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AI startups in New Zealand

31 AI startups in New Zealand have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 31 that have raised the most, $858M between them, with Auckland the most common home.

$858Mraised by these 31
31on our record in all
Aucklandmost common home
Halterraised the most
  1. 1HalterHalter is an innovative agricultural technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016.

    Halter is an innovative agricultural technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$689Mlast round Mar 2026
  2. 2Insite AIPremier strategic partner to the world's largest Consumer Goods companies for sales, category, and revenue management.

    Premier strategic partner to the world's largest Consumer Goods companies for sales, category, and revenue management.

    Founded 2019Bentonville, New Zealand$21Mlast round Oct 2022
  3. 3AlimetryAlimetry is a MedTech company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2019.

    Alimetry is a MedTech company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Auckland, New Zealand$18Mlast round Oct 2024
  4. 4MarlooFounded -New Zealand$14Mlast round Apr 2026
  5. 5IdeallyFounded -New Zealand$14Mlast round Apr 2026
  6. 6Starboard Maritime IntelligenceStarboard is a subscription-based software that offers teams an overview of maritime activity as well as robust analytical tools.

    Starboard is a subscription-based software that offers teams an overview of maritime activity as well as robust analytical tools.

    Founded 2019Wellington, New Zealand$14Mlast round Sept 2025
  7. 7CarusoFounded -New Zealand$13Mlast round Apr 2026
  8. 8Altered State MachineAltered State Machine is a new protocol for non fungible intelligence.

    Altered State Machine is a new protocol for non fungible intelligence.

    Founded 2021New Zealand$11Mlast round Mar 2022
  9. 9HectreHectre is a New Zealand-based ag-tech company focused on orchard management and post-harvest fruit quality solutions.

    Hectre is a New Zealand-based ag-tech company focused on orchard management and post-harvest fruit quality solutions.

    Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$10Mlast round Feb 2026
  10. 10FaceMeFounded -New Zealand$10Mlast round Nov 2018
  11. 11BlackpearlFounded -New Zealand$8.7Mlast round Oct 2025
  12. 12Grw AIFounded -New Zealand$6.2Mlast round Jul 2026
  13. 13WatchfulWatchful is a website maintenance tool that backups, updates, and secures websites.

    Watchful is a website maintenance tool that backups, updates, and secures websites.

    Founded 2012Sussex, New Zealand$6.2Mlast round Sept 2025
  14. 14DataMasqueDataMasque is a data security and software development company based in Auckland, New Zealand.

    DataMasque is a data security and software development company based in Auckland, New Zealand.

    Founded 2019Auckland, New Zealand$5.6Mlast round Jun 2026
  15. 15JavlnJAVLN is an Australasian insurance software company based in Auckland, New Zealand.

    JAVLN is an Australasian insurance software company based in Auckland, New Zealand.

    Founded 2011Auckland, New Zealand$4.0Mlast round Oct 2025
  16. 16KāhuKAHU is a Norwegian startup founded in 2025 that develops a real-time, crowdsourced radar detection network for tracking vessels at sea.

    KAHU is a Norwegian startup founded in 2025 that develops a real-time, crowdsourced radar detection network for tracking vessels at sea.

    Founded 2025Oslo, New Zealand$3.0Mlast round Jul 2021
  17. 17VXTVXT is automating half of the workday by transforming the way the world communicates.

    VXT is automating half of the workday by transforming the way the world communicates.

    Founded 2018New Zealand$2.5Mlast round May 2025
  18. 18inviolInviol is an AI developer and has the tools to make a significant impact in the health and safety technology area.

    Inviol is an AI developer and has the tools to make a significant impact in the health and safety technology area.

    Founded 2021Auckland, New Zealand$2.5Mlast round Dec 2023
  19. 19PolymathPolymath Capital is a remote-first firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies with an emphasis on community, longevity, and financial democratization.

    Polymath Capital is a remote-first firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies with an emphasis on community, longevity, and financial democratization.

    Founded -New Zealand$1.4Mlast round Mar 2026
  20. 20HuckleberryFounded -New Zealand$1.2Mlast round Oct 2025
  21. 21HyadesThe geospatial-native MLOps platform for enterprise ML teams to build, evaluate, and deploy spatial models that get smarter with every experiment.

    The geospatial-native MLOps platform for enterprise ML teams to build, evaluate, and deploy spatial models that get smarter with every experiment.

    Founded 2024Auckland, New Zealand$634Klast round Jul 2026
  22. 22AzonicFounded -New Zealand$597Klast round Aug 2026
  23. 23CoffeeAICoffeeAI was an Auckland, New Zealand-based company founded in 2019 that developed an AI-powered outreach platform for sales and marketing teams.

    CoffeeAI was an Auckland, New Zealand-based company founded in 2019 that developed an AI-powered outreach platform for sales and marketing teams.

    Founded 2023Auckland, New Zealand$500Klast round Mar 2022
  24. 24Arcanum AIArcanum AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2016.

    Arcanum AI is an artificial intelligence company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Wellington, New Zealand$460Klast round Aug 2023
  25. 25CarbonTrailCarbonTrail is a technology company that develops tools to measure and reduce carbon emissions.

    CarbonTrail is a technology company that develops tools to measure and reduce carbon emissions.

    Founded -Christchurch, New Zealand$406Klast round Aug 2024
  26. 26PAM NZPAM NZ is an AI-driven personal assistant designed to help families and lighten the mental burden for working parents.

    PAM NZ is an AI-driven personal assistant designed to help families and lighten the mental burden for working parents.

    Founded -Wellington, New Zealand$334Klast round Sept 2025
  27. 27PAMFounded -New Zealand$331Klast round Oct 2025
  28. 28HairspaceHairspace is pioneering the future of grooming with the world's first fully automated robotic grooming platform.

    Hairspace is pioneering the future of grooming with the world's first fully automated robotic grooming platform.

    Founded 2021Scottsdale, New Zealand$23Klast round Jul 2023
  29. 29Engender TechnologiesEngender Technologies is developed a technology to separate X- and Y-bearing bull sperm cells.

    Engender Technologies is developed a technology to separate X- and Y-bearing bull sperm cells.

    Founded 2011Auckland, New Zealand$22Klast round Aug 2022
  30. 30Virtual Medical CoachingVirtual Medical Coaching specializes in VR simulations, big data, artificial intelligence services.

    Virtual Medical Coaching specializes in VR simulations, big data, artificial intelligence services.

    Founded 2015Christchurch, New Zealand$20Klast round Jul 2024
  31. 31Tai Pari MōhioTai Pari Mōhio is an Information Technology company that provides software development and AI services.

    Tai Pari Mōhio is an Information Technology company that provides software development and AI services.

    Founded -Takapuna, New Zealand$14Klast round Jul 2024
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
Rounds we tracksource: Millionrounds

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