Top 20 Retail Startup Investors in New Zealand (November 2026)

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• Boostly — Boost your restaurant's outreach with Boostly SMS marketing tool. Drive engagement and increase sales! Click to learn more.
• ServiceUp — ServiceUp is the easiest way to get your car repaired. We'll pickup your car, repair it, and deliver it right back to you.
• ReturnGO — Easy-to-use self-service return management portal that allows customers to return and exchange products increases revenue and customer retention.

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• MAPTO — Bringing industries together since 2008, Mapto.com stands as the premier platform for a global business directory. Serving millions of companies and suppliers worldwide.Mapto, the “Business Development Guide,” has been specially designed to offer an e-commerce solution that brings together all companies in the world and provides an excellent B2Cuser experience without sacrificing B2B functionality. The most significant difference from other marketplaces is that it is customer-supported!In today’s world, product, manufacturer, and communication demands are the basis of e-commerce searches on the internet. It restructures the “roadmap of e-commerce” by bringing all these demands together and making them accessible to users.
• 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.
• MarginFuel — MarginFuel provides intelligent price optimisation software that empowers rental vehicle operators to build profitable pricing strategies.

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• Vessev — Electric hydrofoiling vessels built for commercial use. Quiet, efficient, and better for the world.
• First Table — Book the first table of the night and you'll get 50% off the food bill for two to four people!
• SupaHuman AI — VETos drafts and maps your assessment tools and resources. Nova 5 turns them into practice learners finish. For RTOs, TAFEs and PTEs in Australia and NZ.

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• Hnry — Hnry automatically pays and files all taxes for contractors, freelancers, and sole traders, so they never have to think about tax again.
• Vessev — Electric hydrofoiling vessels built for commercial use. Quiet, efficient, and better for the world.
• General Compute — General Compute provides an ASIC-based cloud inference platform focused on running AI inference workloads. The company offers an OpenAI-compatible API that allows users to access hosted large language models and switch from existing GPU-based providers by changing the base URL and API key. It supports deploying both its own supported models andcustomer-supplied models on its infrastructure, emphasizing high token throughput and low time to first token. General Compute also offers dedicated custom deployments with service-level agreements, custom scaling, and guaranteed capacity for production workloads. Its infrastructure targets use cases such as AI agents, coding assistants, and real-time voice applications that require low-latency, high-throughput inference.

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• Goodnest — Goodnest's mission is to make your life easier, starting in your home. We use technology to improve the quality and lower the price of consumer services throughout the APAC region.
• CloudCannon — CloudCannon gives your team an exceptional website editing interface with a robust a flexible developer experience.
• Flick Electric — Flick Electric Co. is the only power company that gives New Zealanders access to the wholesale price of electricity direct from the spot market. In fact we pass on all of the costs of getting power to your place, without any mark-up – that’s generation, distribution, transmission and metering – so you can relax knowing that you’re not paying a centmore than you need to.And in your personalised online portal we’ll show you exactly how much power you’re using every half hour of every day, and what you’re paying for it, so you are empowered to change how you use electricity to save even more.

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• Chaser — Automate invoice reminders, get paid faster and maintain great customer relationships. Our users get paid 16+ days sooner and save 15+ hours a week on A/R.
• Myprosperity — myprosperity is an award-winning personal wealth collaboration tool that accountants and planners use to better engage clients and help them accomplish their financial goals.
• Ignition — Engage clients, get paid and run your business on autopilot with Ignition. Create online proposals & automate client payments, all from one place. Learn more.

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• Cuttable — Create on-brand AI ads that learn from your results. Cuttable helps eCommerce teams plan, build, edit and publish ad creative at scale.
• Supabase — The Open Source Alternative to Firebase.
• Inviscid AI — Inviscid AI offers physics-informed AI tool that simulates and optimizes building airflow, HVAC, and energy systems.

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• Stuut — Improve DSO and reduce your outstanding cash balance with AI agents that power workflows from invoice creation through cash application.
• Arcee AI — Learn how Arcee helps you build your own LLMs in your own cloud.
• Reach Security — Close the gap between security investment and outcomes. Reach is the unified platform that helps you save time, maximize your tools, and reduce complexity.

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• Aya Data — Aya Data provides high-quality data annotation, AI training data, 3D annotations, machine learning solutions and also specialises in geospatial, NLP and computer vision projects.
• Kubik — Kubik makes low-carbon buildings from plastic waste. Bringing environmental dignity to how countries grow.
• Hohm Energy — We make the process of going solar simple. Generate your free, custom solar proposal and get matched with an accredited solar provider in under 5 mins.

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• OneMRI — A comprehensive whole-body MRI. Radiation-free, clinically reviewed, and explained by doctors.
• Enrola — Looking for online training courses? Discover the perfect course for you with our easy course advisor quiz. Get individual guidance and apply directly.
• BarterAds Pty Ltd — BarterAds is a programmatic advertising exchange that enables businesses to acquire customers without cash spend by converting unused ad inventory into a tradable asset. Instead of paying in fiat, companies earn and spend a proprietary internal currency called Barter Dollars, which are issued when they display ads on their owned media propertiessuch as websites, apps, or platforms.The platform operates as an auction-based exchange, similar to traditional ad networks, where advertisers bid for impressions using Barter Dollars. Inventory is matched contextually and priced dynamically through real-time bidding, ensuring efficient allocation of supply and demand across the network. This allows both advertisers and publishers to maximize the value of otherwise underutilized inventory.BarterAds primarily targets startups, SaaS platforms, marketplaces, gaming companies, and content publishers that have traffic but are constrained by rising customer acquisition costs. By removing the need for upfront cash spend, the platform provides a capital-efficient growth channel, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.The system includes controls for brand safety, fraud prevention, and inventory quality through business verification, campaign approvals, and continuous monitoring. Barter Dollars are non-transferable and expire periodically, preventing hoarding and ensuring continuous circulation within the ecosystem.BarterAds is designed as a hybrid between barter networks and modern ad exchanges, combining the scalability and automation of programmatic advertising with a closed-loop, cashless economy. The company is headquartered in Australia and is focused on building a global network of advertisers and publishers who both contribute inventory and run campaigns within the platform.

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• Practifi — The only intelligent CRM built specifically for wealth management firms, Practifi combines native AI functionality with purpose-built capabilities.
• HotelClub — Find cheap hotels and discounts when you book on Hotels.com. Compare hotel deals, offers and read unbiased reviews on hotels.
• Fergus — Fergus is a smart field service management software for service businesses. Make job management easy and carry out work better with our all-in-one solution.

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• Emanda — Thinking about selling your business in Australia? Emanda guides you through every step: business valuation, health check, corporate compliance, and sale process. Start with a business valuation.
• Auric Essentials — Auric - The Power of Scent. Revolutionise your well-being with Auric. Discover our state-of-the-art AI-powered AromaSphere diffuser and app, designed to personalise your aromatherapy experience.
• Bitwise Agronomy — Bitwise Agronomy uses AI to analyze crop video footage and provide growers with insights into crop health, growth, and yield potential.

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• Flick Electric — Flick Electric Co. is the only power company that gives New Zealanders access to the wholesale price of electricity direct from the spot market. In fact we pass on all of the costs of getting power to your place, without any mark-up – that’s generation, distribution, transmission and metering – so you can relax knowing that you’re not paying a centmore than you need to.And in your personalised online portal we’ll show you exactly how much power you’re using every half hour of every day, and what you’re paying for it, so you are empowered to change how you use electricity to save even more.

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• The Luxe Nomad — The Luxe Nomad, Asia-Pacific's luxury booking portal. Their team curates the most luxurious bucket-list stays for you, and by working directly with villa owners and management companies, you'll always get the best rates. But it doesn't end there - in fact, it starts with daily inspiration on their online travel magazine WanderLuxe,right down to complimentary concierge service for your travels.
• Flick Electric — Flick Electric Co. is the only power company that gives New Zealanders access to the wholesale price of electricity direct from the spot market. In fact we pass on all of the costs of getting power to your place, without any mark-up – that’s generation, distribution, transmission and metering – so you can relax knowing that you’re not paying a centmore than you need to.And in your personalised online portal we’ll show you exactly how much power you’re using every half hour of every day, and what you’re paying for it, so you are empowered to change how you use electricity to save even more.

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• Indi — indi keeps every observation, document and reminder about your child organised in one place, ready to share with the clinicians and family supporting them.
• Ovum — Meet Ovum, the intelligent health journal mobile app designed for womankind.
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• Luminoma — Luminoma will enable easy access to objective and precise skin cancer screening. With Luminoma, clinicians can confidently discern malignant from benign, reducing unnecessary referrals and biopsies.
• Upstock — Easily manage all your hospitality, foodservice and FMCG grocery orders. Automate invoicing, pricing, payments and logistics with powerful AI tools.
• Factor — Plug and play forecasting and pricing tools for modern energy utilities.

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• Starcloud — Explore Starcloud's pioneering data centers in space, offering 90% lower electricity costs and 24/7 solar-powered efficiency. Join us today & learn more!
• Cognition — Cognition develops artificial intelligence systems for software engineering and code automation. The company operates Devin, an AI software engineer that plans, writes, tests, debugs, and deploys code through integrated development workflows. Its platform works with existing development tools and codebases to support engineering tasks acrossapplication development, maintenance, and issue resolution. Cognition also provides tools that assist teams with system design, technical workflows, and collaborative coding processes. The company focuses on AI agents that automate repetitive engineering work while supporting software teams in managing complex development tasks.
• Ramp — Join thousands of forward-thinking businesses using Ramp to control spend, save time, and automate busywork.

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• Klarna — Einkaufen, was du willst. Bezahlen, wie du willst. Klarna bietet dir verschiedene Zahlungsarten an. Du entscheidest, welche am besten zu dir passt.
• yamuntu — Get sponsored by brands, save money with your Instagram story and inspire your friends!
• One Earth Rising™ — One Earth Rising and its team come from the core gaming market and have built games with millions of players on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. The company's Ownable Game Assets transform temporary game purchases into lasting, tradeable collections while connecting digital and real-world engagement.

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• Vend — Vend is web-based point-of-sale and retail management software. Vend allows real-world retail store owners or managers to have full visibility and centralized control of one to many retail stores.Vend runs in the browser and supports full online and offline modes. Even though Vend is web-based it works offline, so users can keep making salesif the internet drops out.Vend integrates seamlessly with other web applications used to run retail stores, like accounting, eCommerce, appointment scheduling, and others.The Vend platform is subscription-based, never requires backups or upgrades and lets retailers get on with running their retail enterprise instead of worrying about their IT infrastructure.
• Magnet Capital — Launched in 2017, Magnet Capital is an Australian investment fund focused solely on crypto and digital assets
• Ordermentum — Ordermentum is a wholesale online order management system for the food and beverage industry. Book a free demo to learn how mobile ordering and payments can help you.

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• Linca — Domestic refining of lithium, nickel & cobalt for the energy transition.
• Wellumio — Wellumio is a medical technology company redefining the boundaries of clinical imaging. We’re fusing technology, design innovation, and medical expertise to create new diagnostic pathways that support the timely delivery of urgent stroke care.
• 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.