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New Zealand's startup ecosystem is supported by a core group of accelerators and venture capital firms. These programs primarily focus on helping early-stage technology companies grow.

For example, Movac has made over 60 investments and has seen 13 exits. WNT Ventures also plays a key role, with 40 investments in frontier tech startups.

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1. Movac

As New Zealand's most experienced venture investor, Movac provides critical funding to early-stage technology companies, including those in deep tech, software, and hardware. They specialize in helping Kiwi startups scale their operations and expand into global markets through capital and strategic support.

Year Founded1998
FoundersLisa Nelson, Phil McCaw, Rachel Taulelei
Nº of Investments68
Nº of Exits13

WNT Ventures champions New Zealand's deep tech pioneers by providing pre-seed and seed funding for complex, science-based innovations. They guide founders through the early stages of commercialization, helping turn IP-rich ideas in fields like AgTech and AI into market-ready companies.

Year Founded2014
FoundersCarl Jones, Steven Saunders, Ian MaCrae, Peter Wren-Hilton, Beppie Holm
Nº of Investments40
Nº of Exits2

Flux Accelerator champions ambitious New Zealand founders, operating as the country's most active pre-seed investor for tech startups with global aspirations. Through its six-month program, it provides a $120k investment and dedicated support, having helped launch notable companies including Halter, Crimson Education, and Sharesies.

Year Founded2016
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Nº of Investments13
Nº of Exits2

Specializing in deep tech, Outset Ventures provides investment and state-of-the-art facilities to help scientists and engineers build world-changing companies. They support startups tackling complex challenges in areas from climate and ag-tech to space exploration, turning ambitious research into commercial reality.

Year Founded2016
FoundersImche Fourie
Nº of Investments32
Nº of Exits1

Phase One Ventures champions ambitious Kiwi founders from day zero as New Zealand's largest founder-led venture community. They provide early-stage startups with essential capital and support drawn from a powerful network of experienced entrepreneurs.

Year Founded2021
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Nº of Investments13
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As New Zealand's first dedicated AgTech venture fund, Agnition Ventures invests in early-stage startups tackling global food and fibre challenges. They provide founders with crucial capital and mentorship to help build and scale their innovative agricultural technologies.

Year Founded2023
FoundersWilson Huang, Jasper Van Halder
Nº of Investments8
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