Top 10 Community VC Funds & Investors in New Zealand (June 2026)

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• Scanabull — Scanabull is a 3D vision to measure cattle live weight quickly and accurately, reducing handling stress and giving farmers, agents, and processors clear, real‑time weight data. It makes weighing easy, analysis simple, and sharing seamless for everyone who relies on live weight or carcass weight decisions.
• HealthNow — HealthNow provides accessible healthcare services that give you control of your health. Manage how you access care, when you need it.
• Kai's Education — Kai's Education is an innovative force in the EdTech sector, pioneering the integration of coding, STEM, and robotics into engaging learning experiences for children. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, our mission is to ignite young minds through our award-winning educational products, including the all-in-one STEAM toolbox, Kai's Clan, andthe hybrid robot, KaiBot.Our flagship product, Kai's Clan, breaks new ground by allowing children aged seven to fifteen to learn to code with state-of-the-art technologies such as AR, VR, AI, IoT, Tinkercad, and Minecraft. KaiBot, designed for hands-on learning, uses screen-free coding cards to instill the fundamentals of coding, providing immediate feedback to enhance learning.Complemented by the Kainundrum Lite app, Kai's Education facilitates a seamless transition from tactile to advanced text-based coding, nurturing problem-solving skills and creativity. Recipient of the Smart AI Toy Award and the Common Sense Top Pick for Learning Award, Kai's Education is dedicated to equipping the next generation with the skills for tomorrow's challenges. We're not just teaching coding; we're inspiring creators.

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• Jooules — Jooules offers a sustainable food system to ensure a greener, healthier future by using fermentation technologies to create nutritious protein ingredients.
• POP — POP offers a nutrient-packed supplement for pet dogs to reduce inflammation and support whole-body health.
• Metrovate — Metrovate is a biotechnology company which enhance global health and sustainability via sophisticated research and development.

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• 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

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• Sumday — Non - financial accounting software. Start carbon accounting, properly, with the support of your existing advisors
• Polymath — Personalised learning and fun means you can be confident that your child is getting the learning experience they want and deserve.
• Gilmour Space Technologies — Gilmour Space is a rocket company in Australia that is developing and launching low-cost small satellite launch vehicles. All orbits, all planets: https://www.gspacetech.com

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• 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 delivers UV-C mildew control, AI-driven data services, and robotic farm automation with the autonomous robot Thorvald. Our robots provide chemical-free vineyard and strawberry disease management to help growers increase yields and reduce reliance on fungicides.

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• Orbica — Orbica develops innovative, cross-industry location data solutions, services and products.
• Flowingly — Unlock Team Productivity. Streamline Approvals. Increase Compliance. Easy To Use, No-Code Process Mapping & Workflow Automation Platform.
• NextWork — Building the best online learning experience to switch careers and upskill. Join the waitlist today, we are waiting for you!

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• Appetise — MenuAid is a cheaper, flexible and more sustainable alternative to meal-kit delivery providers. We provide Kiwis with a weekly meal plan, complete with recipes and a list of ingredients that can either be self-shopped or collected/delivered from your favourite supermarkets.
• Caruso — AI-native fund administration for private markets. Trusted by 900+ real estate, private credit, and private equity funds to save time, impress investors, and grow AUM.
• Mushroom Material — We can match the mechanical properties of polystyrene styrofoam and replace any existing packaging with a sustainable mushroom alternative

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• Appetise — MenuAid is a cheaper, flexible and more sustainable alternative to meal-kit delivery providers. We provide Kiwis with a weekly meal plan, complete with recipes and a list of ingredients that can either be self-shopped or collected/delivered from your favourite supermarkets.
• Factor — Plug and play forecasting and pricing tools for modern energy utilities.
• Quantifi Photonics — Quantifi Photonics is a critical supplier of photonics test and measurement instruments to the world's leading photonics manufacturers, universities and research organizations.

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• Cove — Cove is a New Zealand company bringing a touch of innovation and simplicity to the insurance industry.
• beany.biz — Accounting, tax and advisory services for New Zealand business owners. We help you make smarter decisions for both your business and life.
• Spoke Phone — Can you see the conversations your mobile teams are having right now? Spoke gives regulated teams full visibility over every call, SMS, and WhatsApp.

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• eVouch — eVouch is the most powerful marketing tool we've used to build an organic community. We've experienced elevated brand trust while reaching an audience we never thought possible. Using customers to market to their friends is simply genius.
• Alimetry — Alimetry is a health technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, developing breakthrough solutions for diagnosing disorders of gastrointestinal (GI) function.
• Flowingly — Unlock Team Productivity. Streamline Approvals. Increase Compliance. Easy To Use, No-Code Process Mapping & Workflow Automation Platform.