Top 5 Cannabis VC (Venture Capital) Funds in New Zealand in January 2026

Last updated: Jan 2026 A list of 5 VC (Venture Capital) funds that invest in Cannabis startups based in New zealand. We rank investors based on the number of investments they made in Cannabis companies from New zealand. We update this investor list every month.

Top 5 Cannabis VC (Venture Capital) Funds in New Zealand in January 2026

Investor	Cannabis New Zealand investments
Rabobank Food & Agri Innovation Fund	2
Finistere Ventures	2
New Zealand Venture Investment Fund	1
K1W1	1
Icehouse Ventures	1

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Rabobank emerged from several small agricultural cooperative banks, founded by Dutch farmers in the late nineteenth century. Food & Agriculture (F&A) is in our DNA, from which we built a unique position in the F&A sector as a key financier and international player, attributes which we leverage for the benefit of our stakeholders andportfolio companies. We recognise and understand the food security challenges lying ahead of us and how Innovation in F&A supply chains is key to the solution, which is why we are dedicated to committing capital to the space.

Investment focus

Agriculture, AgTech, Farming
Series A, Series B, Seed
United States, United Kingdom, The Netherlands

Portfolio highlights

Vence — Vence makes a hardware solution for cattle which when combined with their application software allows farmers to remotely manage/control their livestock. Their solution increases the utilization of the available grasses (increased the number of animals on a farm), removes costs associated with fencing (hardware/ maintenance costs/labor) and eliminates labor associated with moving the animals.
Aromyx — Aromyx pioneers the creation of tastes and smells using a quantitative measurement system developed with biotechnology, data science, and AI.
Saga Robotics — Saga Robotics revolutionizes the agricultural sector by developing autonomous robots capable of performing a wide variety of agricultural operations at a lower price and with higher quality than conventional systems.Saga Robotics aims to be the main provider of agricultural robots. Saga Robotics' short-term goal is to be the first providerof agricultural robots that represent a true added value to the farmer, meaning that they solve a specific task either cheaper or better than conventional systems. Saga Robotics' long-term goal is to be a provider of complete autonomous robotic systems capable of performing all agricultural operations at a lower price and higher quality.Saga Robotics' business philosophy is to develop technological advances for sustainable and profitable food production.

Finistere Ventures is an agricultural technology and life sciences venture capital investor. Founded in 2005, the company partners with other entrepreneurs and creative thinkers to build innovative companies that have the potential to transform modern agriculture, increase food security, improve nutrition, and enhance sustainability. Their appliedexperience as operators, and pioneering role in Ag Tech, is actively utilized to benefit its portfolio companies and Partners. Finistere has global access to the best new technologies from centers of Ag Tech excellence in the U.S., Australia, Israel, New Zealand, and Canada through its venture partner networks. Finistere’s locations in San Diego and Palo Alto, California keeps them connected to the centers of mainstream venture investment and the world’s leading innovation ecosystem.

Investment focus

Biotechnology, Agriculture, Farming
Series B, Series C, Series A
United States, New Zealand, Israel

Portfolio highlights

Jooules — Jooules offers a sustainable food system to ensure a greener, healthier future by using fermentation technologies to create nutritious protein ingredients.
Metrovate — Metrovate is a biotechnology company which enhance global health and sustainability via sophisticated research and development.
Scentian Bio — Scentian Bio operates as a platform that provides ultimate sensing solution.

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Investment focus

Software, Biotechnology, SaaS
Seed, Series A, Angel
New Zealand, United States, Japan

Portfolio highlights

Insite AI — The chosen partner by executives in RGM, insights, and I.T. to grow revenue and market share. Learn how CPGs win in pricing, assortment, trade and more.
Invert Robotics — Invert Robotics develops robotic NDT inspection technologies for the maintenance of industrial equipment in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries. Invert Robotics highly skilled team of engineers have developed a world leading modular inspection platform suitable for use across a range of industries and applications.
Surgical Design Studios — The Insides Company is the leading provider of chyme reinfusion solutions for intestinal failure

K1W1 provides startups and businesses in New Zealand with early and later-stage venture investments.

Investment focus

Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology
Seed, Series A, Funding Round
New Zealand, United States

Portfolio highlights

Auror — The platform for retailers focused on improving safety, productivity, and profitability. Auror is used by leading Loss Prevention teams in thousands of stores.
Factor — Plug and play forecasting and pricing tools for modern energy utilities.
Zenno Astronautics — Zenno Astronautics hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns and responsible use of space.

Icehouse Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm. We exist to back the world's bravest Kiwi founders, launching global companies from New Zealand.