Startups

News and analysis on New Zealand startups including new and early-stage businesses across tech, agritech, open banking, gaming and other industries.
Daisy Lab announces 'breakthrough' in bovine protein production
Startups

Daisy Lab announces 'breakthrough' in bovine protein production

Daisy Labs produces dairy-identical proteins using precision fermentation.

Staff reporters 12 May 2025
AgriZeroNZ makes its first investment in an Australian startup
Startups

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
Startups 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
Startups

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