Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
AgriZeroNZ makes its first investment in an Australian startup
News in Brief

AgriZeroNZ makes its first investment in an Australian startup

The joint venture invested $1.5m and led Bovotica’s seed funding round.

Staff reporters 08 May 2025
Sprout Agritech nurtures its crop of food and farm startups
Business of Food The Business of Food

Sprout Agritech nurtures its crop of food and farm startups

Its CEO thinks NZ's new tech companies are far too modest about their achievements.

Greg Hurrell 05 May 2025
Fintech might be NZ's best hope for economic growth
Technology

Fintech might be NZ's best hope for economic growth

The fintech sector is growing at a rate of 26% year-over-year.

Greg Hurrell 02 May 2025
AgriZeroNZ puts an extra $5m into US startup Hoofprint Biome
News in Brief

AgriZeroNZ puts an extra $5m into US startup Hoofprint Biome

The startup company plans to trial its methane-reducing tech on NZ cattle in 2026.

Staff reporters 01 May 2025