Powerhouse Ventures

powerHouse is a New Zealand intellectual property commercialisation company using private and public investment to develop new spin-out ventures sourced primarily from research partners such as universities and Crown Research Institutes. A pioneer of seed-stage investment in New Zealand, powerHouse focuses on the earliest stages of new high-value technology development. Unlike incubators that offer general business services to any innovative companies, powerHouse is extremely focused and selective. It rigorously screens each opportunity to identify those with the strongest intellectual property value and the greatest potential to gain an unfair advantage in global markets. powerHouse then invests in these companies, sourced from powerHouse's annual seed-stage fund and co-investment. powerHouse also runs an innovation education programme for studdents and organisations.

Stephen Hampson

Managing Director

James Kruger

Executive Chairman

Past deals in New Zealand

Invert Robotics

Venture Round in 2018
Invert Robotics Limited is a company based in Christchurch, New Zealand, that specializes in remote robotic inspection services primarily for the food and beverage industry, as well as the pharmaceutical and oil and gas sectors. Founded in 2010, Invert Robotics has developed a modular, non-destructive inspection platform that can perform visual inspections on various industrial equipment, such as storage tanks, spray dryers, and fluid beds. Their robots are designed to navigate smoothly on various surfaces, including non-magnetic materials, ensuring safe and accurate asset management. In addition to inspection services, the company also provides repair services, leveraging advanced technology to enhance maintenance capabilities across multiple industries.

Mars Bioimaging

Series A in 2014
Mars Bioimaging Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company established in 2007 that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced imaging systems for medical diagnosis. Its flagship product, the MARS imaging system, is a spectral computed tomography (CT) system that utilizes technology developed from the Medipix chip, licensed from CERN, in collaboration with the University of Canterbury. This system is notable for being the first commercially available spectral, high-definition CT, offering innovative imaging solutions that enhance medical diagnostics. Additionally, Mars Bioimaging produces the MARS Micro-CT scanner, which combines an x-ray source with a specialized camera system and custom image reconstruction capabilities. The company also provides MARS visualization software, enabling users to analyze datasets in both 2D and 3D formats. With applications that extend from cancer detection to the development of new contrast agents, Mars Bioimaging is at the forefront of spectral imaging technology in the medical field.

Cirrus Materials Science

Cirrus Materials Science Ltd is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing innovative coating technologies for metals using nano-technology. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from the University of Auckland, Cirrus focuses on providing patented solutions primarily for the aerospace and electronics industries. The company's flagship products include Cirrus Hybrid, which offers protection for light metal substrates and 3D printed components, and Cirrus Dopant, a liquid additive that creates a stable suspension of nano-particles in plating baths. Additionally, Cirrus offers electroplating services to apply metal coatings for corrosion protection and aesthetic purposes, alongside design services aimed at enhancing the durability of coated materials, thereby reducing maintenance costs. By delivering sustainable and high-performance surface finishing solutions, Cirrus aims to address technical challenges while maintaining an environmentally friendly approach.

Cirrus Materials Science

Cirrus Materials Science Ltd is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in developing innovative coating technologies for metals using nano-technology. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out from the University of Auckland, Cirrus focuses on providing patented solutions primarily for the aerospace and electronics industries. The company's flagship products include Cirrus Hybrid, which offers protection for light metal substrates and 3D printed components, and Cirrus Dopant, a liquid additive that creates a stable suspension of nano-particles in plating baths. Additionally, Cirrus offers electroplating services to apply metal coatings for corrosion protection and aesthetic purposes, alongside design services aimed at enhancing the durability of coated materials, thereby reducing maintenance costs. By delivering sustainable and high-performance surface finishing solutions, Cirrus aims to address technical challenges while maintaining an environmentally friendly approach.
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