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Biotech startups in New Zealand
24 biotech startups in New Zealand have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 24 that have raised the most, $73M between them, with Auckland the most common home.
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Mint InnovationMint Innovation is a New Zealand-based cleantech company founded in 2016, focused on biometallurgical e-waste recycling.Mint Innovation is a New Zealand-based cleantech company founded in 2016, focused on biometallurgical e-waste recycling.
Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$11Mlast round Jul 2025 - 2
TamoRxTamoRx is a Biotech company that is focused on research and development of biological mechanism within cells for cancer treatment.TamoRx is a Biotech company that is focused on research and development of biological mechanism within cells for cancer treatment.
Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$9.9Mlast round Jun 2022 - 3
Amaroq TherapeuticsAmaroq Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand that focuses on developing innovative cancer therapeutics targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs).Amaroq Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand that focuses on developing innovative cancer therapeutics targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs).
Founded 2021Auckland, New Zealand$9.7Mlast round Jul 2021 - 4
Ruminant BioTechRuminant BioTech is an agri-tech company based in New Zealand, dedicated to developing solutions that reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock.Ruminant BioTech is an agri-tech company based in New Zealand, dedicated to developing solutions that reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock.
Founded 2021Auckland, New Zealand$9.5Mlast round Nov 2025 - 5
Lucidome BioLucidome Bio is a New Zealand-based ag-biotech company founded in June 2024 by AgriZeroNZ.Lucidome Bio is a New Zealand-based ag-biotech company founded in June 2024 by AgriZeroNZ.
Founded -New Zealand$9.0Mlast round Nov 2026 - 6
Outlier SpaceOutlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand.Outlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Founded 2025Auckland, New Zealand$7.3Mlast round Jul 2026 - 7
Scentian BioScentian Bio is a biotechnology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020.Scentian Bio is a biotechnology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020.
Founded 2021Auckland, New Zealand$7.2Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
CertusBioCertusBio helps industrial processors improve yields, reduce costs and achieve better environmental outcomes.CertusBio helps industrial processors improve yields, reduce costs and achieve better environmental outcomes.
Founded 2015Lincoln, New Zealand$3.3Mlast round Sept 2021 - 9
BioOraBioOra is a biotechnology company that specializes in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy services.BioOra is a biotechnology company that specializes in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy services.
Founded -Wellington, New Zealand$2.3Mlast round Nov 2024 - 10DNAiTECHFounded -New Zealand$1.1Mlast round Oct 2024
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Inhibit CoatingsInhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr.Inhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr.
Founded -Wellington, New Zealand$921Klast round Jun 2023 - 12
Forever HarvestForever Harvest is a food technology startup specializing in cellular horticulture.Forever Harvest is a food technology startup specializing in cellular horticulture.
Founded -Lincoln, New Zealand$716Klast round Feb 2026 - 13
Bontia BioBontia Bio is a synthetic biology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on animal health and agriculture.Bontia Bio is a synthetic biology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on animal health and agriculture.
Founded 2024Wellington, New Zealand$715Klast round Mar 2025 - 14
InsituGenInsituGen is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, New Zealand, founded in 2020.InsituGen is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, New Zealand, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Cambridge, New Zealand$297Klast round Jul 2025 - 15
Helius TherapeuticsHelius Therapeutics cultivates, researches, and manufactures medicinal cannabis products.Helius Therapeutics cultivates, researches, and manufactures medicinal cannabis products.
Founded 2017Auckland, New Zealand$57Klast round May 2024 - 16
HydrOxSysHydroxsys is a clean technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by engineers and scientists.Hydroxsys is a clean technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by engineers and scientists.
Founded 2013Auckland, New Zealand$54Klast round Aug 2023 - 17
Daisy LabDaisy Lab is a biotechnology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on transforming the dairy industry through precision fermentation technology.Daisy Lab is a biotechnology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on transforming the dairy industry through precision fermentation technology.
Founded 2020Auckland, New Zealand$31Klast round Apr 2024 - 18
Humble Bee BioHumble Bee Bio is a biotechnology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2010.Humble Bee Bio is a biotechnology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2010.
Founded 2010Wellington, New Zealand$28Klast round Jul 2023 - 19
Sapro-TechSapro-Tech is a New Zealand-based company specializing in next-generation materials, particularly sustainable leather alternatives made from fungi and mycelium.Sapro-Tech is a New Zealand-based company specializing in next-generation materials, particularly sustainable leather alternatives made from fungi and mycelium.
Founded -Auckland, New Zealand$28Klast round Jul 2024 - 20
JooulesJooules is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand, founded in 2022.Jooules is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand, founded in 2022.
Founded 2022Wellington, New Zealand$21Klast round May 2024 - 21
Cirrus Materials ScienceCirrus Materials Science invests in talent, research & development, and marketing to create patents, innovation, and branding.Cirrus Materials Science invests in talent, research & development, and marketing to create patents, innovation, and branding.
Founded 2016Wairau Valley, New Zealand$20Klast round Jul 2024 - 22
Heliase GenomicsHeliase Genomics is a synthetic biology company that surveys nature for commercially valuable products.Heliase Genomics is a synthetic biology company that surveys nature for commercially valuable products.
Founded 2011Auckland, New Zealand$19Klast round Aug 2021 - 23
Orbis DiagnosticsOrbis Diagnostics is a microfluidic platform technology to miniaturize and automate accurate lab testing for points of need.Orbis Diagnostics is a microfluidic platform technology to miniaturize and automate accurate lab testing for points of need.
Founded 2016Auckland, New Zealand$7Klast round Jul 2024 - 24Greenfern IndustriesGreenfern Industries is a 100% NZ owned and operated therapeutics company.
Greenfern Industries is a 100% NZ owned and operated therapeutics company.
Founded 2018Hawera, New Zealand$7Klast round Jul 2024
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