NZVC

NZVC is a venture capital investment firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand, founded in 2021. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies, specifically targeting pre-seed to Series A ventures across various sectors, including social, consumer, business-to-business (B2B), healthcare, deep tech, e-commerce, fintech, and cleantech. By prioritizing a diverse range of industries, NZVC aims to foster innovation and support the growth of emerging businesses in New Zealand's private capital landscape. The firm is committed to cultivating a robust venture capital environment that benefits both investors and entrepreneurs.

Glen Anderson

Partner

25 past transactions

Zenno Astronautics

Seed Round in 2024
Zenno Astronautics Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems and software for small satellites and space exploration. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative products such as Drive, a system designed for mission licensing and management of satellite propulsion. Zenno Astronautics also focuses on superconducting technologies, exemplified by its Z01 product, which addresses the positioning needs of satellites weighing 50 kg and larger, including those used in space station operations. By enhancing satellite maneuverability and mission management, the company aims to maximize the economic potential of satellite operations while promoting sustainable practices in space exploration.

Emerge

Series A in 2024
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.

Marama Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Marama Labs Limited, founded in 2019 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in developing and marketing advanced UV-Vis spectroscopy technology. This innovative instrument allows users to identify and measure the characteristics of turbid samples by utilizing the spectral properties of light. The technology eliminates the need for extensive pre-testing processing and filtering steps, streamlining the analysis of both clear and turbid liquids. By offering an ultra-violet and visible spectrophotometer, Marama Labs enhances measurement efficiency, allowing customers to maintain sample integrity while reducing preparation time and improving overall measurement turnaround.

Simfuni

Series A in 2023
Simfuni is a cloud-based service that orchestrates the fragmented and labour-intensive processes of insurance invoicing, premium funding and payments into one simple digital payment platform that integrates into any workflow. It helps insurance brokers make sales more easily and drive operational efficiencies. The data flows through the Revenue Control Hub™ which enables real-time visibility and management of revenue and growth. A self-service portal allows policy holders to view and manage their payments whenever they want, improving the customer experience and freeing up brokers time. Simfuni empowers insurance brokers to succeed by increasing their revenue and customer satisfaction, providing solutions that will be music to their ears.

Lore Machine

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lore Machine is an AI-driven story visualization studio that specializes in transforming written narratives into multimedia presentations. The company's innovative platform allows authors, podcasters, and screenwriters to convert their work into various visual formats. Users can turn podcasts into YouTube videos, short stories into graphic novels, and screenplays into films. The platform identifies key plot points and generates corresponding visuals while incorporating narration, animation, sound design, and other interactive features. This enables storytellers to effectively storyboard movies, conceptualize games, visualize podcasts, and create graphic novels, enhancing the storytelling experience through dynamic multimedia elements.

Zenno Astronautics

Seed Round in 2022
Zenno Astronautics Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems and software for small satellites and space exploration. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative products such as Drive, a system designed for mission licensing and management of satellite propulsion. Zenno Astronautics also focuses on superconducting technologies, exemplified by its Z01 product, which addresses the positioning needs of satellites weighing 50 kg and larger, including those used in space station operations. By enhancing satellite maneuverability and mission management, the company aims to maximize the economic potential of satellite operations while promoting sustainable practices in space exploration.

Lula Convenience

Seed Round in 2022
Lula is the first all-in-one delivery platform for convenience stores. Hundreds of companies are using the proprietary platform to deliver your store’s items on Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, and other marketplaces directly to customers’ doorsteps.

aleph.im

Venture Round in 2022
Aleph.im is a distributed cloud platform that provides serverless trusted computing services, file storage, and database hosting to its users.

Coinrule

Seed Round in 2021
Coinrule Limited operates an online platform for cryptocurrency trading, founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom. The platform enables users to automate their trading strategies by sending instructions to various exchanges, allowing them to leverage market indicators for better fund allocation. By providing a user-friendly interface, Coinrule empowers individual traders to compete with professional algorithmic traders and hedge funds, enhancing their investment strategies through automation. In addition to trading functionalities, the platform also offers online learning resources to support users in improving their trading skills and knowledge.

Dotterel Technologies

Dotterel is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand that develops noise reduction and audio recording technology for UAVs. They have been providing award-winning solutions for the screen industry, security/defence and noise mapping since 2015. Their company provides technology that passively makes UAVs quieter in noise sensitive applications It also separately allows aerial audio recording directly from the UAV in real-time. This technology opens the use of UAVs in applications and industries where use was previously impossible due to their noise. Being a Techstars company, they develop solutions in partnership with various Universities. Their partners include The University of Auckland, University of NSW, University of Sydney and M.I.T.

Parrot Analytics

Parrot Analytics is a data science company that specializes in measuring and predicting audience demand for media content across all platforms globally. It collaborates with various stakeholders in the media industry, including studios, networks, broadcasters, brands, agencies, and OTT platforms, providing essential data and content expertise to inform decisions related to content investment, distribution, acquisition, licensing, partnerships, and advertising. By leveraging the world's largest datasets on audience behavior, Parrot Analytics has established a global Demand Measurement system recognized as a standard for assessing content demand. Additionally, the company offers a Content Genome™ system to facilitate detailed content decisions and has developed a context-aware discovery and recommendations engine to enhance content monetization and improve user experiences in OTT services. Parrot Analytics aims to connect content creators with audiences by promoting data-driven decision-making throughout the media value chain.

Upstock

Upstock Limited is a company that specializes in developing online order management software tailored for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, Upstock provides an application designed to facilitate the management of wholesale orders for both buyers and suppliers. This user-friendly app aims to streamline the ordering process, enhancing efficiency and organization in the hospitality sector.

HealthNow

HealthNow provides a financial solution that gives control of health. Manage how you access to care when need it.

Upstock

Upstock Limited is a company that specializes in developing online order management software tailored for the hospitality industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, Upstock provides an application designed to facilitate the management of wholesale orders for both buyers and suppliers. This user-friendly app aims to streamline the ordering process, enhancing efficiency and organization in the hospitality sector.

chnnl

chnnl is a digital healthcare platform focused on enhancing employee mental health and well-being. The app provides valuable insights into employees' psychological health by utilizing unique algorithms and data analysis methods. Through brief interactions, chnnl identifies potential issues, negative trends, and crises, such as bullying, allowing employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce's mental health. This data-driven approach enables organizations to take proactive measures to support their employees' well-being effectively.

Appetise

Appetise is a cloud-based food technology platform focused on providing sustainable meal kit delivery services. The company develops technology that facilitates menu planning, offering personalized recipes, meal planning lists, and flexible shopping options. This approach aims to make nutritious, affordable, and delicious meal options accessible to consumers, while ensuring that meal preparation remains simple and convenient. By integrating these services, Appetise supports individuals in achieving their dietary goals through thoughtful meal planning and sustainable practices.
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