The Icehouse

The Icehouse is an accelerator and incubator based in Auckland, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as entrepreneurs. Founded in 2001, it operates under the auspices of a not-for-profit trust, the ICE Foundation, and is supported by the New Zealand government. The Icehouse provides resources and expertise to help business owners grow and develop their ventures. Additionally, Icehouse Ventures, associated with The Icehouse, focuses on venture capital investments in technology companies at the pre-seed to Series A stages. Together, these entities play a significant role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within New Zealand's business landscape.

Stephanie Benseman

Principal

Mason Bleakley

Principal

Tom Furlong JD

Venture Partner

Bex Gidall

Associate

Lane Litz

Venture Partner

Barnaby Marshall

Partner

Jack McQuire

Partner

Robbie Paul

CEO

Jo Wickham

Partner

111 past transactions

Halter

Series C in 2023
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in advanced agricultural technology. The company designs GPS-enabled, solar-powered collars for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and manage their herds more efficiently. Utilizing a simple tablet application, farmers can remotely establish geographic boundaries, creating virtual fences to guide their animals without physical herding. Halter's system not only enhances productivity but also collects behavioral data to alert farmers about critical events, such as when cows are in heat, lame, or nearing calving. By optimizing herd management, Halter aims to modernize dairy farming practices and improve animal welfare.

Tracksuit

Seed Round in 2023
Tracksuit is a brand tracking company that provides modern consumer brands with affordable and effective tools to measure and understand their brand health. The platform allows brand marketers to track key metrics such as awareness, consideration, preference, and brand associations among real consumers in the market. By offering enterprise-level brand tracking at accessible price points, Tracksuit enables teams to benchmark their brand's performance against competitors and monitor growth within their category and total addressable market. This comprehensive dashboard helps businesses gain insights into market dynamics and future customer attributes, facilitating informed decision-making to enhance brand positioning.

BioLumic

Series B in 2022
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

Helico

Seed Round in 2022
Helico is a biopharmaceutical company focused on harnessing synthetic biology and advanced computational tools to create innovative solutions for medicine production. The company is developing a proprietary platform that employs modeling tools and AI-based prediction algorithms to enhance the ability of plants to manufacture lifesaving therapeutic compounds. By generating customized plant models tailored for specific proteins, Helico aims to increase yields and reduce production costs. The ultimate goal is to establish a seed bank of diverse drugs that can be cultivated in controlled greenhouse environments worldwide, thereby ensuring the availability of essential medicines to patients globally.

Ceryx Medical

Seed Round in 2022
Ceryx Medical Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of bio-electronic devices designed to address various autonomic and rhythmical bodily processes, including peristalsis, heart rate, and walking. Founded in 2016 and based in Bath, United Kingdom, the company leverages unique, patent-protected chip technology to create artificial Central Pattern Generators (CPGs). These CPGs aim to mimic natural nerve centers in the body, offering potential therapeutic solutions for individuals whose physiological functions have been compromised due to disease or injury. Ceryx Medical's innovative approach seeks to restore normal bodily performance, particularly in the context of conditions such as heart failure.

CarbonCrop

Seed Round in 2022
We apply state of the art Artificial Intelligence to a mix of satellite and aerial imagery from the last 40 years, together with climate data, topographic data, soil data etc which lets us provide unparalleled accuracy in carbon forestry applications for your land

ArchiPro

Series A in 2022
ArchiPro is an online platform connecting people with products, professionals, project inspiration and education for their building project. Currently operating in New Zealand market only. The platform now showcases a directory of 20,000 building and interior products, 5,000 completed architectural projects and 1200 design and trade professionals. The site connects architects, designers, builders and product suppliers with clients, using technology to help build their brands, while homeowners use ArchiPro to brainstorm ideas, research and hire professionals, find products and manage their projects. Our strong traction over 4-year history has resonated with thousands of Kiwi homeowners where the site now receives well over 1m annual websites visits, we has grown our database to 180,000 registered users and followers while successfully subscribing over 1200 companies and professionals to our services. The scalability of the platform has allowed the business to grow annualised revenue of $3m. ArchiPro's current 6% NZ penetration of the identified addressable market of 22,000 companies and professionals in NZ illustrates the significant room for additional growth in New Zealand before factoring in the growth opportunity that exists in much larger offshore markets, such as Australia, America, Uk, etc...

Flowingly

Seed Round in 2022
Flowingly is a developer of a mapping and automation platform that aims to enhance employee and customer experiences through digital automation. The platform enables organizations to streamline their business processes by providing user-friendly tools for process modeling, allowing users to create workflows without the need for extensive technical expertise. Key features include a drag-and-drop interface, digital to-do lists, deadline reminders, and real-time progress tracking, which facilitate collaboration across teams and departments. By transforming manual operations and paper-based systems into automated workflows, Flowingly helps businesses improve efficiency and productivity.

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.

Hnry

Series A in 2022
Developer of a financial application designed to take care of the financial aspects such as taxes, payments, and expenses. The company's platform pays independent income into its bank account and calculates, deducts, and pays all the taxes taking into account the business expenses, files all tax returns whenever they are due, and chases down overdue invoices, enabling freelancers, contractors, and independent earners to take care of tax, invoicing, expenses and payment with ease.

Frankie

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an affordable property operations software intended to stabilize and reduce property costs across the portfolio. The company's software specializes in sharing the operations workflow and capital asset tools and insights to take better care of property and equipment for efficient, data-driven portfolio management, to prevent breakdowns, and extend the life of assets, enabling teams and property leaders to manage multiple properties and their operations easily.

Croptide

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Croptide is a company focused on providing innovative agricultural technology aimed at improving water management and plant health for farmers. By utilizing internet-enabled sensors that attach directly to plant stems, Croptide delivers real-time intelligence regarding water and nutrient levels. This technology empowers farmers, particularly those in the fruit and wine sectors, to make informed decisions in response to the challenges posed by water scarcity and climate change. Through its solutions, Croptide enhances the ability of growers to monitor plant health and optimize resource use, ultimately supporting sustainable agricultural practices.

Runn

Seed Round in 2021
Runn Fast Limited, operating as Runn, specializes in designing and developing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions for resource planning and forecasting. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, Runn's software offers a comprehensive suite of features, including capacity planning, resourcing and rescheduling, project management, financial forecasting, time tracking, and reporting. The platform is particularly beneficial for project-based businesses, providing visibility across sales and projects to facilitate effective planning and tracking. It enables project managers and resourcing leads to monitor project timelines and budgets while easily identifying overbooking and resource conflicts, ultimately supporting timely project delivery.

Segna

Seed Round in 2021
Segna’s online data analysis platform focuses on streamlining data analysis, getting you insightful analysis that works anywhere you do, regardless of your industry or skill level. Machine learning enables automated data wrangling that works irrespective of data quality. We’re empowering you to use messier, more complex, or previously unanalyzed data to unlock better results. Combined with an intuitive, beautifully simple user interface, we’ll have you automating everyday analysis and reports in no time. We dramatically decrease the time and expertise required to get insights from raw data—our promise: the total process, easier, more accurately, and in minutes not months.

First AML

Series B in 2021
First AML Limited specializes in outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, PEP screening, and annual reporting and audit support. The company caters to various sectors, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions. Established in 2017, First AML is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and is recognized for its expertise in anti-money laundering compliance and risk management.

Sharesies

Series C in 2021
Sharesies Limited owns and operates an investing platform. The company’s platform enables individuals to build a portfolio by buying Sharesies investment parcels across a range of different industries. Further, the company allows users to set risk tolerance in the dashboard and track and manage their investments though the mobile application. It helps people with no prior knowledge of investing choose what’s right, based on chosen level of risk. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Vertus Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on transforming waste into green energy. The company has developed BRIO™ technology, which enhances the production of biofuel from waste materials. This innovative system is designed to produce 60% more energy from the same volume of waste compared to existing technologies, while also handling three times more waste. Utilizing anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion methods, Vertus Energy aims to provide a solution for de-fossilizing heavily polluting industries, making the transition to sustainable energy more practical and cost-effective. Through its advancements, Vertus Energy contributes to the urgent global effort to combat climate change.

Aspiring Materials

Seed Round in 2021
Aspiring Materials specializes in carbon capture technology by extracting mineral products from silicate rocks. The company utilizes magnesium hydroxide, a mineral found within these rocks, to create a powdery substance capable of removing and solidifying carbon dioxide emissions directly at their source, such as in factory exhaust systems. This innovative approach not only aids in reducing industrial carbon dioxide emissions but also contributes to the development of sustainable products for the construction industry. Through its unique process, Aspiring Materials addresses environmental challenges and promotes more sustainable industrial practices.

Easy Crypto

Series A in 2021
Developer of a cryptocurrency retail platform designed to offer customers a safe, secure, and simple way to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrency. The company's platform allows users control of their assets at all times, creating no exposure risk, buying or selling digital assets directly, in a fast, intuitive and easy way, allowing users to earn profits while exchanging digital assets.

Mobli

Seed Round in 2021
Mobli is a developer of cloud infrastructure designed for transport and mobility companies. The company offers a platform that provides modular, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions for all forms of Mobility-on-Demand. It enables businesses to manage their entire mobility ecosystem from a single location, encompassing user experience, operations, and ticketing. Mobli's aim is to facilitate the future of mobility by making it open and accessible, while providing professional support tailored to the needs of various fleet sizes and travel modes.

Joyous

Series A in 2021
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, provides a feedback platform that emphasizes genuine conversations over traditional employee surveys. The Joyous application enables employees to engage through weekly questions using text and photos, fostering open dialogue about their work experiences. By moving away from annual surveys, Joyous focuses on continuous feedback, allowing teams to discuss topics like engagement, well-being, and safety in a supportive environment. The platform's messaging-style interface facilitates various interactions, including leave requests and shift swapping, enhancing the overall employee experience. Joyous aims to create a culture where feedback is shared comfortably and constructively, thereby driving meaningful action within organizations.

Crimson

Series C in 2021
Crimson Education, founded in Auckland, New Zealand, offers comprehensive education consultancy and tutoring services aimed at assisting students in gaining admission to prestigious universities worldwide. Established in 2013, the company provides specialized consulting for university admissions, including pre-admissions assessment, application support, and personal statement guidance for both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates. Additionally, Crimson offers tutoring services across a range of standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT, as well as academic support for various educational programs. The organization also provides leadership and extracurricular coaching, career mentoring, and internship placement programs in competitive sectors. With a presence in seven countries and a network of over 2,000 tutors and mentors, Crimson Education is dedicated to delivering a personalized experience that enhances students’ academic and holistic development.

HeartLab

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of AI-based diagnostic tools designed to help doctors to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. The company's advanced deep learning-based tools facilitate doctors to gather more detail from an echocardiogram and automate the repetitive and time-consuming tasks involved in taking measurements from the tests, enabling doctors and clinicians to perform echocardiograms and interpret the results in very little time.

Komodo

Seed Round in 2021
Komodo is the easy to use wellbeing platform that enables boarding staff to monitor the mental and physical health of their students. The company aims to empower boarding staff, and take the guesswork out of pastoral care with data-driven conversations. Komodo also provides parents with peace of mind with the only boarding platform that facilitates proactivity. Finally, the software gives every student a voice when they need it most with boarding house communication tools.

Litmaps

Seed Round in 2021
Litmaps combines interactive citation maps, modern search tools, and targeted updates, to create the best research discovery experience ever.

Mushroom Material

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mushroom Material focuses on creating sustainable packaging solutions by developing a mushroom-based alternative to traditional polystyrene and cardboard. The company employs innovative technology to produce biodegradable biopolymer products that serve as eco-friendly substitutes for expanded polystyrene. This approach enables businesses to reduce their reliance on plastic in packaging and furniture, contributing to environmental sustainability. By leveraging the natural properties of mushrooms, Mushroom Material aims to provide a practical and responsible choice for companies seeking to minimize their ecological footprint while maintaining effective packaging performance.

HeartLab

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of AI-based diagnostic tools designed to help doctors to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. The company's advanced deep learning-based tools facilitate doctors to gather more detail from an echocardiogram and automate the repetitive and time-consuming tasks involved in taking measurements from the tests, enabling doctors and clinicians to perform echocardiograms and interpret the results in very little time.

CarbonClick

Seed Round in 2020
carbonclick.com We create clever solutions that help people offset the carbon emissions of their purchases. We remove the need for businesses to build their own offsetting programme, by providing everything they need to offer carbon offsets to customers. We power up your climate action.

Relab

Seed Round in 2020
Relab connects property professionals and home buyers and sellers with comprehensive, unrivalled and unbiased property data and insights to help them make smart, data- driven property decisions. With features including unitary plan details, underground service, sales history, AVM, advanced search and the ability to order titles easily online, Relab is fast becoming the number one go-to platform for savvy property professionals and everyday property buyers and sellers alike. Relab’s ability to allow users to gather all their data in one place, their mobile friendly interface and exceptionally competitive monthly pricing separates it from other players in this space.

First AML

Series A in 2020
First AML Limited specializes in outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that include identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, PEP screening, and annual reporting and audit support. The company caters to various sectors, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions. Established in 2017, First AML is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and is recognized for its expertise in anti-money laundering compliance and risk management.

FileInvite

Convertible Note in 2020
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.

Partly

Seed Round in 2020
Partly Group Limited is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, established in 2020. The company focuses on transforming the way individuals and businesses engage with vehicle parts. By leveraging innovative technology, Partly aims to streamline the process of sourcing and managing vehicle components, enhancing efficiency and accessibility in the automotive industry. Through its platform, Partly seeks to provide a more intuitive and effective solution for customers, thereby reshaping the interaction landscape in the vehicle parts market.

Narrative

Seed Round in 2020
Narrative is a software company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that focuses on developing tools for storytellers, bloggers, and photographers. The company's mission is to empower photographers by streamlining their workflows, allowing them to dedicate more time to their creative pursuits. Narrative's solutions are designed to enhance the storytelling experience, making it easier for users to manage and share their visual content effectively.

Chatterize

Seed Round in 2020
Chatterize builds conversational chatbots that help young Chinese kids speak English with confidence.

Insite AI

Convertible Note in 2020
Every year, each large retailer & CPG needs to make billions of dollars of granular category management, merchandising, and supply chain decisions. Insite AI is a cutting edge machine learning company that enables them to make these decisions in advance, holistically, with confidence towards the utmost financial impact. We provide an AI-decision engine. This technology layer easily integrates to supercharge a retailer or CPG's workflow.

Spoke Phone

Series A in 2020
Spoke Network, Inc., based in Parnell, New Zealand, offers a communication platform designed to enhance real-time voice conversations in the business environment. By transforming employee smartphones into an efficient company phone system, Spoke enables faster problem-solving and improved connectivity among employees, managers, and customers. The platform includes features such as an auto-attendant for call routing, an up-to-date directory for easy employee contact, and tools to eliminate phone tag, thereby increasing overall efficiency. With capabilities like one-touch conference calls, call recording, and AI-powered voice transcription, Spoke provides enterprise-grade mobility and communication solutions suitable for remote work settings. This innovative approach aims to revitalize voice communication in businesses, ultimately fostering better relationships and enhancing company culture and performance.

Joyous

Seed Round in 2019
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, provides a feedback platform that emphasizes genuine conversations over traditional employee surveys. The Joyous application enables employees to engage through weekly questions using text and photos, fostering open dialogue about their work experiences. By moving away from annual surveys, Joyous focuses on continuous feedback, allowing teams to discuss topics like engagement, well-being, and safety in a supportive environment. The platform's messaging-style interface facilitates various interactions, including leave requests and shift swapping, enhancing the overall employee experience. Joyous aims to create a culture where feedback is shared comfortably and constructively, thereby driving meaningful action within organizations.

iDefigo

Venture Round in 2019
iDefigo Limited is a manufacturer and provider of Internet of Things (IoT) security and surveillance solutions, catering to both enterprise and government clients. Founded in 2008 and based in Reading, United Kingdom, the company offers a range of products, including Mi5 security cameras, which are wire-free and weatherproof for easy installation, and the RedEye camera, known for its patented low power design that extends outdoor device runtime. iDefigo also features a Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform, a secure cloud-based solution that collects and presents images and footage from remotely connected devices. Its offerings include comprehensive surveillance solutions that encompass security technology, construction and building solutions, and environmental monitoring. The products are designed for rapid deployment in remote locations, with footage transmitted through cellular networks and managed via a secure cloud platform, making surveillance and monitoring of assets straightforward and cost-effective.

Datagate

Venture Round in 2019
Datagate Innovation Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, offers a cloud-based billing engine and customer self-service portal designed for resellers and distributors in the telecommunications and utility sectors. The platform simplifies the management of data aggregation, rating, billing, and analysis of service usage, enabling users to access detailed information on invoices, usage, costs, pricing, and margins for various services. By facilitating online interactions, Datagate meets the growing demand for transparency and immediate access to billing information, allowing customers to track their spending and ensure they receive optimal service. The company’s solutions support the shift towards usage-based billing and the management of recurring revenue streams, integrating seamlessly with existing systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. As of April 2014, Datagate operates as a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited.

Beany

Venture Round in 2019
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.

Hnry

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a financial application designed to take care of the financial aspects such as taxes, payments, and expenses. The company's platform pays independent income into its bank account and calculates, deducts, and pays all the taxes taking into account the business expenses, files all tax returns whenever they are due, and chases down overdue invoices, enabling freelancers, contractors, and independent earners to take care of tax, invoicing, expenses and payment with ease.

Jasper

Convertible Note in 2019
Jasper Property Limited is a commercial real estate investment platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2017, the company aims to transform the global commercial real estate investment landscape by enhancing accessibility and transparency while reducing fees. Jasper offers a technology-driven platform that allows investors to purchase fractional ownership in commercial properties through a streamlined digital onboarding, accreditation, and subscription process. The platform not only facilitates initial investments but also provides access to a secondary market, ensuring liquidity for its users. Additionally, Jasper delivers investment advisory and asset management services, catering specifically to the needs of the real estate industry.

Crimson

Venture Round in 2019
Crimson Education, founded in Auckland, New Zealand, offers comprehensive education consultancy and tutoring services aimed at assisting students in gaining admission to prestigious universities worldwide. Established in 2013, the company provides specialized consulting for university admissions, including pre-admissions assessment, application support, and personal statement guidance for both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates. Additionally, Crimson offers tutoring services across a range of standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and GMAT, as well as academic support for various educational programs. The organization also provides leadership and extracurricular coaching, career mentoring, and internship placement programs in competitive sectors. With a presence in seven countries and a network of over 2,000 tutors and mentors, Crimson Education is dedicated to delivering a personalized experience that enhances students’ academic and holistic development.

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.

Nyriad

Venture Round in 2019
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.

AskNicely

Series A in 2019
AskNicely is a developer of customer experience software that specializes in real-time customer feedback collection. The platform automates the feedback process, integrating with customer relationship management systems to initiate feedback requests based on specific events or timeframes. By focusing on Net Promoter Scores, AskNicely helps businesses enhance customer retention, generate reviews, and increase referrals. Its user-friendly, one-click approach significantly boosts response rates, collecting four to six times more feedback than conventional survey products. This enables companies to address issues raised by detractors promptly while capitalizing on positive feedback from promoters to drive word-of-mouth marketing for their brand.

Jasper

Seed Round in 2019
Jasper Property Limited is a commercial real estate investment platform based in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in Sydney, Australia. Established in 2017, the company aims to transform the global commercial real estate investment landscape by enhancing accessibility and transparency while reducing fees. Jasper offers a technology-driven platform that allows investors to purchase fractional ownership in commercial properties through a streamlined digital onboarding, accreditation, and subscription process. The platform not only facilitates initial investments but also provides access to a secondary market, ensuring liquidity for its users. Additionally, Jasper delivers investment advisory and asset management services, catering specifically to the needs of the real estate industry.

Dawn Aerospace

Seed Round in 2018
Dawn Aerospace designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft to launch satellites. The company's products include MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. Dawn Aerospace was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Delft, Netherlands with research, manufacturing and test facility in Auckland, New Zealand.

LearnCoach

Seed Round in 2018
LearnCoach Ltd. is an online educational platform based in Wellington, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting students in secondary school. Founded in 2012, the company provides tutorial services for students preparing for the national certificate of educational achievement. LearnCoach offers a range of resources, including tutorial videos and personal tutoring in subjects such as English, math, science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Additionally, it conducts weekly tutorials and cram courses specifically for Health Science studies. The platform aims to make learning accessible and engaging, serving approximately 100,000 students each year with lessons and activities that align with government-approved exams. By enabling students to learn at their own pace, LearnCoach facilitates educational engagement from home or in study groups, making quality education affordable and convenient.

UneeQ

Series A in 2018
UneeQ is a company that specializes in creating engaging, AI-powered digital humans designed to enhance customer interactions. These digital humans serve as virtual brand ambassadors, enabling businesses to foster emotional connections with their customers through empathy and personalized engagement. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Automatic Speech Recognition and Text to Speech, UneeQ’s platform allows organizations to craft unique, real-time interactions that transcend traditional chatbots and websites. The platform's capabilities span various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail, providing services such as customer advisory, employee assistance, and tailored content delivery. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, UneeQ also has offices in San Francisco and Melbourne, serving a diverse global clientele across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

Rocos

Seed Round in 2018
Rocos Global Limited offers software and cloud platform to design, monitor, control, and automate robots. It provides robot health, to monitor and analyze robot telemetry in real-time; robot control, a control stack for teleoperation; data pipeline management; shared data replay; automate operations; and virtualization. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Parnell, New Zealand.

Cove

Seed Round in 2018
Cove is a New Zealand company bringing a touch of innovation and simplicity to the insurance industry.

Ethique

Venture Round in 2018
Ethique Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of sustainable beauty products. Founded in 2010 and originally known as Sorbet, Ethique produces a wide range of items, including shampoo bars, conditioners, cleansers, moisturizers, and household cleaners. The company is dedicated to creating a plastic-free environment by utilizing innovative water-soluble packaging and wastewater-safe ingredients. Ethique's commitment to sustainability extends to its production processes, which are powered by renewable energy. The company's products are distributed online, making them accessible to a broad customer base seeking eco-friendly beauty solutions.

Halter

Series A in 2018
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in advanced agricultural technology. The company designs GPS-enabled, solar-powered collars for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and manage their herds more efficiently. Utilizing a simple tablet application, farmers can remotely establish geographic boundaries, creating virtual fences to guide their animals without physical herding. Halter's system not only enhances productivity but also collects behavioral data to alert farmers about critical events, such as when cows are in heat, lame, or nearing calving. By optimizing herd management, Halter aims to modernize dairy farming practices and improve animal welfare.

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.

JRNY

Seed Round in 2018
JRNY is focused on enhancing the insurance industry by providing an AI-powered digital assistant that streamlines the sale and management of insurance policies. Their product features three main components: the Insurance Modules, which cater to various types of insurance such as life, health, and auto; the JRNY Platform, which analyzes data and customer interactions to deepen understanding of client needs; and Custom Integrations, which allow for tailored solutions to meet specific business requirements. This comprehensive approach enables insurance providers and their agents to better serve customers, improve policy distribution efficiency, and enhance overall customer experiences while maintaining regulatory compliance. Through conversational interfaces embedded in insurers' digital ecosystems, JRNY facilitates key customer journeys, including needs analysis, quoting, renewals, and claims processing.

Sharesies

Seed Round in 2017
Sharesies Limited owns and operates an investing platform. The company’s platform enables individuals to build a portfolio by buying Sharesies investment parcels across a range of different industries. Further, the company allows users to set risk tolerance in the dashboard and track and manage their investments though the mobile application. It helps people with no prior knowledge of investing choose what’s right, based on chosen level of risk. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Wipster

Seed Round in 2017
Wipster Inc operates a digital media review and approval platform designed for content creators and media teams. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Wipster facilitates collaboration on work-in-progress videos, images, and PDFs. The platform enables users to encode videos, set up multiple teams, and manage user permissions, while also supporting real-time review cycles. Additionally, Wipster provides integration options with other software commonly used by content creators, allowing for streamlined workflows. The platform stores video revisions in a shared multimedia asset library and assists in publishing content across various tools, helping teams efficiently create, review, and approve media projects. Wipster Inc functions as a subsidiary of WIP APP Limited.

Fuel50

Series A in 2017
Fuel50 Inc., operating as Career Engagement Group, specializes in a cloud-based career pathing platform aimed at enhancing employee engagement and retention. Founded in 2011 and based in Laguna Niguel, California, the platform allows employees to visualize their career trajectories, seek relevant experiences, and connect with mentors and colleagues. By offering gamified tools for career visibility and leader coaching, Fuel50 supports organizations in managing diverse workforce expectations and achieving their talent development goals. The platform not only aids in succession planning and alignment of values but also helps businesses foster an engaging work environment, contributing to accolades such as 'Best Place to Work' awards.

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.

Nectar NZ

Seed Round in 2017
Nectar NZ Limited, founded in 2015 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, operates a cloud-based lending platform that offers a range of personal loans, including options for car purchases, emergencies, debt consolidation, home improvements, holidays, and weddings. The company focuses on providing a fast, simple, and transparent online borrowing experience. Utilizing advanced technology, Nectar can deliver interactive loan offers within seven minutes, 24/7, significantly reducing the application time compared to traditional lenders. The platform emphasizes self-service, allowing customers to explore loan options anonymously or seek assistance from the support team. By leveraging various data sources for credit assessment, Nectar aims to tailor loan offers to individual needs, all while maintaining competitive interest rates and low establishment fees. The streamlined process typically results in funds being deposited into accounts within a day, with no penalties for early repayment.

Squirrel Money

Seed Round in 2017
We're a peer-to-peer lender. We use funding from people keen to invest, and lend it to people who want to borrow. Our service is easy to use and secure.

Upside Biotechnologies

Series A in 2017
Upside Biotechnologies Ltd., founded in 2016 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in regenerative medicine aimed at treating severe burns. The company is developing an innovative solution that addresses the limitations of existing burn treatments. Their approach involves taking a small sample of unburnt skin from the patient and cultivating it into differentiated, graftable skin to cover the burn areas. This engineered skin offers several advantages: it is produced more quickly than competing products, supplied in larger sheets, and exhibits favorable handling characteristics. Upside holds intellectual property that supports these unique benefits, positioning it as a leader in the field of burn treatment.

Genoapay

Seed Round in 2017
Genoapay is a registered financial services company located in Auckland.

Mish Guru

Seed Round in 2016
Mish Guru Limited is a marketing technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in providing online tools for brands, agencies, and artists to post, track, and engage with audiences on Snapchat and Instagram Stories. Established in 2014, Mish Guru offers a comprehensive suite of services that enables clients to scale their content creation efficiently while leveraging real-time engagement strategies. The platform allows marketers to rebroadcast user-generated content during campaigns or live events, enhancing audience interaction. By moving content consumption from mobile to desktop, Mish Guru equips marketers with essential analytics to demonstrate campaign effectiveness, delve into content insights, and refine future marketing strategies. The company has collaborated with notable brands such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Spotify, helping them navigate the fast-paced and demanding landscape of ephemeral storytelling.

TNX

Seed Round in 2016
TNX Logistics is a procure-to-pay platform lowering transport spend and introducing zero-touch invoicing for major users of road transport. It is lowering transport spend by >7% for customers on three continents while achieving no-touch processing on 99.5% of invoices. They known for the software so simple that it looks like Fischer Price built it, but with powerful, practical AI in the middle. TNX Logistics offers autonomous tendering, real-time price predictions, and market analytics. The company was started in 2016, went live in 2017, and has customers in the USA, Europe, and New Zealand.

IMeasureU

Seed Round in 2016
IMeasureU Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in developing advanced motion measurement systems that integrate inertial measurement unit sensors with proprietary software. These lightweight and compact wearable sensors allow researchers and athletes to collect high-fidelity data on movement and workload. This technology is particularly valuable for monitoring athletic performance and managing recovery processes after injuries. As of June 2017, IMeasureU operates as a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics plc, furthering its mission to provide data-driven insights into sports science and performance analysis.

BioLumic

Seed Round in 2016
BioLumic is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in innovative lighting solutions for horticultural producers, utilizing smart light array technology. Founded in 2012, BioLumic focuses on enhancing the quality and growth of transplant crop seedlings, as well as improving the growth and quality of indoor leafy vegetables and salad herbs. The company employs a photogenics platform that uses light signals to activate plant growth and unlock the genetic potential of various crops, including soybean, cannabis, and other vegetables and fruits. BioLumic's systems leverage ultraviolet radiation to regulate plant responses, resulting in increased crop yields, improved vigor, enhanced disease and pest resistance, and better crop composition, all without the need for chemicals or amendments.

Dexibit

Seed Round in 2016
Dexibit Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in online analytics and integration services for various visitor attractions, including museums, galleries, zoos, aquariums, parks, gardens, libraries, and performing arts venues. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Auckland, the company offers a range of services such as analytics Software-as-a-Service, hardware accessories, and digital consulting with a focus on data management. By leveraging big data analytics and artificial intelligence, Dexibit aims to enhance visitation and venue management for its clients both in New Zealand and internationally.

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.

90 Seconds

Series A in 2016
90 Seconds Limited operates a cloud-based video production platform that enables brands to create high-quality videos from anywhere in the world, utilizing online and mobile technologies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including Singapore, London, Tokyo, Manila, and Sydney. The platform supports a wide range of video production needs, including corporate videos, online marketing, and urgent projects, catering to a diverse clientele that includes prominent brands such as Apple, HP, and Amazon. With over 32,000 videos produced across 100 countries, 90 Seconds has established itself as a leader in the video content marketing space, employing a global team dedicated to product development, growth, and customer support.

Mint Innovation

Seed Round in 2016
Mint Innovation Limited, established in 2016 and located in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in metal recovery from electronic waste, mining residues, and toxic metal waste. The company focuses on developing bio-metallurgical processes that utilize microbes to extract valuable metals from waste streams, thereby reducing environmental impact. With a team well-versed in chemistry and biotechnology, Mint Innovation is advancing its technology within its Auckland facilities to showcase the commercial viability of its innovative metal recovery methods.

Stolen Rum

Venture Round in 2015
Stolen Spirits NZ Limited, founded in 2010 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in the production and sale of rum. The company operates in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, focusing on crafting innovative, high-quality rums that are distinguished by their strong design aesthetic. Stolen Rum emphasizes independence and creativity in its offerings, aiming to deliver a unique experience to its customers.

Geo40

Seed Round in 2015
Geo40 Limited specializes in the extraction of silica from waste geothermal fluids, a process that has been commercialized on a large scale. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Taupo, New Zealand, the company operates facilities in Wairakei and Kawerau. Geo40 has developed innovative technology that enables the efficient removal of silica from geothermal fluids that have already been utilized for power generation. This process includes extraction and processing systems that convert silica into colloidal sizes with enhanced weight concentration. The company supplies this processed silica to specialty chemical firms, providing a sustainable and economically viable alternative for mineral extraction while minimizing silica scaling in geothermal plants and reinjection wells.

Mohiomap

Seed Round in 2015
Visualize and navigate your Evernote, Google Drive, and Dropbox content. Mohiomap allows you to explore relationships in a dynamic Mind Map, get valuable insights, and visually organize your Cloud data!

Melodics

Seed Round in 2015
Melodics Limited develops an application that adapts to users abilities and musical tastes to help them get better at pad drumming. It offers music education with tracks, such as hip hop, future beats, footwork, EDM, techno, trap, dubstep, downbeat, jungle, funk, soul, electronic, reggae, rock, jazz, Bmore, electro, classic breaks, and others for playing. The company also allows getting insight into how favorite producers, DJs, and performers structure their tracks and sets. Its application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Acuite

Seed Round in 2015
Acuite automatically collects the information you need to put you on the front foot. It’s designed to help you manage your projects proactively, so you can spend your energy making game-changing decisions, instead of fighting fires.Acuite collects and aggregates data from across your whole project. It presents real time information on a central dashboard at head office, helping you catch problems before they happen. Protect your margins and stick to timelines. Since it’s subscription-based you just pay for what you use.

Preno

Seed Round in 2015
Preno Limited is a New Zealand-based company that provides an online property management software solution specifically designed for boutique accommodation operators. Founded in 2014 by Amelia Gain, the platform streamlines booking and accounting processes while generating reports on revenue and occupancy. Preno's services are offered through a monthly subscription model that scales based on the number of rooms managed. The company aims to simplify and automate daily administrative tasks, allowing clients to operate their front desks more efficiently.

Avertana

Seed Round in 2015
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.

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.

Tradify

Seed Round in 2014
Tradify Limited offers a cloud-based job management software designed specifically for small businesses in trade industries, including electricians, plumbing, HVAC, building, and construction. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Tradify provides tools that enable users to efficiently quote, schedule, track, and invoice jobs while on the go. The software aims to streamline operations for trade and service businesses, enhancing productivity and organization in their daily tasks.

1Above

Seed Round in 2013
1Above Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2010, that specializes in functional drinks designed to help individuals combat jet lag and address health risks associated with air travel. The company offers its products in various formats, including tablets, concentrates, and ready-to-drink options. 1Above's offerings are available at airports in New Zealand and Australia, as well as online for international customers through its website. The focus of the business is to provide effective solutions for travelers seeking to alleviate discomfort related to flying.

PowerbyProxi

Series C in 2013
PowerbyProxi is a leader in advanced, safe, wireless power solutions for consumer electronics (CE) and industrial markets. Our advanced wireless power solutions solve mission-critical problems in demanding, hostile industrial environments. We license and sell robust, flexible wireless power and data solutions, with proven implementations ranging from less than one watt to multiple kilowatts. PowerbyProxi is a venture-backed company spun out of The University of Auckland—an internationally recognized leader in wireless power innovation—and holds a comprehensive portfolio of over 350 patents worldwide. For more information visit: www.powerbyproxi.com

Booktrack

Convertible Note in 2012
Booktrack Ltd. operates a content creation and distribution platform that enhances reading by transforming it into a movie-like experience. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in Toronto, the company offers Booktrack Studio, a software that allows users to synchronize movie-style soundtracks—comprising music, ambient audio, and sound effects—with e-books and other digital text. The audio is tailored to match individual reading speeds, facilitating a personalized experience. Booktrack utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically generate soundtracks for any text or voice, positioning itself as an innovative force in the publishing and audio industries. The company is supported by notable investors, including Peter Thiel.

Mobotech

Seed Round in 2012
Mobotech designs and manufactures robotic handling solutions for commercial applications. Its first product, Mobot, fills the gap between hand barrow and forklift. Due to health and safety constraints trucks doing deliveries of FMCG products are only running with 60% capacity. Its customers are large FMCG distributors/logistics companies. This disruptive technology gives logistics companies a ROI in less than 3 months. The Mobot is a patented small robotic forklift: offering more cost effective & safer distribution logistics for the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), light industry, container de-stuffing and military industries. They are a New Zealand registered (2519891) Limited Company exporting to Australia, North America and Europe.

Mohio

Seed Round in 2012
Mohio is a proven clinical information platform for general practice and primary care organizations.

TranscribeMe

Angel Round in 2012
TranscribeMe Inc. develops a mobile audio transcription platform that converts audio and video content into searchable and shareable text. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and utilizes proprietary micro-tasking technology to deliver high-quality transcriptions, including speaker identification and time coding. Its services cater to various sectors, including medical, market research, education, and corporate environments, enabling clients such as medical professionals, conference organizers, writers, podcasters, and academics to analyze and monetize their audio content. By processing audio in parallel, TranscribeMe effectively handles complex recordings with multiple speakers and overlapping conversations, ensuring accurate and efficient transcription.

TranscribeMe

Seed Round in 2012
TranscribeMe Inc. develops a mobile audio transcription platform that converts audio and video content into searchable and shareable text. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and utilizes proprietary micro-tasking technology to deliver high-quality transcriptions, including speaker identification and time coding. Its services cater to various sectors, including medical, market research, education, and corporate environments, enabling clients such as medical professionals, conference organizers, writers, podcasters, and academics to analyze and monetize their audio content. By processing audio in parallel, TranscribeMe effectively handles complex recordings with multiple speakers and overlapping conversations, ensuring accurate and efficient transcription.

LightKnight International

Venture Round in 2012
LightKnight International Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of workplace and recreational safety equipment. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating safety wear that enhances visibility in low-light conditions, catering to industries such as emergency services, forestry, and mining. Its product line includes self-illuminating vests and other related safety gear designed to be unobtrusive while ensuring the safety of individuals in hazardous environments. By providing efficient and cost-effective light-emitting products, LightKnight International aims to improve safety for workers in dangerous locations during nighttime or poor visibility situations.

Appreciation Engine

Angel Round in 2012
Appreciation Engine is the platform that collects all customer insights in a single view in real-time. Their simple dashboard helps to create loyal fans, improve open rates, save marketing dollars, and drive revenue easily using their customer data. It also helps digital marketers improve open rates and save money on advertising spend. Appreciation Engine was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

1Centre

Seed Round in 2011
1Centre Limited offers an online platform for trade credit application. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Parnell, New Zealand.

ableX

Seed Round in 2011
ableX Healthcare Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, develops handheld controllers and a subscription-based digital healthcare platform that enhances rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury patients. Founded in 2009, the company combines computer-based therapy games with versatile devices to deliver physical and cognitive stimulation. Its automated platform connects patients, therapists, and care teams, facilitating continuous neurological recovery. ableX's offerings aim to improve upper limb function, balance, memory, and concentration, thus assisting patients in regaining independence. The company is committed to expanding its product range by creating new therapy games and easy-to-use devices, as well as providing expert methodologies and efficacy data to address a broader spectrum of neurological conditions.

Snakk Media

Seed Round in 2011
Snakk Media helps agencies, brands and publishers find and reach consumers that are using apps, games and social media on their smartphones, tablets and other smart screens. The advertising is targeted to ensure the right audiences see it at the right time and place. By using an innovative and unique portfolio of technologies Snakk Media produces outcomes that are highly successful, measurable and scalable.

NextSpace

Angel Round in 2011
NextSpace Coworking & Innovation, Inc. operates shared workspaces across various cities, including Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose, Culver City, and Chicago. Founded in 2008 and based in Santa Cruz, the company offers both physical and virtual workspace solutions tailored for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals. Its facilities include desks, private offices, virtual offices, conference rooms, and essential services like internet access, printing, and physical mailboxes. Additionally, NextSpace fosters a collaborative community that connects its members with professionals from diverse fields, providing opportunities for inspiration, collaboration, and client referrals. Each location is designed to cater to different work styles, accommodating needs ranging from open collaborative environments to private workspaces. As of 2017, NextSpace operates as a subsidiary of PBC Management LLC.

Kiwi Semiconductor

Venture Round in 2011
Kiwi Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Auckland, New Zealand, established in 2009. The company develops, markets, and supports a range of analog semiconductor solutions and companion integrated circuits for various security camera applications, including HDCCTV, IP CCTV, and analog CCTV systems. Its product lineup includes the KA310 LEDMate, which serves as an analog to PWM converter for LED driver-based LCD systems, and the KA909A PixMate, an analog system-on-chip designed for digital imaging in security cameras. Additionally, Kiwi Semiconductor offers the KA808 LensMate and KA909B HD LensMate, both analog system-on-chips tailored for mega-pixel and ISP-based CCTV applications. The company also provides solutions for LED illumination and ambient light sensing, enhancing its portfolio within the security camera and LED markets.

Greenbutton

Angel Round in 2010
GreenButton is a global software company that specializes in high-performance cloud computing, offering a platform that allows independent software vendors (ISVs) to transition their applications to the cloud without the need for extensive recoding. The company provides an intelligent interface known as the "GreenButton," enabling users to access cloud resources directly from their desktop applications. This service simplifies the integration of cloud capabilities for compute-intensive applications, allowing software vendors to efficiently manage licenses and monetize their offerings. With offices in New Zealand, Palo Alto, and Seattle, GreenButton has been recognized as a leader in the cloud sector, notably winning the Microsoft Windows Azure ISV Partner of the Year award in 2011. As the demand for cloud computing continues to grow, GreenButton addresses the challenges faced by end users and vendors in engaging with cloud resources effectively.

Drumleaf

Seed Round in 2010
Drumleaf is a digital content company that is applying Jim Henson
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