# Top 24 Biotech Startups in New Zealand by Funding (2026)

> The 24 best-funded biotech startups in New Zealand, ranked by total funding raised: $73M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/biotech-startups-new-zealand (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Mint Innovation** Mint Innovation is a New Zealand-based cleantech company founded in 2016, focused on biometallurgical e-waste recycling.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mint-innovation) Mint Innovation is a New Zealand-based cleantech company founded in 2016, focused on biometallurgical e-waste recycling. *Founded* 2016 Auckland, New Zealand **$11M** last round Jul 2025
- 2 [**TamoRx** TamoRx is a Biotech company that is focused on research and development of biological mechanism within cells for cancer treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tamorx) TamoRx is a Biotech company that is focused on research and development of biological mechanism within cells for cancer treatment. *Founded* 2016 Auckland, New Zealand **$9.9M** last round Jun 2022
- 3 [**Amaroq Therapeutics** Amaroq Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand that focuses on developing innovative cancer therapeutics targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/amaroq-therapeutics) Amaroq Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand that focuses on developing innovative cancer therapeutics targeting long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). *Founded* 2021 Auckland, New Zealand **$9.7M** last round Jul 2021
- 4 [**Ruminant BioTech** Ruminant BioTech is an agri-tech company based in New Zealand, dedicated to developing solutions that reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ruminant-biotech) Ruminant BioTech is an agri-tech company based in New Zealand, dedicated to developing solutions that reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock. *Founded* 2021 Auckland, New Zealand **$9.5M** last round Nov 2025
- 5 [**Lucidome Bio** Lucidome Bio is a New Zealand-based ag-biotech company founded in June 2024 by AgriZeroNZ.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lucidome-bio) Lucidome Bio is a New Zealand-based ag-biotech company founded in June 2024 by AgriZeroNZ. *Founded* - New Zealand **$9.0M** last round Nov 2026
- 6 [**Outlier Space** Outlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/outlier-space) Outlier Space is a commercial microgravity company based in Auckland, New Zealand. *Founded* 2025 Auckland, New Zealand **$7.3M** last round Jul 2026
- 7 [**Scentian Bio** Scentian Bio is a biotechnology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scentian-bio) Scentian Bio is a biotechnology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2021 Auckland, New Zealand **$7.2M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**CertusBio** CertusBio helps industrial processors improve yields, reduce costs and achieve better environmental outcomes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/certusbio) CertusBio helps industrial processors improve yields, reduce costs and achieve better environmental outcomes. *Founded* 2015 Lincoln, New Zealand **$3.3M** last round Sept 2021
- 9 [**BioOra** BioOra is a biotechnology company that specializes in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioora) BioOra is a biotechnology company that specializes in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy services. *Founded* - Wellington, New Zealand **$2.3M** last round Nov 2024
- 10 [**DNAiTECH**](https://millionrounds.com/company/dnaitech) *Founded* - New Zealand **$1.1M** last round Oct 2024
- 11 [**Inhibit Coatings** Inhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/inhibit-coatings) Inhibit Coatings is a Wellington, New Zealand-based nanotechnology company founded in 2016 by Dr. *Founded* - Wellington, New Zealand **$921K** last round Jun 2023
- 12 [**Forever Harvest** Forever Harvest is a food technology startup specializing in cellular horticulture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/forever-harvest) Forever Harvest is a food technology startup specializing in cellular horticulture. *Founded* - Lincoln, New Zealand **$716K** last round Feb 2026
- 13 [**Bontia Bio** Bontia Bio is a synthetic biology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on animal health and agriculture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bontia-bio) Bontia Bio is a synthetic biology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on animal health and agriculture. *Founded* 2024 Wellington, New Zealand **$715K** last round Mar 2025
- 14 [**InsituGen** InsituGen is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, New Zealand, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/insitugen) InsituGen is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, New Zealand, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Cambridge, New Zealand **$297K** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Helius Therapeutics** Helius Therapeutics cultivates, researches, and manufactures medicinal cannabis products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/helius-therapeutics) Helius Therapeutics cultivates, researches, and manufactures medicinal cannabis products. *Founded* 2017 Auckland, New Zealand **$57K** last round May 2024
- 16 [**HydrOxSys** Hydroxsys is a clean technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by engineers and scientists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydroxsys) Hydroxsys is a clean technology company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded by engineers and scientists. *Founded* 2013 Auckland, New Zealand **$54K** last round Aug 2023
- 17 [**Daisy Lab** Daisy Lab is a biotechnology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on transforming the dairy industry through precision fermentation technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daisy-lab) Daisy Lab is a biotechnology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on transforming the dairy industry through precision fermentation technology. *Founded* 2020 Auckland, New Zealand **$31K** last round Apr 2024
- 18 [**Humble Bee Bio** Humble Bee Bio is a biotechnology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2010.](https://millionrounds.com/company/humble-bee-bio) Humble Bee Bio is a biotechnology company based in Wellington, New Zealand, founded in 2010. *Founded* 2010 Wellington, New Zealand **$28K** last round Jul 2023
- 19 [**Sapro-Tech** Sapro-Tech is a New Zealand-based company specializing in next-generation materials, particularly sustainable leather alternatives made from fungi and mycelium.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sapro-tech) 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 **$28K** last round Jul 2024
- 20 [**Jooules** Jooules is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jooules) Jooules is a biotechnology company based in New Zealand, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Wellington, New Zealand **$21K** last round May 2024
- 21 [**Cirrus Materials Science** Cirrus Materials Science invests in talent, research & development, and marketing to create patents, innovation, and branding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cirrus-materials-science) Cirrus Materials Science invests in talent, research & development, and marketing to create patents, innovation, and branding. *Founded* 2016 Wairau Valley, New Zealand **$20K** last round Jul 2024
- 22 [**Heliase Genomics** Heliase Genomics is a synthetic biology company that surveys nature for commercially valuable products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heliase-genomics) Heliase Genomics is a synthetic biology company that surveys nature for commercially valuable products. *Founded* 2011 Auckland, New Zealand **$19K** last round Aug 2021
- 23 [**Orbis Diagnostics** Orbis Diagnostics is a microfluidic platform technology to miniaturize and automate accurate lab testing for points of need.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbis-diagnostics) Orbis Diagnostics is a microfluidic platform technology to miniaturize and automate accurate lab testing for points of need. *Founded* 2016 Auckland, New Zealand **$7K** last round Jul 2024
- 24 [**Greenfern Industries** Greenfern Industries is a 100% NZ owned and operated therapeutics company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greenfern-industries) Greenfern Industries is a 100% NZ owned and operated therapeutics company. *Founded* 2018 Hawera, New Zealand **$7K** last round Jul 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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