Enterprise Angels

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.

Emerge is a financial management tool for businesses. It is a digital-only banking option designed to help Kiwi businesses operate more quickly, economically, and efficiently.

Kara Technologies develops a digital accessibility platform that converts written and spoken English into sign language using AI-driven, high-fidelity 3D avatars. The platform offers online content management and hyper-realistic sign language avatars designed as a digital offering for creative, educational, and informative uses. It aims to help deaf individuals, including children, study and access content by providing sign language interpretation across sectors such as healthcare, education, public safety, entertainment and technology.

Bovonic is an agriculture software developer focused on the dairy industry, specifically aimed at enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy farmers. The company has developed innovative technology designed to identify mastitis in its earliest stages. Its platform features Quad Sense, an inline automated detector that identifies mastitis as soon as a cow begins to milk. This capability allows farmers to test for this costly disease promptly, ultimately boosting productivity and profits while also improving animal health. Additionally, Bovonic's technology contributes to reduced antibiotic use, lower emissions, and decreased stress for farmers.

Get Home Safe is a personal and worker safety app that delivers real time assurance and information on health and safety.

Yabble is a company that specializes in delivering agile insights through its data and insights platform, which is designed to enhance market research capabilities. By providing a full-service research offering, Yabble enables businesses to deepen their understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. The company's tools facilitate collaboration among brands, allowing them to work together more effectively in addressing market challenges and opportunities.

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.

Cetogenix is a clean technology company focused on developing sustainable solutions to combat global climate change. It specializes in waste conversion technologies, targeting organic waste worldwide to produce renewable natural gas. The company retrofits existing waste-to-biogas plants, reducing environmental impacts and creating new market opportunities.

Blackcurrent designs and develops cloud-based integrated tools and energy management solutions to optimize energy capacity and consumption. The company operates a utility management platform that integrates with Internet of Things devices and API-enabled energy monitoring tools, delivering a cloud-based system that provides business insights and enables data-driven analysis of electricity usage and environmental performance.

Cropsy Technologies develops AI-enabled agricultural technology that acts as a tractor add-on to monitor every plant, track crop changes over time, and deliver farmers actionable insights, forecasts, and recommendations to optimise decisions across the growing season. Its image-analysis platform identifies pests and diseases, including on grapevines, enabling growers to detect issues early and target treatments while meeting regulatory and consumer expectations. By combining in-field monitoring with daily operations, Cropsy Technologies helps farmers improve yields, reduce losses, and promote sustainable farming.

Integration Fox is an IT company that develops software providing integration solutions for businesses. The company offers a real-time integration platform and an integration API that connects multiple software packages, including sales and marketing tools, enabling secure, scalable data exchange. The platform supports rapid implementation across systems, keeps data up-to-date, and makes data accessible from various sources, delivering cohesive data flows with a cost-effective approach.

Ubco is a New Zealand-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures utility electric vehicles and portable power solutions for on- and off-road use. It offers dual electric-drive off-road motorbikes and a range of utility electric vehicles and portable power products for agricultural, commercial, and recreational applications. Ubco serves customers through a network of dealers and representatives in New Zealand and Australia and also sells online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tauranga, Ubco provides a digitally connected utility electric vehicle platform that combines transport, portable power, accessories, and software, enabling farmers, conservationists, tourism operators, and delivery fleets to monitor performance and manage workflows from a single system.

Yabble is a company that specializes in delivering agile insights through its data and insights platform, which is designed to enhance market research capabilities. By providing a full-service research offering, Yabble enables businesses to deepen their understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. The company's tools facilitate collaboration among brands, allowing them to work together more effectively in addressing market challenges and opportunities.

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.

Ubco is a New Zealand-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures utility electric vehicles and portable power solutions for on- and off-road use. It offers dual electric-drive off-road motorbikes and a range of utility electric vehicles and portable power products for agricultural, commercial, and recreational applications. Ubco serves customers through a network of dealers and representatives in New Zealand and Australia and also sells online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tauranga, Ubco provides a digitally connected utility electric vehicle platform that combines transport, portable power, accessories, and software, enabling farmers, conservationists, tourism operators, and delivery fleets to monitor performance and manage workflows from a single system.

Vortex Power Systems Limited is a New Zealand-based company, founded in 2017, that specializes in innovative energy technology aimed at enhancing power generation efficiencies. The company has developed a proprietary system for capturing and converting low-grade waste heat from existing thermal power stations into electricity. This technology operates by creating and controlling a vortex in the atmosphere, generating winds that drive a power generation turbine. By utilizing waste heat energy from cooling water streams in thermal processes, Vortex Power Systems provides a zero-carbon solution that supports the energy industry's transition towards cleaner energy production and addresses concerns related to global warming and carbon emissions.

Atopis is a skincare brand focused on developing innovative cosmetic products that address a variety of skin concerns. The company specializes in patented skin treatment systems aimed at apoptosis and cell immunity. It has conducted multiple clinical trials in the United States and New Zealand to validate its formulations. Notably, Atopis offers an over-the-counter eczema treatment cream in the United States, emphasizing its commitment to providing consumers with skincare solutions that are free from parabens, fillers, solvents, fragrances, silicone, SLS, and synthetic chemicals. This approach reflects the company's dedication to safety and efficacy in skincare.

Flux Accelerator, established in 2016 and located in Auckland, New Zealand, supports talented founders in their pursuit of building leading technology companies. By providing resources, mentorship, and a collaborative environment, Flux Accelerator aims to nurture innovative startups and enhance their potential for success in the competitive tech landscape.

Hot Lime Labs develops carbon dioxide capture technology for commercial greenhouses. It produces sustainable CO2 from waste wood and other waste organic material, recovering clean CO2 from the combustion process for use in greenhouses to improve crop yields and support higher food production while reducing environmental impact by using renewable waste streams.

Founded in 2013, FileInvite specializes in document collection software. It offers digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment features, serving clients across various sectors including banking, professional services, education, and legal enterprises.

Dawn Aerospace designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and launch systems to enable frequent, sustainable access to space. The company develops same-day reusable launch vehicles that can operate with ordinary airspace and aircraft, without specialized space-launch infrastructure, and non-toxic, storable propulsion systems for satellites of all sizes, including CubeSats, offering higher performance while reducing reliance on toxic fuels. Dawn aims to provide end-to-end space transportation capabilities for deployment, positioning and return of spacecraft in a scalable, environmentally conscious manner. Founded in 2016, Dawn is based in New Zealand and the Netherlands, with research, manufacturing and testing facilities in Auckland and Delft.

chnnl is a digital health platform that provides information and data on employee mental health and wellbeing. The platform analyzes daily mental health indicators through proprietary algorithms and data analysis to identify early signs of problems, negative trends, and crises via short interactions, enabling employers to understand health data insights and take informed actions to support employees and address emerging issues such as bullying or high stress.

Amy is an AI-powered private maths tutor platform that integrates with online learning management systems to provide math tutoring services. The platform supports multiple languages and curricula, and delivers learning outcome driven assignments, enabling students to learn maths more effectively across diverse online education platforms.

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.

Insite AI empowers executives of leading consumer brands by providing a strategic partnership for optimizing sales, assortment, space, pricing, and trade decisions. Its AI-driven platform offers operational excellence through automated scenario planning, performance projection, and data-driven insights at the SKU/Store level. Insite AI is renowned for its configurability, tailoring solutions to clients' unique needs, and bringing extensive category and retail expertise.

Moxion Limited is a software company established in 2015, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with a presence in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in developing and providing a SaaS-based production collaboration platform tailored for filmmakers worldwide. The platform enables producers to efficiently manage, share, communicate, search, sort, and assemble content globally, complete with metadata. Key features include real-time commenting, marker addition, clip drawing, folder creation for organization, and selective audience viewing access control. Moxion serves motion picture production companies and studios across the United States, Canada, the UK, China, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Rockit Apples is a food company that produces and manufactures apples power-packed and full of natural energy and nutrients. Along with natural fructose and sucrose, which the body easily converts to energy, each bite of a RockitTM apple contains a potent dose of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to keep feeling great.

Purpose Capital Impact Fund is a collaboration between the business and investment sectors and the philanthropic sector. They combines the power of the commercial sector with the expertise of the philanthropic to bring new resources.

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

MarginFuel provides intelligent software for rental vehicle operators, offering predictive modeling, fleet flow optimization, and dynamic pricing capabilities to build profitable pricing strategies.

Spoke Phone is a programmable cloud phone system that enables organizations to engage customers personally, empower employees to speak with authority, and automate routine tasks to drive growth. The platform supports rich contextual conversations across devices and locations, and includes enterprise-grade features such as a company directory, auto-receptionist, call routing and transfer, one-touch conference calls, and call recording. It also uses artificial intelligence to transcribe voice to text for automated note creation, supporting high-value, complex, and regulated conversations and remote work. The solution aims to improve customer interactions and efficiency by providing mobility and consistent communications for remote teams.

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

Yabble is a company that specializes in delivering agile insights through its data and insights platform, which is designed to enhance market research capabilities. By providing a full-service research offering, Yabble enables businesses to deepen their understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. The company's tools facilitate collaboration among brands, allowing them to work together more effectively in addressing market challenges and opportunities.

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.

Evnex Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development of electric vehicle charging systems. The company offers a range of products including charging stations, a cloud management platform for monitoring and managing these stations, and custom charging solutions designed for both residential and commercial applications. Evnex integrates its technology with solar grids and grid demand response systems, enabling seamless control of energy use for electric vehicle charging. By focusing on smart, affordable, and environmentally friendly charging solutions, Evnex aims to support the transition to electric vehicle transportation while addressing the needs of both electricity providers and EV users.

Datagate Innovation Limited is a cloud-based company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for managing billing and usage analysis for service providers, particularly in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 2013, Datagate offers an online portal that enables distributors, resellers, and their customers to easily access and analyze invoices, usage data, costs, pricing, and profit margins associated with various services. The company's billing engine simplifies the complexities of usage-based billing, allowing resellers to differentiate their offerings in competitive markets. Datagate's solutions integrate seamlessly with telecom providers' systems, enabling service providers to optimize their operations while minimizing costs. By focusing on transparency and user-friendly access to data, Datagate meets the evolving demands of customers who prefer online interactions and seek clarity in their billing processes. As a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited since 2014, Datagate continues to innovate in the realm of cloud-based billing solutions.

Techion Group specializes in digital microscopy solutions, focusing primarily on the agricultural sector. They offer a platform that enables swift and informed decision-making by transforming microscopic investigation into digital data. Their key product, FECPAKG2, is a diagnostic tool designed to detect and analyze parasitic infections in livestock, helping farmers monitor animal health more effectively. Techion collaborates with prominent industry partners to enhance its offerings and stay at the forefront of technological advancements in microscopy.

Inhibit Coatings is a startup specializing in high-performance antimicrobial paints and coatings for industries prioritizing hygiene, such as food safety and healthcare. Its proprietary technology uses silver nanoparticles evenly dispersed throughout the coating, bound to the resin backbone, providing robust, low-leaching, long-lasting protection against over 650 microorganisms.

Inverse is a company focused on revolutionizing hair care for women through its innovative frozen conditioning device. This unique product integrates seamlessly into various hair care routines, allowing use on wet or dry hair, or as part of a deep conditioning treatment. The device operates without the need for heat or chemicals, effectively locking in moisture to reduce frizz and flyaways. As a result, it enhances the hair's softness, strength, shine, and overall manageability, making hair appear healthier.

Rockit Apples is a food company that produces and manufactures apples power-packed and full of natural energy and nutrients. Along with natural fructose and sucrose, which the body easily converts to energy, each bite of a RockitTM apple contains a potent dose of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants to keep feeling great.

Beany is a New Zealand-based accounting firm that offers online, fixed-price services tailored for small businesses. As a partner of Xero, Beany provides an accessible platform that connects clients with accountants, ensuring comprehensive support across various accounting needs. Their services encompass the complete spectrum of accounting, including taxation and financial planning, allowing business owners to evaluate their financial and tax situations based on data imported into the platform. This approach enables clients to have a single point of contact for achieving their accounting and financial objectives.

Firstcheck Limited is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in dermatological remote consultations. The company has developed an application that allows users to photograph skin issues and receive evaluations from skin specialists. In addition to the app, Firstcheck offers a smartphone lens called Firstcheck SkinScope for enhanced skin imaging, as well as packages for consultations with skin specialists and doctor consultation coupon codes available through its website. The company's mission is to provide individuals with quick and easy access to expert opinions on skin lesions, improving the way people manage their skin health.

Founded in 2013, FileInvite specializes in document collection software. It offers digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment features, serving clients across various sectors including banking, professional services, education, and legal enterprises.

Evnex Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in the development of electric vehicle charging systems. The company offers a range of products including charging stations, a cloud management platform for monitoring and managing these stations, and custom charging solutions designed for both residential and commercial applications. Evnex integrates its technology with solar grids and grid demand response systems, enabling seamless control of energy use for electric vehicle charging. By focusing on smart, affordable, and environmentally friendly charging solutions, Evnex aims to support the transition to electric vehicle transportation while addressing the needs of both electricity providers and EV users.

MarginFuel provides intelligent software for rental vehicle operators, offering predictive modeling, fleet flow optimization, and dynamic pricing capabilities to build profitable pricing strategies.

Goodnest Limited is an online marketplace based in Auckland, New Zealand, that connects individuals seeking home services with local professionals. Established in 2013, the company offers a platform for users to find electricians, plumbers, handymen, gardeners, and cleaners, facilitating a streamlined process for obtaining essential services. By utilizing technology, Goodnest aims to enhance service quality while making it more affordable for consumers across the APAC region. The marketplace features background-checked service providers, ensuring that homeowners can easily and confidently find suitable professionals, thereby alleviating the stress associated with sourcing home services.

Aisleworx Media, founded in 1999 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in leasing electronic shopping trolleys to retail establishments. Through its FunCart program, the company operates, monitors, and provides electronic shopping trolleys that are designed to enhance the shopping experience by offering entertainment for children. Aisleworx Media has established a significant presence in the market, having worked with over 30 supermarket and department store chains, including major retailers. The company's trolleys have generated millions of customer rides, contributing to a more enjoyable shopping experience for families. Aisleworx Media attributes its success to its experienced management team, well-trained service personnel, and a commitment to leveraging advanced technology for effective remote management, all while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Spoke Phone is a programmable cloud phone system that enables organizations to engage customers personally, empower employees to speak with authority, and automate routine tasks to drive growth. The platform supports rich contextual conversations across devices and locations, and includes enterprise-grade features such as a company directory, auto-receptionist, call routing and transfer, one-touch conference calls, and call recording. It also uses artificial intelligence to transcribe voice to text for automated note creation, supporting high-value, complex, and regulated conversations and remote work. The solution aims to improve customer interactions and efficiency by providing mobility and consistent communications for remote teams.

Founded in 2013, FileInvite specializes in document collection software. It offers digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment features, serving clients across various sectors including banking, professional services, education, and legal enterprises.

BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.

Nyriad specializes in advanced streaming storage solutions for big-data and high-performance computing. It offers ultra-fast erasure coding (NSULATE), parallel accelerated compression (NPAC) for live data, and a general-purpose framework (NAPPA) for integrating various compression algorithms into applications. Nyriad's products aim to enhance storage performance, resilience, efficiency, and scalability.

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.

Cogo builds sustainability solutions that empower consumers & businesses to measure, improve and compensate their impact on the world. World-class sustainability data and cutting-edge behavioural science power the Cogo APIs. Transaction or Category API solutions seamlessly integrate Cogo smarts into the digital experiences you already provide your customers.

DROPIT is a digital platform that transforms consumer engagement with brands through gamified shopping experiences. By leveraging mobile technology, it creates immersive environments where users can interact with brands in a dynamic manner. The platform features real-time drop auctions, allowing participants to compete and make fixed-price offers on various products, thereby enhancing the excitement of e-commerce. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with a thrilling shopping experience akin to a live event but also enables brands to collect valuable data to anticipate future buying behaviors. Through its unique blend of entertainment and commerce, DROPIT fosters deeper emotional connections between consumers and sports brands.

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.

WNT Ventures is a Tauranga, New Zealand based venture capital firm that partners with ambitious deep tech founders to turn global technology into reality. Founded in 2014 by experienced entrepreneurs and institutional capital providers, the firm supports emerging companies with a long term view across a broad range of sectors. Its investment focus spans agritech, food and horticulture tech, cleantech and climate tech, marine sciences, software, hardware, robotics, materials and engineering, aerospace, automation, medical devices and tools, and other advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. WNT Ventures seeks to back early to growth stage ventures, helping them scale via capital, strategic guidance and a collaborative environment that emphasizes practical outcomes and global impact.

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.

Moxion Limited is a software company established in 2015, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with a presence in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in developing and providing a SaaS-based production collaboration platform tailored for filmmakers worldwide. The platform enables producers to efficiently manage, share, communicate, search, sort, and assemble content globally, complete with metadata. Key features include real-time commenting, marker addition, clip drawing, folder creation for organization, and selective audience viewing access control. Moxion serves motion picture production companies and studios across the United States, Canada, the UK, China, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Qotient Group Limited offers a cloud-based sales acceleration platform designed to enhance sales conversations and improve overall sales effectiveness. Founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Qotient provides a comprehensive sales platform that includes a library of real-time sales conversations, insights, questions, and marketing collateral accessible on any device. This innovative platform serves as the first and only channel platform of its kind, equipping vendors with essential tools and analytics to effectively forecast and manage their entire channel network. By delivering scalable sales conversations and comprehensive data, Qotient enables users to quickly build, distribute, and measure sales campaigns, significantly reducing the time required to execute sales strategies.

Patternsnap Limited is a New Zealand-based company that develops a mobile application catering to interior designers. Founded in 2012 and located in Mapua, the company offers a digital sample database that connects designers with various brands of wallpaper and fabric samples, as well as local suppliers and product manufacturers. The application has evolved to include features that allow users to visualize their design choices in virtual reality, enabling them to experiment with different materials such as paint colors, drapery, upholstery fabrics, wallpaper, tiles, and flooring. This innovative approach allows designers to quickly create and compare diverse looks for the same space, enhancing their creative process.

Datagate Innovation Limited is a cloud-based company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for managing billing and usage analysis for service providers, particularly in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 2013, Datagate offers an online portal that enables distributors, resellers, and their customers to easily access and analyze invoices, usage data, costs, pricing, and profit margins associated with various services. The company's billing engine simplifies the complexities of usage-based billing, allowing resellers to differentiate their offerings in competitive markets. Datagate's solutions integrate seamlessly with telecom providers' systems, enabling service providers to optimize their operations while minimizing costs. By focusing on transparency and user-friendly access to data, Datagate meets the evolving demands of customers who prefer online interactions and seek clarity in their billing processes. As a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited since 2014, Datagate continues to innovate in the realm of cloud-based billing solutions.

SoundSwitch is a company that specializes in developing software-hardware solutions designed for DJs globally. Its primary offering allows DJs to synchronize lighting with music, enhancing live performances. The SoundSwitch system integrates digital multiplex lighting with audio through a combination of software and hardware, providing a seamless interface between DJ software, specifically Serato DJ, and various lighting systems. This integration empowers DJs and visual jockeys (VJs) to exercise greater creative control over their performances, enabling them to achieve superior visual effects that correspond effectively with their audio. SoundSwitch products are available for purchase online, catering to the diverse needs of DJs across different environments.

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.

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.

Founded in New Zealand in 2008, Quantec Limited specializes in manufacturing and commercializing bioactives derived from natural products. These are formulated into proprietary ingredients for use in finished products across human health, animal health, food, supplements, personal care, cosmetics, and animal remedies.

Ubco is a New Zealand-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures utility electric vehicles and portable power solutions for on- and off-road use. It offers dual electric-drive off-road motorbikes and a range of utility electric vehicles and portable power products for agricultural, commercial, and recreational applications. Ubco serves customers through a network of dealers and representatives in New Zealand and Australia and also sells online. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tauranga, Ubco provides a digitally connected utility electric vehicle platform that combines transport, portable power, accessories, and software, enabling farmers, conservationists, tourism operators, and delivery fleets to monitor performance and manage workflows from a single system.

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

BuzzTech is a New Zealand technology company that designs and manufactures tools for beekeeping, offering an integrated platform of bee management software and hardware. Its products include hive management software, heartbeat sensors, GPS hive tracking, and supportive tools such as formic acid dilution calculators and sugar feeding calculators, all aimed at improving bee welfare and operational efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in Auckland, BuzzTech focuses on delivering real-time data capture, remote monitoring, and data-driven insights to help beekeepers manage colonies more effectively.

AgriTrack specializes in agricultural software management tailored for large-scale crop farmers, addressing logistical challenges, particularly during harvest periods. The platform allows users to monitor all farm operations through a centralized dashboard that integrates real-time data from in-vehicle hardware. AgriTrack enables farmers to track the GPS locations of their vehicles on satellite maps, while also providing critical information such as rain radar, spray layers, job trails, and harvest locations. Users can create and assign jobs to specific operators, mark hazards or important areas, and access both historical and live data from their farming operations. This comprehensive management tool aims to enhance efficiency and profitability for farmers.

Engender Technologies specializes in the development of innovative reproductive technologies for the dairy industry, focusing on the separation of X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells. Utilizing a proprietary microfluidic chip and laser technology, Engender's process minimizes damage to the sperm cells, enhancing the efficiency of artificial insemination. This advanced sex sorting technique aims to accelerate genetic gain and improve productivity for dairy farmers, ultimately leading to cost efficiencies in large animal reproduction. The company has also partnered with a major AI firm, securing scientific and laboratory resources in exchange for a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its technology.

Aisleworx Media, founded in 1999 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in leasing electronic shopping trolleys to retail establishments. Through its FunCart program, the company operates, monitors, and provides electronic shopping trolleys that are designed to enhance the shopping experience by offering entertainment for children. Aisleworx Media has established a significant presence in the market, having worked with over 30 supermarket and department store chains, including major retailers. The company's trolleys have generated millions of customer rides, contributing to a more enjoyable shopping experience for families. Aisleworx Media attributes its success to its experienced management team, well-trained service personnel, and a commitment to leveraging advanced technology for effective remote management, all while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

Fuel50 designs and develops a cloud-based talent experience platform for workforce mobilization and optimization. Its AI-powered system enables employees to explore career paths, find opportunities, connect with mentors, and facilitates internal recruitment. Since its founding in 2011, Fuel50 has helped over 70 organizations worldwide improve employee engagement, retention, and lateral movement.

Sprout is an organization focused on identifying and supporting top agritech and agrifood companies to enhance their growth and global impact. Each year, Sprout selects up to 12 businesses to participate in its advanced agritech business growth accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster innovation in the agritech sector by providing these companies with resources, mentorship, and a network to help them scale their operations effectively. Through this program, Sprout seeks to contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices and technology in agriculture and food production.

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.

Founded in 2010, SHIFT72 is a New Zealand-based company that provides an end-to-end online video platform. It offers tools for encoding, storing, managing, and delivering video content, along with marketing and analytics features. SHIFT72 enables clients to monetize their content through AVOD, SVOD, TVOD, or hybrid platforms.

Sprout is an organization focused on identifying and supporting top agritech and agrifood companies to enhance their growth and global impact. Each year, Sprout selects up to 12 businesses to participate in its advanced agritech business growth accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster innovation in the agritech sector by providing these companies with resources, mentorship, and a network to help them scale their operations effectively. Through this program, Sprout seeks to contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices and technology in agriculture and food production.

WNT Ventures is a Tauranga, New Zealand based venture capital firm that partners with ambitious deep tech founders to turn global technology into reality. Founded in 2014 by experienced entrepreneurs and institutional capital providers, the firm supports emerging companies with a long term view across a broad range of sectors. Its investment focus spans agritech, food and horticulture tech, cleantech and climate tech, marine sciences, software, hardware, robotics, materials and engineering, aerospace, automation, medical devices and tools, and other advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. WNT Ventures seeks to back early to growth stage ventures, helping them scale via capital, strategic guidance and a collaborative environment that emphasizes practical outcomes and global impact.

Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 2014, Figured develops farm management software. Its flagship product, also named Figured, is an online financial management tool designed to help farmers efficiently manage their operations and collaborate with bankers, accountants, and advisors using real-time data.

Beany is a New Zealand-based accounting firm that offers online, fixed-price services tailored for small businesses. As a partner of Xero, Beany provides an accessible platform that connects clients with accountants, ensuring comprehensive support across various accounting needs. Their services encompass the complete spectrum of accounting, including taxation and financial planning, allowing business owners to evaluate their financial and tax situations based on data imported into the platform. This approach enables clients to have a single point of contact for achieving their accounting and financial objectives.

AskNicely is a global customer experience platform that empowers frontline teams in service businesses. Its mobile platform delivers real-time customer feedback and personalized coaching, fostering employee engagement and driving revenue growth. AskNicely serves over 1,300 companies worldwide.

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

Joiy Wines, based in New Plymouth, New Zealand, specializes in producing fruit-based wines that offer a unique and refreshing alternative to traditional wine offerings. The company creates aromatic wines infused with soft bubbles, including flavors such as sparkling white, rosé, lime, and pineapple. Joiy's products, like Aperol Joiy and Mulled Joiy, are designed to evoke a youthful vibrancy and provide a delightful sensory experience. With an alcohol content of 9.5%, these wines serve as ideal aperitifs, suitable for solo enjoyment or sharing with friends. Joiy encourages a playful approach to wine consumption, allowing for versatile serving options, whether enjoyed straight, over ice, or with a wedge of citrus.

MEA Mobile Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in designing and developing mobile applications for iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms. Founded in 2010, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including agri-business, education, science, banking, engineering, and entertainment. In addition to app development, MEA Mobile provides comprehensive communications and advertising services, such as mobile advertising, design, marketing, public relations, film production, and social media management. The company is recognized for its product, Printicular, which simplifies photo printing with options for retail pickup and worldwide delivery. With offices in Hamilton, Canterbury, Auckland, and New Haven, Connecticut, MEA Mobile continues to expand its capabilities and offerings, aiming to create compelling experiences and address complex challenges in the digital landscape.

Balex Marine Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2013 that 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 product emerged from inventor Lex Bacon's personal experiences with the difficulties of boat handling. Following its launch in 2014, the Balex system received significant recognition, including awards at the Hutchwilco Boatshow. In 2017, entrepreneurs Dan and Reon took over the management of Balex, further enhancing its supply chain and expanding its reach. The company's mission is to make boating more accessible, enabling users to spend more time enjoying the water.

Parrot Analytics is a data science company that measures and predicts audience demand for media content globally. It works with various industry players like studios, networks, broadcasters, brands, agencies, and OTT platforms to drive informed decisions on content investment, distribution, acquisition, licensing, partnerships, and advertising.

Volpara Solutions specializes in breast imaging analytics and analysis products aimed at enhancing the early detection of breast cancer. The company provides a range of software solutions, including VolparaEnterprise, a cloud-based platform for real-time quality assurance and performance monitoring, and VolparaDensity, which measures volumetric breast density. Other offerings include VolparaDose for personalized x-ray dose calculations, VolparaPressure for assessing mammogram compression pressure, and VolparaScorecard+, a clinical decision-support tool. Additionally, VolparaLive provides real-time feedback on patient positioning and compression, while VolparaRisk delivers insights for supplemental screening. Volpara also offers solutions for breast and lung screening workflows, including Aspen Breast and Aspen Lung. Founded in 2009 and formerly known as Matakina Technology Ltd., Volpara Solutions is headquartered in Rochester, New York, and operates across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Founded in 2006, Times-7 specializes in manufacturing radio-frequency identification (RFID) products. It offers a range of UHF RFID antennas for tracking assets, people, and items across various industries. The company's solutions enable fast, reliable, and accurate identification, helping clients improve business outcomes while reducing risks and operational costs.

Hunter Safety Lab Limited, founded in 2009 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in designing active warning systems aimed at reducing hunting-related accidents and improving safety overall. The company's flagship product, the IRIS system, incorporates technology such as lasers, sensors, and detectable patches to create a comprehensive safety solution for hunters. Initially focused on enhancing hunting safety, Hunter Safety Lab has since broadened its scope to include occupational safety, particularly for pedestrians working near mobile plants and other potentially hazardous environments. By collaborating with industry-leading companies across various sectors, the company develops tailored detection solutions to ensure worker safety and wellbeing, reflecting its commitment to mitigating risks associated with accidents.

Unovent Limited, headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in designing, developing, and producing fully automated home ventilation systems aimed at improving air quality and reducing moisture. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Unovent H-Line solution suited for flat roof houses and lower floor rooms, as well as the Unosola solution designed for holiday homes where mains power can be switched off. Unovent's product portfolio features several key systems: the Xgen, a ductless ventilation system that enhances air quality and operates on a low energy cost; the Xtract range, which includes attic fans and extractor fans for effective moisture removal; the Xtra, which allows for year-round automated comfort control; and the Xchange, an energy recovery system that replaces stale air with fresh air. Recently, Unovent became part of Just Life Group, enhancing its capacity to provide ventilation solutions across New Zealand homes.

BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.

Engender Technologies specializes in the development of innovative reproductive technologies for the dairy industry, focusing on the separation of X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells. Utilizing a proprietary microfluidic chip and laser technology, Engender's process minimizes damage to the sperm cells, enhancing the efficiency of artificial insemination. This advanced sex sorting technique aims to accelerate genetic gain and improve productivity for dairy farmers, ultimately leading to cost efficiencies in large animal reproduction. The company has also partnered with a major AI firm, securing scientific and laboratory resources in exchange for a non-exclusive licensing agreement for its technology.

CropX develops AI-driven, cloud-based software solutions integrated with data from proprietary and third-party sources. Its platform boosts crop yield (up to 15%) and saves water (up to 50%), pesticide use (up to 20%), fertilizer use (up to 20%), while also reducing energy and labor costs. With global deployments on over 5,000 farms in 70 countries, CropX is trusted by farmers worldwide.

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.

PolyBatics Ltd. is a company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of functional bionanoparticles. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Palmerston North, New Zealand, PolyBatics utilizes innovative technology to harness the natural capabilities of cells to create polymer particles. In addition to producing its own products, the company collaborates with international partners to offer design services and actively licenses its technology for various applications beyond its core business.

Syl offers a natural language processing platform that enables businesses to search using industry-specific terms, jargon, and acronyms. It assists in finding, accessing, and extracting information for informed decision-making.

Footfalls & Heartbeats Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2010 by chemist Simon McMaster, specializing in the development and manufacturing of intelligent textiles that function as sensors. The company's innovative fabrics are designed to measure tensile and compressive forces, temperature, and have potential applications in diverse fields such as healthcare, sports, rehabilitation, aerospace, and automotive industries. Footfalls & Heartbeats offers customized solutions for advanced wound care, compression garments, and monitoring systems for infants, athletes, and high-risk personnel, enabling real-time tracking of health and physiological symptoms. The technology is also capable of monitoring mechanical stress in composite structures, providing valuable data for applications in satellites, aircraft, and high-performance vehicles. With a focus on creating durable, safe, and comfortable fabrics, Footfalls & Heartbeats aims to enhance individual monitoring and contribute to reducing healthcare costs, particularly for aging populations and those with chronic conditions. The company is led by Brent Ogilvie and supported by a team of experienced directors and investors.