Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2003. It focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly technology companies in the pre-seed to Series A stages. The firm is dedicated to empowering New Zealand entrepreneurs by providing financial backing and strategic expertise to help them develop global businesses. Icehouse Ventures operates under the aegis of a not-for-profit trust, the ICE Foundation, and receives support from the New Zealand government. Its commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the local startup ecosystem positions it as a key player in the country's venture capital landscape.
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.
Crimson Education
Venture Round in 2024
Crimson supports students from around the world to become world-class leaders. What started 10 years ago as an admissions consultancy helping Kiwi students get into the world’s top colleges has turned into an ecosystem of online education products that allow students around the world to accelerate their studies from pre-primary to postgraduate. Through rapid innovations in product and tech, we have scaled our impact and supercharged the education careers of over 100,000 students from more than 60 countries. Services include in-depth US, UK, EU and Australian university admissions support, Australia and New Zealand medical school admissions support, local curriculum tutoring, and extracurricular mentoring. Visit the Crimson Education website to learn more about our network, our edtech platforms and free resources for families.
Alimetry
Series A in 2024
Alimetry is a health technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, developing breakthrough solutions for diagnosing disorders of gastrointestinal (GI) function.
Crimson Education
Series D in 2024
Crimson supports students from around the world to become world-class leaders. What started 10 years ago as an admissions consultancy helping Kiwi students get into the world’s top colleges has turned into an ecosystem of online education products that allow students around the world to accelerate their studies from pre-primary to postgraduate. Through rapid innovations in product and tech, we have scaled our impact and supercharged the education careers of over 100,000 students from more than 60 countries. Services include in-depth US, UK, EU and Australian university admissions support, Australia and New Zealand medical school admissions support, local curriculum tutoring, and extracurricular mentoring. Visit the Crimson Education website to learn more about our network, our edtech platforms and free resources for families.
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.
Halter
Series C in 2023
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in the development of GPS-enabled, solar-powered collars for livestock. These innovative collars allow farmers to virtually fence their pastures and monitor their cattle effectively. By utilizing this technology, Halter aims to enhance farm productivity, improve animal welfare, and promote sustainable farming practices. The company is dedicated to empowering farmers to manage their operations more efficiently while also safeguarding the environment.
Daisy Lab
Seed Round in 2023
Daisy Lab, located in New Zealand, is focused on creating innovative methods for producing high-quality, dairy-identical proteins without relying on cows. Utilizing precision fermentation technology, the company harnesses microbes to manufacture these proteins, which can lead to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as well as decreased land and water usage. This approach aligns with Daisy Lab's mission to tackle critical global challenges, including climate change and food insecurity, by reimagining dairy production in a more sustainable manner. The company leverages local expertise in the dairy ecosystem to develop its solutions, aiming to provide an animal-friendly alternative to traditional dairy practices.
Dawn Aerospace
Series A in 2022
Dawn Aerospace is a company that designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and non-toxic propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with facilities in Auckland, New Zealand, Dawn Aerospace focuses on developing same-day reusable launch vehicles that integrate with conventional aircraft, allowing for frequent and routine launches similar to commercial aviation. Their product line includes the MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. In addition, the company offers high-performance propulsion systems that replace toxic fuels, like hydrazine, with safer alternatives, enhancing capabilities for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats. By combining these technologies, Dawn Aerospace aims to create a scalable and environmentally friendly architecture for satellite delivery, positioning, and return.
Nectar NZ
Series A in 2022
Nectar NZ Limited, established in 2015 and based in Auckland, operates a cloud-based digital lending platform that offers a variety of personal loans, including options for car purchases, emergency expenses, debt consolidation, home improvements, holidays, and weddings. The company aims to provide a simple, fast, and transparent loan application process, enabling customers to receive interactive loan offers in as little as seven minutes via mobile devices, available 24/7. By using advanced technology and diverse data sources, Nectar NZ creates detailed customer profiles to deliver tailored loan options with competitive interest rates and low establishment fees. The platform prioritizes a seamless experience, allowing customers to apply without the stress of traditional paperwork, and offers direct fund transfers to bank accounts within a day. Additionally, there are no penalties for early repayment, enhancing the overall borrowing experience.
Crimson Education
Venture Round in 2022
Crimson supports students from around the world to become world-class leaders. What started 10 years ago as an admissions consultancy helping Kiwi students get into the world’s top colleges has turned into an ecosystem of online education products that allow students around the world to accelerate their studies from pre-primary to postgraduate. Through rapid innovations in product and tech, we have scaled our impact and supercharged the education careers of over 100,000 students from more than 60 countries. Services include in-depth US, UK, EU and Australian university admissions support, Australia and New Zealand medical school admissions support, local curriculum tutoring, and extracurricular mentoring. Visit the Crimson Education website to learn more about our network, our edtech platforms and free resources for families.
ArchiPro
Series A in 2022
ArchiPro is an online platform operating exclusively in New Zealand that connects homeowners with building products, professionals, project inspiration, and educational resources for their construction projects. The platform features a comprehensive directory of approximately 20,000 building and interior products, 5,000 completed architectural projects, and 1,200 design and trade professionals. It serves as a bridge for architects, designers, builders, and product suppliers to reach clients, while homeowners can use the platform to brainstorm ideas, research options, hire professionals, find products, and manage their projects. In its four years of operation, ArchiPro has gained significant traction, attracting over one million annual website visits and accumulating a database of 180,000 registered users. The platform currently serves 6% of its identified addressable market of 22,000 companies and professionals in New Zealand, indicating substantial potential for growth, particularly in larger international markets such as Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Formus
Seed Round in 2022
Formus specializes in personalized orthopedics by leveraging artificial intelligence and computational biomechanics to enhance pre-operative planning for joint replacement surgeries. With a foundation in two decades of musculoskeletal research, the company has developed a 3D planning platform that is FDA, PMDA, and TGA cleared, successfully planning over 3,000 hip replacement surgeries across more than 25 locations in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. By collaborating with implant manufacturers, Formus integrates its technology into existing medical workflows, aiming to reduce costs while improving the reliability and scalability of orthopedic procedures. Its innovative approach allows surgeons to tailor surgical plans to the individual needs of patients, ultimately enhancing surgical outcomes and advancing the field of orthopedics.
Runn
Seed Round in 2021
Runn, based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in Software-as-a-Service resource planning and forecasting solutions tailored for project-based businesses. Founded in 2018, Runn's platform enables project managers to effectively plan, track, and forecast staffing capacities and capabilities. Its cloud-based software offers features such as capacity planning, resourcing, project management, and financial forecasting, along with tools for scenario planning that help users assess the impact of new work on resources and financial outcomes. Runn's solutions facilitate a comprehensive view of ongoing projects and team member allocations, allowing managers to identify overbooking and resolve resource conflicts. By optimizing workloads and improving visibility across projects, Runn aims to enhance operational efficiency and support timely project delivery.
First AML
Series B in 2021
First AML Limited, established in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in providing outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services. The company offers a range of compliance solutions, including identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and support for annual reporting and audits. First AML's cloud-based platform simplifies the anti-money laundering onboarding process, enabling clients to efficiently manage compliance with regulations across various jurisdictions. By facilitating data integration and streamlining workflows, the company assists businesses of all sizes, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions, in mitigating the risk of criminal exploitation and enhancing access to the financial system.
Sharesies
Series C in 2021
Sharesies Limited operates an investing platform designed to make investment opportunities accessible to individuals, regardless of their financial background. Founded in 2016 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, the platform allows users to begin investing with as little as $5. It enables individuals to build a diversified portfolio by purchasing investment parcels across various industries, catering to different risk tolerances. Users can manage and track their investments through a mobile application, which simplifies the investment process for those with no prior knowledge. By removing minimum buy-in criteria, Sharesies ensures that everyone can access a wide range of investment options, thereby promoting financial inclusivity.
Joyous
Series A in 2021
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, develops an innovative application that facilitates conversational pulse surveys for employees. The Joyous platform engages workers by delivering weekly questions that encourage discussions about their work experiences, utilizing a messaging-style interface. This allows employees to provide feedback through ratings, text, and photos, ultimately fostering authentic conversations rather than relying on automated surveys. Joyous not only helps identify actionable insights in real-time but also groups and prioritizes these inputs to create effective action plans. By promoting open communication, Joyous enhances employee experience and quality of work-life while supporting businesses in operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
Crimson Education
Series C in 2021
Crimson supports students from around the world to become world-class leaders. What started 10 years ago as an admissions consultancy helping Kiwi students get into the world’s top colleges has turned into an ecosystem of online education products that allow students around the world to accelerate their studies from pre-primary to postgraduate. Through rapid innovations in product and tech, we have scaled our impact and supercharged the education careers of over 100,000 students from more than 60 countries. Services include in-depth US, UK, EU and Australian university admissions support, Australia and New Zealand medical school admissions support, local curriculum tutoring, and extracurricular mentoring. Visit the Crimson Education website to learn more about our network, our edtech platforms and free resources for families.
VidApp
Venture Round in 2021
VidApp Ltd specializes in publishing video content through mobile applications, enabling businesses to convert DVDs into user-friendly apps for platforms such as iPhone, Android, Apple TV, and Roku. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, VidApp provides a self-service solution that integrates seamlessly with clients' web platforms. This technology allows clients to easily scale their offerings by publishing online courses and subscription services as native applications. By empowering businesses with innovative video streaming capabilities, VidApp aims to motivate and connect audiences effectively.
Dawn Aerospace
Venture Round in 2021
Dawn Aerospace is a company that designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and non-toxic propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with facilities in Auckland, New Zealand, Dawn Aerospace focuses on developing same-day reusable launch vehicles that integrate with conventional aircraft, allowing for frequent and routine launches similar to commercial aviation. Their product line includes the MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. In addition, the company offers high-performance propulsion systems that replace toxic fuels, like hydrazine, with safer alternatives, enhancing capabilities for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats. By combining these technologies, Dawn Aerospace aims to create a scalable and environmentally friendly architecture for satellite delivery, positioning, and return.
First AML
Series A in 2020
First AML Limited, established in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in providing outsourced customer due diligence (CDD) services. The company offers a range of compliance solutions, including identity verification, source of wealth and source of funds assessments, politically exposed person (PEP) screening, and support for annual reporting and audits. First AML's cloud-based platform simplifies the anti-money laundering onboarding process, enabling clients to efficiently manage compliance with regulations across various jurisdictions. By facilitating data integration and streamlining workflows, the company assists businesses of all sizes, including law firms, accounting firms, real estate agents, and financial institutions, in mitigating the risk of criminal exploitation and enhancing access to the financial system.
Partly
Seed Round in 2020
Partly is a developer of innovative databases and solutions tailored for the auto parts sector. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Canterbury, New Zealand, the company provides an inventory and fitment management system that enhances the efficiency of parts procurement. By offering a software infrastructure, Partly streamlines workflows and improves repair cycle times, allowing repairers and suppliers to access real-time pricing and availability from various suppliers. This facilitates quicker transactions and helps users find the right parts more effectively. Additionally, Partly plans to launch an online parts market, enabling auto parts companies to connect with customers globally and expand their product offerings.
Melodics
Venture Round in 2020
Melodics Limited is an educational service focused on enhancing musical skills through an adaptive application that caters to users' individual abilities and musical preferences, particularly in pad drumming. The application offers a diverse range of music genres, including hip hop, EDM, jazz, and many others, providing insights into track structure used by popular producers and DJs. By combining active learning with performance, Melodics helps users build rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, making practice engaging and effective. The platform is designed for compatibility with iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to learn and improve their musical skills in a fun and relevant manner. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
Joyous
Seed Round in 2019
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, develops an innovative application that facilitates conversational pulse surveys for employees. The Joyous platform engages workers by delivering weekly questions that encourage discussions about their work experiences, utilizing a messaging-style interface. This allows employees to provide feedback through ratings, text, and photos, ultimately fostering authentic conversations rather than relying on automated surveys. Joyous not only helps identify actionable insights in real-time but also groups and prioritizes these inputs to create effective action plans. By promoting open communication, Joyous enhances employee experience and quality of work-life while supporting businesses in operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
Datagate
Venture Round in 2019
Datagate Innovation Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies the billing and analysis of service usage for resellers, distributors, and their customers. The company's online portal enables users to import, publish, and analyze detailed billing information, including invoices, usage data, costs, and pricing. By facilitating transparent access to billing information, Datagate empowers customers to understand their expenditures and ensure they receive optimal service and pricing. The platform is designed to handle the complexities of billing in sectors such as telecommunications, utilities, and cloud services, processing large volumes of specialized data accurately and efficiently. As a subsidiary of Enprise Group Limited since 2014, Datagate plays a crucial role in the evolving landscape of usage-based billing, where online immediacy and customer self-service are increasingly prioritized.
Crimson Education
Venture Round in 2019
Crimson supports students from around the world to become world-class leaders. What started 10 years ago as an admissions consultancy helping Kiwi students get into the world’s top colleges has turned into an ecosystem of online education products that allow students around the world to accelerate their studies from pre-primary to postgraduate. Through rapid innovations in product and tech, we have scaled our impact and supercharged the education careers of over 100,000 students from more than 60 countries. Services include in-depth US, UK, EU and Australian university admissions support, Australia and New Zealand medical school admissions support, local curriculum tutoring, and extracurricular mentoring. Visit the Crimson Education website to learn more about our network, our edtech platforms and free resources for families.
Nyriad
Venture Round in 2019
Nyriad Limited is an information technology company focused on innovative streaming storage solutions tailored for big data and high-performance computing. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with origins in Cambridge, New Zealand, Nyriad develops advanced storage architectures that leverage both GPU and CPU technologies to enhance performance, resilience, and efficiency. Its product suite includes NSULATE, an ultra-fast erasure coding solution, and NPAC, a parallel accelerated compression tool designed for use in storage systems and network traffic acceleration. The company's Nyriad Accelerated Parallel Pipeline Architecture (NAPPA) integrates various codecs to support compression, erasure encoding, security, data deduplication, and analytics within server and client applications. Nyriad aims to enable organizations to manage vast amounts of data across diverse types within a simplified storage system, allowing for scalable and efficient operations.
FileInvite
Venture Round in 2019
FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions for document collection and information management. The company's platform streamlines the document collection process, enabling users to upload files, complete forms, and sign contracts digitally. FileInvite serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, financial services, professional services, educational institutions, and legal enterprises. Its offerings include tools for document collection, digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment, all designed to facilitate secure and efficient information transfer.
AskNicely
Series A in 2019
AskNicely is a customer experience platform focused on enhancing the performance of frontline teams by integrating employee experience with customer feedback to foster revenue growth in service businesses. The platform specializes in collecting and acting on real-time customer feedback, automatically triggering feedback requests through integration with customer relationship management systems. By tracking net promoter scores, AskNicely helps businesses improve customer retention, generate reviews, and increase referrals, ultimately driving profitability. The company serves over 1,300 clients globally and operates offices in the United States, New Zealand, and the Netherlands. Its mobile platform provides personalized coaching and motivation for frontline workers, streamlining operations by reducing the need for extensive middle management.
Jasper
Seed Round in 2019
Jasper Property Limited is a commercial real estate investment platform that facilitates investment opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Auckland, with an additional office in Sydney, the company allows investors to acquire ownership in commercial properties through a streamlined digital onboarding and subscription process. Jasper offers investment advisory and asset management services, catering to the needs of the real estate industry. By providing proprietary deal flow and intelligent analysis, Jasper serves as a knowledgeable partner for investors seeking exposure to commercial real estate in the region.
Dawn Aerospace
Seed Round in 2018
Dawn Aerospace is a company that designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and non-toxic propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with facilities in Auckland, New Zealand, Dawn Aerospace focuses on developing same-day reusable launch vehicles that integrate with conventional aircraft, allowing for frequent and routine launches similar to commercial aviation. Their product line includes the MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. In addition, the company offers high-performance propulsion systems that replace toxic fuels, like hydrazine, with safer alternatives, enhancing capabilities for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats. By combining these technologies, Dawn Aerospace aims to create a scalable and environmentally friendly architecture for satellite delivery, positioning, and return.
Cove
Seed Round in 2018
Cove develops a digital platform on which New Zealanders are able to buy, manage, and claim insurance on.
Ethique
Venture Round in 2018
Ethique Limited is a New Zealand-based company that specializes in the manufacture of sustainable beauty products, including shampoo and conditioner bars, cleansers, moisturizers, and household cleaners. Established in 2010 and previously known as Sorbet, Ethique focuses on creating a plastic-free environment by offering concentrated beauty bars that utilize water-soluble packaging and wastewater-safe ingredients. The company's commitment to sustainability extends to its production processes, which are powered by renewable energy. Ethique distributes its products online, aiming to provide customers with effective and environmentally friendly options for personal care and household cleaning.
Halter
Series A in 2018
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in the development of GPS-enabled, solar-powered collars for livestock. These innovative collars allow farmers to virtually fence their pastures and monitor their cattle effectively. By utilizing this technology, Halter aims to enhance farm productivity, improve animal welfare, and promote sustainable farming practices. The company is dedicated to empowering farmers to manage their operations more efficiently while also safeguarding the environment.
FileInvite
Venture Round in 2018
FileInvite Limited, founded in 2013 and based in Penrose, New Zealand, specializes in software solutions for document collection and information management. The company's platform streamlines the document collection process, enabling users to upload files, complete forms, and sign contracts digitally. FileInvite serves a diverse range of industries, including banking, financial services, professional services, educational institutions, and legal enterprises. Its offerings include tools for document collection, digital signatures, client portals, and CRM enrichment, all designed to facilitate secure and efficient information transfer.
Sharesies
Seed Round in 2017
Sharesies Limited operates an investing platform designed to make investment opportunities accessible to individuals, regardless of their financial background. Founded in 2016 and based in Wellington, New Zealand, the platform allows users to begin investing with as little as $5. It enables individuals to build a diversified portfolio by purchasing investment parcels across various industries, catering to different risk tolerances. Users can manage and track their investments through a mobile application, which simplifies the investment process for those with no prior knowledge. By removing minimum buy-in criteria, Sharesies ensures that everyone can access a wide range of investment options, thereby promoting financial inclusivity.
Nectar NZ
Seed Round in 2017
Nectar NZ Limited, established in 2015 and based in Auckland, operates a cloud-based digital lending platform that offers a variety of personal loans, including options for car purchases, emergency expenses, debt consolidation, home improvements, holidays, and weddings. The company aims to provide a simple, fast, and transparent loan application process, enabling customers to receive interactive loan offers in as little as seven minutes via mobile devices, available 24/7. By using advanced technology and diverse data sources, Nectar NZ creates detailed customer profiles to deliver tailored loan options with competitive interest rates and low establishment fees. The platform prioritizes a seamless experience, allowing customers to apply without the stress of traditional paperwork, and offers direct fund transfers to bank accounts within a day. Additionally, there are no penalties for early repayment, enhancing the overall borrowing experience.
VidApp
Angel Round in 2017
VidApp Ltd specializes in publishing video content through mobile applications, enabling businesses to convert DVDs into user-friendly apps for platforms such as iPhone, Android, Apple TV, and Roku. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, VidApp provides a self-service solution that integrates seamlessly with clients' web platforms. This technology allows clients to easily scale their offerings by publishing online courses and subscription services as native applications. By empowering businesses with innovative video streaming capabilities, VidApp aims to motivate and connect audiences effectively.
Mish Guru
Seed Round in 2016
Mish Guru Limited is a marketing technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in online tools for posting, tracking, and engaging with audiences on social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram. Founded in 2014, Mish Guru offers a comprehensive storytelling suite that enhances a brand's content capabilities, enabling marketers to efficiently manage and analyze their social media campaigns. The company's platform allows users to rebroadcast crowd-sourced content during live events and campaigns, fostering greater engagement. By transitioning content consumption from mobile devices to desktop, Mish Guru provides valuable analytics that help marketers assess campaign performance and refine future strategies.
TNX Logistics
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.
Dexibit
Seed Round in 2016
Dexibit Limited is an analytics company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing online analytics and integration services tailored for visitation, collection, and venue management. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to collect and analyze visitor data, helping venues such as museums, galleries, zoos, and performing arts centers understand visitor behavior and preferences. Dexibit aims to democratize data access through its self-service analytics tools and built-in visualizations, enabling organizations to engage new visitors and enhance their return on investment. In addition to its core analytics services, Dexibit also offers hardware accessories and digital consulting to support the needs of cultural and recreational venues both in New Zealand and internationally.
Mint Innovation
Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2016, members of the Mint Innovation team have a strong background in chemistry, biotechnology, and leveraging IP in the industrial sector. They are scaling their technology in their Auckland plant and labs to demonstrate the commercial application of their biometallurgy processes for metal recovery.
Melodics
Seed Round in 2015
Melodics Limited is an educational service focused on enhancing musical skills through an adaptive application that caters to users' individual abilities and musical preferences, particularly in pad drumming. The application offers a diverse range of music genres, including hip hop, EDM, jazz, and many others, providing insights into track structure used by popular producers and DJs. By combining active learning with performance, Melodics helps users build rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, making practice engaging and effective. The platform is designed for compatibility with iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to learn and improve their musical skills in a fun and relevant manner. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tradify
Seed Round in 2014
Tradify Limited is a company that specializes in cloud-based job management software tailored for small businesses in trade industries, including electricians, plumbing, HVAC, building, and construction. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Tradify offers a comprehensive solution that enables users to efficiently quote, schedule, track, and invoice jobs from any location. The software helps managers streamline field operations by facilitating the creation of workflows that monitor job progress from initial quote to final invoice. Additionally, it allows for the collation of timesheets and receipts, promoting instant invoicing and effective scheduling based on team members' availability. Through its innovative platform, Tradify aims to enhance the efficiency of back-office operations for trade and service businesses worldwide.
1Above
Seed Round in 2013
1Above Limited specializes in functional beverages aimed at alleviating the effects of jet lag and hangover recovery. Founded in 2010 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company provides its products at airports in New Zealand and Australia, as well as through international online sales. The drinks and tablets offered by 1Above are formulated with electrolytes, poly-phenol extracts, and vitamins, which work together to counteract the discomforts associated with flying, such as illness and deep vein thrombosis. By targeting the symptoms of travel-related fatigue and alcohol overconsumption, 1Above aims to enhance the travel experience for its customers.
PowerbyProxi
Series C in 2013
PowerbyProxi Limited specializes in designing, licensing, and manufacturing advanced wireless power and data solutions for both industrial and consumer electronics applications globally. Founded in 2007 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, with additional offices in Silicon Valley and Austin, the company offers a diverse product line that includes inductive couplers, power connectors, wireless slip rings, and development kits tailored for various applications, such as battery charging, wireless control systems, and smartphone charging. PowerbyProxi’s solutions are designed to operate effectively in demanding industrial environments, addressing critical needs without mechanical connectors. The company boasts a significant portfolio of over 350 patents and has established strategic partnerships with major industry players, including Samsung Electro-Mechanics and Linear Technology Corporation. As of October 2017, PowerbyProxi operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Booktrack
Convertible Note in 2012
Booktrack Ltd. is a content creation and distribution platform that enhances reading by transforming it into a movie-like experience. Established 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 soundtracks, including music, ambient sounds, and sound effects, to e-books and other digital texts. The audio is automatically paced to match individual reading speeds, making it accessible across various devices such as iPhones, iPads, PCs, Android tablets, and Macs. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Booktrack enables users to easily create soundtracks for any text or voice, positioning itself as an innovative player in the publishing and audio industries.
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.
1Centre
Seed Round in 2011
1Centre Limited is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in an online platform for trade credit applications. The platform facilitates customer onboarding by processing applications and providing transparency in the trade sales pipeline. Through an automated system for trade data collection and management, 1Centre aims to enhance the efficiency of trade credit processes and improve visibility for its users.
Kiwi Semiconductor
Venture Round in 2011
Kiwi Semiconductor Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Auckland, New Zealand, established in 2009. The company specializes in developing, marketing, and supporting companion integrated circuits (IC) and analog semiconductor solutions tailored for high-definition and standard CCTV security cameras, as well as networked CCTV systems. Its product offerings include the KA310 LEDMate, an analog to PWM converter for LED driver applications in various electronic devices, and the KA909A PixMate, an analog system-on-chip designed for digital imaging in security cameras. Additionally, Kiwi Semiconductor provides the KA808 LensMate and KA909B HD LensMate, which are analog system-on-chips optimized for mega-pixel, IP, and ISP-based CCTV applications. The company’s focus extends to delivering innovative solutions for the security camera and LED illumination markets, including products for CCTV lens control and ambient light sensing.
Drumleaf
Seed Round in 2010
Drumleaf Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, focuses on developing an ecosystem of Web and mobile games aimed at children. The company operates an online gaming platform that encourages creativity and collaboration among young users. Its flagship product, STAR86, is a multiplayer game set in an outer-space environment that allows players to explore music. In addition to gaming, Drumleaf is involved in digital marketing, advertising, and publishing, enhancing its reach and engagement within the children's entertainment sector.
MiniMonos
Venture Round in 2010
MiniMonos is a virtual world designed for children aged 8-12, where they can create monkey avatars, decorate treehouses, and engage in games. The platform promotes themes of sustainability, generosity, and community while ensuring that the primary focus remains on fun. Every purchase contributes to clean water initiatives for children in India, and the platform encourages eco-friendly actions by rewarding players with in-game benefits. Since its launch in April 2011, MiniMonos has seen significant growth and now boasts over 300,000 registered members, primarily from the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and microtransactions, with marketing efforts relying on word of mouth, online advertising, and promotional partnerships, including recent TV commercials in the UK and upcoming branded prepaid cards in Sainsbury's. Led by CEO Melissa Clark-Reynolds, who has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, MiniMonos continues to foster creativity and environmental awareness among its young audience.
SIMTICS
Seed Round in 2006
SIMTICS Ltd. is a digital education company that specializes in web-based simulations for training in complex healthcare procedures. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with additional offices in the United States, the company offers over 120 skill modules across various fields, including sonography, medical assisting, dental assisting, and radiography. Its platform allows students to learn at their own pace, utilizing features such as video demonstrations, quizzes, and a personal logbook to track their progress and performance. The system operates in two modes: learn mode, which provides guidance, and test mode, which assesses proficiency. SIMTICS serves a diverse clientele, including both large and small institutions across several countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and New Zealand, making its training resources accessible to students and professionals worldwide.
The Optima Corporation
Venture Round in 2006
The Optima Corporation specializes in providing mathematically based software solutions that address resource allocation challenges across various sectors, including emergency services, airlines, government, shipping ports, and railways. Founded in 1998 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers its Siren software in two versions: Siren Predict for future planning through simulation, and Siren Live, which integrates real-time data from operational systems. This technology enables organizations to optimize resource utilization while navigating constraints specific to their operational needs. By focusing on operations research, The Optima Corporation supports its clients with advanced resource and demand analysis, resource modeling, and strategic planning, facilitating informed decision-making in critical situations. The company was previously known as Optimal Decision Technologies before rebranding in 2006.
Adherium
Seed Round in 2005
Adherium Limited is a developer and manufacturer of digital health technologies aimed at improving medication adherence for patients with chronic diseases, particularly asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The company offers Hailie, a medication adherence solution that includes smart device sensors that attach to existing inhalers and a mobile app for tracking medication usage. This technology enables patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to monitor adherence, set reminders, and analyze medication patterns. Adherium's products are designed to enhance health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by addressing sub-optimal medication use. The company operates primarily in Europe, with additional markets in New Zealand, Australia, North America, and Asia. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Adherium also collaborates with healthcare organizations, including a partnership with HGE Health focused on COPD management.
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.
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