, including soybean, cannabis, and various fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2012 and based in New Zealand, BioLumic is recognized for its clean technology approach, which eliminates the need for chemical inputs.

Nyriad

Series A in 2018
Nyriad Limited is a technology company that specializes in advanced storage solutions tailored for big data and high-performance computing. Established in 2015 and based in Cambridge, New Zealand, Nyriad develops innovative products such as NSULATE, an ultra-fast erasure coding solution; NPAC, which offers parallel accelerated compression for real-time storage and network traffic; and NAPPA, a framework that integrates various compression and encoding codecs into server and client applications. The company’s compression technology platform leverages graphics processing units (GPUs) to deliver resilient data storage, addressing the scale, security, efficiency, and performance requirements of demanding IT projects. Nyriad's offerings support both storage and computing performance, catering to the needs of systems integrators and organizations engaged in high-performance data-driven initiatives.

SwipedOn

Seed Round in 2018
SwipedOn is a developer of visitor management applications offered to customers across the globe on a monthly subscription basis. The company was founded in 2013, which started off on Apple's App Store selling a digital replacement for corporate visitor books, running on iPads. Its goal is to replace the traditional paper visitor books with an iPad application that generates enough sales for organic growth. In October 2018, SwipedOn was acquired by Smartspace Software.

DROPIT

Series A in 2017
DROPIT is changing the way consumers engage with brands. Using mobile technology DROPIT turns shopping into a gamified experience that enables brands to deeply engage their audience while gathering rich data to predict future buying behavior. We create immersive, digitally connected shopping experiences by combining the pace of a video game with the excitement of a live event.

WNTVentures

Seed Round in 2017
WNT Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Tauranga, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting early-stage deep tech founders in areas such as Agri and Food Tech, Hardware, Robotics, Materials and Engineering, as well as Med Tech and Digital technologies. Established through a collaboration of experienced entrepreneurs and institutional investors, WNT Ventures aims to create an environment conducive to the success of emerging companies. The firm manages multiple funds, including Fund I, launched in 2015, and Fund II, initiated in 2018, both of which focus on healthcare and technology sectors. By championing innovative entrepreneurs, WNT Ventures seeks to help turn their ambitious technological visions into reality.

Mastaplex

Venture Round in 2017
Mastaplex Ltd develops and provides point-of-care diagnostic testing for mastitis in dairy cows. Its products include Mastatest, a cartridge which works by observing and interpreting color change phenomena and Lapbox, which is placed on-farm and beams data to a cloud-computing analysis software. It caters to farmers and vets in their antibiotic treatment decisions. The company’s products and services provide disease management; improve milk quality, and combats against antimicrobial resistance. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Dunedin, New Zealand.

VidApp

Angel Round in 2017
VidApp Ltd, founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in publishing video content through mobile applications. The company offers a solution for converting DVDs into applications and enables businesses to create native applications for iPhone, Android, Apple TV, and Roku. VidApp's platform allows clients to integrate their applications with existing web services, facilitating scalability and growth. By providing a user-friendly, self-service platform, VidApp empowers organizations to effectively connect with their audience and deliver online courses and subscription services.

Moxion

Angel Round in 2017
Moxion is a breakthrough in the way footage can be viewed, shared and edited by filmmakers. Using proprietary technology, it allows actual footage to be viewed, with metadata, within seconds after capture. And not just on set. Using secure encryption, to the highest industry standard, Moxion allows anyone on your team, anywhere in the world, to view and use the footage at the same time.

Patternsnap

Angel Round in 2017
Patternsnap Limited develops a mobile application for interior designers. The company’s application allows interior designers to find wallpaper and fabric samples from various brands. Its application connects with local suppliers and product manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Mapua, New Zealand.

Quantec

Venture Round in 2016
Quantec Limited is a New Zealand-based company specialising in high-value bioactives from natural products. These bioactives are then developed into proprietary ingredient formulations for use in finished product applications such as human health and animal health.

Avertana

Venture Round in 2016
Avertana Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in transforming industrial waste into valuable mineral and chemical raw materials through innovative processes. Founded in 2012 and located in Auckland, Avertana produces a range of products, including titanium dioxide for various applications such as paints, plastics, and paper, as well as alum for water purification, gypsum for construction and soil conditioning, and Epsom salts for fertilizers and consumer goods. The company's proprietary technology offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods while significantly reducing environmental impact. By focusing on sustainability, Avertana supports various sectors, including industrial, agricultural, municipal water, and chemical processing, helping them create more sustainable supply chains and minimize their ecological footprints.

SoundSwitch

Angel Round in 2016
SoundSwitch offers innovative software-hardware solutions for DJs globally, allowing them to enhance their live performances through synchronized lighting. The company's system integrates seamlessly with DJ software and digital multiplex lighting, enabling DJs and video jockeys (VJs) to control DMX lighting in real-time alongside their audio. By providing an interface between popular DJ software and lighting systems, SoundSwitch empowers users to achieve greater creative control and elevate their performances across various venues. The products are available for purchase online, catering to the needs of modern DJs looking to enhance their live shows.

Datagate

Venture Round in 2016
Datagate Innovation Limited provides an online portal for importing, publishing, and analyzing customer, reseller, and distributor usage and billing information. Its portal allows distributors, resellers, and their customers to view invoices, usage, costs, pricing, and margins for various supplier services. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. As of April 1, 2014, Datagate Innovation Limited operates as a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited.

Synthase Biotech

Seed Round in 2016
Synthase Biotech Limited develops and commercializes a life extension technology that has the potential to improve therapeutic outcomes, quality of product, and production efficiencies. The company offers bioactive Aloxzyn, a plant cytochrome P450 enzyme with antioxidant properties that removes lipid hydroperoxides in biological systems. Its enzyme enables investigations into commercial and therapeutic opportunities in the animal husbandry, ag and med biotechnology, and food processing sectors, as well as in diseases whose pathology is characterized by oxidative damage. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ubco

Venture Round in 2016
UBCO is a New Zealand and US-based tech company that designs, develops, and distributes Utility Electric Vehicles and Portable Power Supplies for on-and off-road adventures, leisure and recreation, and commercial use where vehicle utility is required. UBCO have a desire to Power Your Purpose, through it's Utility Electric Vehicles (UEVs) that can change the way people ride, work, and play. UBCO currently has a digitally connected UEV platform which includes on- and off-road transport (2×2), portable power, accessories, and software. They provide a complete solution, from users to managers across a wide range of applications.

Eye-Fly

Venture Round in 2016
Eye-Fly manufactures a complete video capture system enabling the adventure tourism industry to sell cloud based videos to their customers.

AgriTrack

Angel Round in 2016
AgriTrack is built from ideas imagined by farmers, then tested and proven in the field. Track every operation on your farm from one simple dashboard that is receiving real-time data from AgriTrack’s in-vehicle hardware. See all your farm vehicles GPS location overlaid on satellite maps along with rain radar, spray layers, job trails and harvest bases. Create and send Jobs to individual operators. Mark out hazards or areas of importance. Look up historical farm data and see live data from your farming operations at any time.

BuzzTech

Angel Round in 2016
BuzzTech Limited designs and manufactures device for beekeepers. It offers products, which includes bee management software, heartbeat sensors, global positioning system (GPS) tracking device; formic acid dilution calculator for beekeepers and calculator for sugar feeding bees. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Engender Technologies

Series A in 2016
Engender Technologies specializes in advanced reproductive technology for the dairy industry by offering a proprietary method for separating X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells. This innovative process utilizes microfluidic chip technology and laser applications designed for artificial insemination, which minimizes damage to the sperm cells while enhancing sorting efficiency. By enabling dairy farmers to selectively breed for desired traits, Engender's technology aims to accelerate genetic gain and improve overall productivity in livestock operations. The company has also established partnerships, securing scientific and laboratory facilities from a major AI firm in exchange for a non-exclusive licensing option for its technology.

Fuel50

Seed Round in 2015
Fuel50, also known as Career Engagement Group, is a company based in Laguna Niguel, California, that specializes in career pathing software. Founded in 2013 by Anne Fulton and Jo Mills, the platform is designed to help employees map their career trajectories, identify opportunities for growth, and connect with mentors and peers. By providing tools that enhance career visibility and facilitate leader coaching, Fuel50 aims to increase employee engagement and retention within organizations. The software supports companies in managing cross-generational workforce expectations, achieving diversity goals, and enhancing succession planning. Through gamified career development initiatives, Fuel50 assists businesses in creating a positive workplace culture and improving overall productivity.

Aisleworx

Seed Round in 2015
Aisleworx, founded in 1999 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in leasing electronic shopping trolleys to retail stores, including major chains. The company's electronic carts, designed to entertain children during shopping trips, have generated over 30 million customer rides across four countries. Aisleworx operates its FunCart program, which allows retailers to monitor and manage these trolleys effectively. The company emphasizes a strong focus on customer experience, supported by a well-trained service team and advanced technology. Aisleworx has established itself as a leader in this niche market, catering to the needs of families while enhancing the shopping experience.

SHIFT72

Venture Round in 2015
In-depth description* SHIFT72 provides an end-to-end online video platform (OVP) with all the components needed to deliver and monetize video content online. We're transforming the way broadcast, media, enterprise and film businesses deliver video content to customers. Our solution is deployable as an AVOD, SVOD, TVOD or Hybrid platform and includes our very own encoding system, cloud storage, content management system, video player, marketing and analytics tools and more. We currently work with an attractive list of clients, including Festival De Cannes, SXSW, AFM, POFF Film Festival, Blue Ant Media and HGTV.

Sprout

Venture Round in 2015
Sprout is seeking the world's best agritech & agrifood businesses to accelerate their growth and impact on the world. Sprout selects up to 12 companies per annum to participate in the world’s most advanced agritech business growth accelerator.

MerlotAero

Venture Round in 2015
Merlot Aero Ltd, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in airline operations management solutions. The company develops a software platform that optimizes aircraft and crew utilization while ensuring regulatory compliance. This software assists airlines in forecasting, organizing, planning, measuring, and reporting their daily operations. Additionally, it automates the governance of distributed crew and aircraft resources, allowing organizations to create optimization scenarios that align with their operational objectives. By comparing data possibilities with airline rules, Merlot Aero's software identifies ideal pairings and rosters, enabling proactive workforce and resource management through month-ahead to long-range scenario planning. Founded in 2008, Merlot Aero was acquired by CAE Inc. in December 2020.

Sprout

Venture Round in 2015
Sprout is seeking the world's best agritech & agrifood businesses to accelerate their growth and impact on the world. Sprout selects up to 12 companies per annum to participate in the world’s most advanced agritech business growth accelerator.

Retirement Income Group

Venture Round in 2015
Retirement Income Group is developing a unique retirement income solution which has been approved by the Reserve Bank of NZ.

beany.biz

Seed Round in 2015
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Figured

Venture Round in 2015
Figured Limited is a developer of farm management software based in Auckland, New Zealand, established in 2014. The company offers an online financial management platform that assists farmers in managing the profitability of their operations. This software integrates with leading accounting tools and provides real-time financial information, enabling farmers to streamline accounting tasks and produce up-to-date management insights. Figured's approach promotes collaboration among farmers, bankers, accountants, and rural advisors, facilitating effective planning for the future. The company has expanded its reach to markets in Australia and the United States, and it partners with innovative agricultural banks and accounting specialists to enhance its offerings. With a focus on sustainable profitability and continuous development, Figured aims to be a leader in farm financial management software.

AskNicely

Angel Round in 2015
AskNicely tracks Net Promoter Score on a daily basis and drives word of mouth referrals for your brand. Conventional survey products are the wrong tool for customer feedback - they take too much effort and provide too few responses which come too late to do something about it. AskNicely solves this with an automated, one click customer experience that gets a 4-6x more responses and has clever tools to put things right for detractors and spread the word of mouth of your promoters.

Joiy

Venture Round in 2015
Joiy offers a wine category designed to stimulate the consumer and avoid the traditional constraints of the wine industry. Joiy has a youthful vibrancy that gives your senses a thrill. Inside each bottle is a delicate aromatic wine infused with soft bubbles- it is bottled happiness. Twist the lid, and release a little mischief. Enjoy straight or with a wedge of lemon or lime in the neck of the bottle. Serve in a flute or over ice in your glass of choice. A colored straw is also a valuable tool for those adventurers with only a bottle at hand. At only 9.5% alcohol it makes the perfect l'aperitif, ideal if you are on your own, and great to share with a friend.

MEA Mobile

Venture Round in 2015
MEA Mobile Limited specializes in designing and developing mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms, catering to businesses and institutions in New Zealand and internationally. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand, with additional offices in Canterbury, Auckland, and New Haven, Connecticut. MEA Mobile is recognized for its flagship product, Printicular, which simplifies photo printing with options for retail pickup and global delivery. Beyond app development, the company provides a range of services including mobile advertising, design, marketing, branding, public relations, film production, and social media management. MEA Mobile serves diverse industries such as agri-business, education, banking, engineering, and entertainment, focusing on creating innovative solutions that enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.

Balex Marine

Angel Round in 2015
Balex Marine Ltd., founded in 2013 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, specializes in designing and manufacturing automatic boat loaders. The company's flagship product, the Balex Automatic Boat Loader 2500, simplifies the process of launching and retrieving trailer boats, addressing common challenges faced by boaters. The idea for the system emerged from inventor Lex Bacon's frustrations with the difficulties associated with these tasks. After multiple iterations and industry support, the product was successfully launched in 2014, receiving several accolades, including awards at the Hutchwilco Boatshow. In 2017, entrepreneurs Dan and Reon took over management, aiming to enhance the company's supply chain and further its mission of making boating more accessible. Balex Marine is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that allow boaters to enjoy their time on the water with greater ease and safety.

Parrot Analytics

Seed Round in 2014
Parrot Analytics is a data science company that specializes in measuring and predicting audience demand for media content across various platforms worldwide. The company collaborates with studios, networks, broadcasters, brands, agencies, and OTT platforms by providing data-driven insights that inform decisions related to content investment, distribution, acquisition, licensing, partnerships, and advertising. Utilizing extensive audience behavior datasets, Parrot Analytics has developed AI-powered solutions, including a global Demand Measurement system recognized as the television industry's standard for assessing content demand. Additionally, the company offers the Content Genome™ system to facilitate detailed content decisions and has created a context-aware discovery and recommendations engine aimed at enhancing content monetization and improving the consumer experience on OTT platforms. Parrot Analytics is committed to connecting content creators with audiences through data-driven strategies that span the entire value chain of media production and distribution.

Volpara Solutions

Venture Round in 2014
Volpara Solutions is dedicated to providing measurement solutions for breast composition (breast density) in order to improve the health outcomes of women around the world. The company offers a software program to convert any digital mammogram into quantitative data which can be used by radiologists to determine breast density. Its mission is to enable radiologists to provide accurate information and optimal screening protocols for women. Volpara Solutions was founded in 2009 and is based in Rochester, New York, United States.

Hunter Safety Lab

Venture Round in 2014
Hunter Safety Lab Limited designs active warning systems for hunters to eliminate the death and heartache caused by hunting accidents. It offers IRIS system pack that includes a laser, a sensor, detectable patches and caps, a scope clamp, and a battery. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Times-7

Seed Round in 2014
Times-7 Research Limited manufactures radio-frequency identification (RFID) products that provide clients with identification of assets. It offers T-7 UHF RFID antennas for tracking assets, people, and items; slimline multi-purpose UHF RFID antennas for a range of applications including flush wall mounting, space constrained, and customer facing environments; and slimline shelving and cabinet UHF RFID antennas for RFID smart shelving solutions and RFID enabled cabinets. The company also provides slimline UHF RFID ground antennas for tracking people or assets through doors and entrance/exit ways; slimline UHF RFID airport antennas for airport baggage handling and self check-in applications; and near field UHF RFID antennas for use in close proximity RFID applications. Its UHF RFID solutions are used in a range of applications, including visitor or conference attendee tracking, airport baggage handling and arrivals screening, and retail customer interaction. Times-7 Research Limited was founded in 2006 and is based in Lower Hutt, New Zealand.

Unovent

Venture Round in 2014
Unovent Limited designs, develops, and produces fully automated home ventilation system to improve air quality and reduce moisture. The company offers Unovent H-Line solution for flat roof houses, lower floor rooms of two storey houses, and skillion roof houses; and Unosola solution for holiday homes while users are not there and want the mains power switched off. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. As of December 21, 2018, Unovent Limited operates as a subsidiary of HomeTech Ltd.

BioLumic

Venture Round in 2014
BioLumic Limited specializes in advanced lighting solutions utilizing smart light array technology designed for horticultural producers. The company focuses on enhancing the quality of transplant crop seedlings, regulating the growth of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs, and addressing pathogenic diseases in various horticultural crops. By developing light signals that stimulate plant growth and harness the natural genetic potential of crops, BioLumic's photogenics platform integrates innovations in plant science and light technology. The results of its applications include increased yield, improved vigor, enhanced resistance to diseases and pests, and better crop composition across a range of seeds, including soybean, cannabis, and various fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2012 and based in New Zealand, BioLumic is recognized for its clean technology approach, which eliminates the need for chemical inputs.

Engender Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Engender Technologies specializes in advanced reproductive technology for the dairy industry by offering a proprietary method for separating X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells. This innovative process utilizes microfluidic chip technology and laser applications designed for artificial insemination, which minimizes damage to the sperm cells while enhancing sorting efficiency. By enabling dairy farmers to selectively breed for desired traits, Engender's technology aims to accelerate genetic gain and improve overall productivity in livestock operations. The company has also established partnerships, securing scientific and laboratory facilities from a major AI firm in exchange for a non-exclusive licensing option for its technology.

CropX

Angel Round in 2014
CropX Ltd., an ag-analytics company, develops cloud based software solutions integrated with wireless sensors, which boosts crops yield and saves water and energy. It offers advanced adaptive irrigation software service that delivers crop yield increase, and water and energy cost saving services while conserving the environment. The company also generates irrigation maps and automatically applies the right amount of water to different parts of the same field. It serves farmers worldwide. CropX Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in San Francisco, California. CropX’s proprietary science helps farmers better understand water usage across their fields. Its low-cost soil sensors can increase crop yields while simultaneously cutting water usage by one third. In just one irrigation season, CropX sensors were installed on thousands of acres of all major row crops and demonstrated immense value, with early customers across the United States reporting dramatic water, manpower and cost savings, as well as massive crop yield gains. During the current growing season, CropX technology will be rolled out across hundreds of thousands of acres.

Zeosoft

Venture Round in 2014
Zeosoft Ltd. is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in the development and production of hand cleaning products. The company offers a variety of formulations, including heavy-duty paste cleaners, gel cleaners, and traditional bar soaps, all designed to effectively clean, eliminate odors, detoxify, and exfoliate hands. Zeosoft's products cater to diverse hand cleaning needs across various environments, such as land, water, workshops, and trade settings, and are available in several formats, including soap bars, pump dispensers, tubes, and bulk containers for workplace use. The company's offerings are distributed through a network that spans New Zealand, the United Kingdom, North America, Australia, the European Union, and Asia, allowing for a broad international reach. Zeosoft Ltd. operates as a subsidiary of Activatas Ltd.

PolyBatics

Venture Round in 2014
PolyBatics is revolutionary technology harnesses the natural power of cells to create natural polymer particles.

Syl Limited

Venture Round in 2013
Syl offers you a range of enterprise findability solutions to harness the value of your information assets.

Footfalls & Heartbeats

Venture Round in 2013
Footfalls & Heartbeats Ltd. develops and manufactures textile structure that acts as a sensor. Its textile structure is used in various areas, including wound care, compression garment systems, infant monitoring, athlete monitoring, and remote monitoring of health and physiological symptoms; and other areas. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

AstaSupreme

Venture Round in 2013
Asta Supreme is the trusted provider of Astaxanthin NZ wide. Natural Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant yet discovered, providing the best immune support and many other strong health benefits for a healthy body.

Techion Group

Seed Round in 2013
Techion Group is committed to continual development and improvement of the FECPAK and SPORPAK systems.

Inverse

Seed Round in 2013
Inverse is changing the way women all around the world condition and care for their hair. This frozen conditioner is a unique tool that slots into your hair care routine whichever way you find easiest. Whether you use inverse on wet hair, dry hair, or as part of a deep conditioning treatment, your hair will become softer, stronger, shinier, more manageable and overall will appear healthier.

Menixis

Venture Round in 2013
Menixis Ltd. is a company based in Dunedin, New Zealand, established in 2010, that specializes in developing technology for small particle microscopy. This technology facilitates remote diagnostics and the archiving of raw data, allowing for various particle analyses, including pollen assessment and faecal egg counting in veterinary parasitology. Menixis aims to improve the efficiency of testing and treating animals in the field by providing a straightforward method for the quantitative accumulation of particles in diagnostic samples. This innovation enables clients to achieve a unified field of view for simplified post-capture identification and analysis of particles.

ableX

Venture Round in 2013
ableX healthcare Limited develops and offers versatile handheld controllers along with a subscription-based digital healthcare platform that connects patients, therapists, and the care team. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

CropLogic

Venture Round in 2013
CropLogic Limited provides agronomy services to crop growers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. It provides infield soil moisture monitoring, infrared aerial imagery, yield prediction, and farm management services. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in West Perth, Australia.

The Perfect Fruit

Venture Round in 2013
The Perfect Fruit Company Limited, established in 2009 and located in Tauranga, New Zealand, specializes in developing a proprietary processing technique that effectively slows the browning, discoloration, and souring of processed avocado products. This innovative approach enhances the shelf life and quality of avocados, positioning the company as a leader in the market for processed avocado goods. By addressing common issues associated with avocado preservation, The Perfect Fruit aims to meet growing consumer demand for fresh and high-quality avocado products.

Invisishield

Venture Round in 2013
Invisishield have developed technology to interfere with a bird’s ability to detect ripe fruit.

Syl Limited

Venture Round in 2012
Syl offers you a range of enterprise findability solutions to harness the value of your information assets.

GreenButton

Angel Round in 2012
GreenButton™ is an award winning global software company that specializes in high performance cloud computing. The company provides a cloud platform for development and delivery of software and services that enable independent software vendors (ISVs) to move to the cloud and for their users to access cloud resources. GreenButton is Microsoft Corp’s 2011 Windows Azure ISV Partner of the Year and the company is has offices in New Zealand, Palo Alto and Seattle. Cloud computing is a growing phenomenon, projected by industry analysts to exceed US$160billion, but end users and vendors are struggling with engagement models and portal interfaces. GreenButton has developed an intelligent interface (an API) called the “GreenButton” which enables the user to access this capacity whenever it is required, directly from their desktop application.

Kahne

Venture Round in 2012
Kahne is developing wireless biotelemetry-based solutions for ruminant livestock to drive efficiencies.

Podscape

Venture Round in 2012
Podscape operates an online virtual world for kids.

ShowGizmo

Angel Round in 2012
ShowGizmo is engaged in the development of mobile application for events organized by government agencies, venues, associations, and aged care associations. Event professionals can personalize the application by having their own designs and logos; and offering customers with in-app tickets counters, and accommodation and flight details. Private news feeds and messaging features facilitates the increase of social conversations surrounding the event, while feedback and Q&A sessions make way for increased attendee engagement. Organizers can also understand and measure audience engagement through key metrics, polls, and reports that are accessible through in-app dashboards. ShowGizmo was launched by Marie-Claire Andrews in April 2011 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Diary

Venture Round in 2012
The Diary is a technology company that provides a mobile application and a web-based platform called the Lifetime Health Diary, designed to help users manage their personal health information. Founded in 2010 by Hamish Macdonald and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, The Diary offers features such as Tap & Talk, which utilizes smart technology to recognize speech and organize health-related data. Users can track various aspects of their health, including body measurements, activity levels, vital signs, feelings, symptoms, and medications. The platform also includes tools for setting reminders, managing tasks and appointments, and document scanning and storage. Additionally, The Diary aims to improve health outcomes through remote triage, monitoring, and care delivery, enhancing communication between patients and their care teams while promoting self-management of health data.

LightKnight International

Venture Round in 2012
LightKnight International Limited develops, manufactures and markets workplace and recreational safety equipment including self illuminating vests, and other related products. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Heilala

Angel Round in 2012
Heilala Vanilla began as an aid project after a cyclone. A vanilla plantation was established by a New Zealand family, in partnership with a local family from the village of Utungake in Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga. In 2005 the first crop was harvested and snapped up by local chefs. Since these small beginnings and a first harvest of 45kg of dried vanilla beans, Heilala has partnered with growers throughout Tonga celebrating their 10th harvest of vanilla beans in 2015. This has had a significant impact on the Tongan economy providing employment and infrastructure across a number of communities. Products are sold into specialty food retail and fine dining establishments and gourmet food manufacturers in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Brazil, Denmark and the United States. As well as being a huge boost for growers in Tonga, Heilala’s growth and global push is proving to be good news for other vanilla producers. Heilala has recently partnered with a new group of vanilla growers in Uganda working as a cooperative to improve the livelihoods of the community, in particular women. This partnership was based around their shared values of empowering growers as well as producing high quality Bourbon Vanilla Beans with a flavour profile similar to that of Tongan beans.

INRO

Venture Round in 2009
INRO apply robotics to forklifts operating in warehouses.

Best Insulation

Venture Round in 2007
Best Insulation is locally owned and operated with over 40 years in business. With top quality qualified sheet metal employees & workmanship you cannot go past Best Insulation for commercial and industrial insulation, air conditioning ventilation & sheet metal engineering.

Forest Genetics

Venture Round in 2007
Forest Genetics sells trees of the highest genetic quality available today.