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AgriZeroNZ

Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland

Description

AgriZeroNZ is a partnership between the New Zealand government and major agribusinesses.

Investor Profile

AgriZeroNZ has backed more than 7 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 57% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, New Zealand.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Animal Feed, Livestock.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Seed (29%)
  • Pre Seed (14%)
  • Series Unknown (14%)
  • Series B (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (43%)
  • Sweden (14%)
  • New Zealand (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Animal Feed
  • Livestock
  • Agtech
  • Life Science
  • Agriculture
  • Biopharma
  • Cannabis
  • Sustainability
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Who does AgriZeroNZ frequently co-invest with?

Alexandria Venture Investments
North America, California, United States, Pasadena
Co-Investments: 1
Rabo Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 2
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 1
Ponderosa Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
Climate Pledge Fund
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 1
Grantham Foundation
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 1
Good Growth Capital
North America, South Carolina, United States, Charleston
Co-Investments: 2
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Twynam Agricultural Group
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
Overview
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by AgriZeroNZ?

Arkea Bio

Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States

Arkea Bio develops technology to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the agricultural industry.

Biotechnology
Series ASep 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
BiomEdit

Fishers, Indiana, United States

Microbiome Innovation for Animal Health

Biotechnology
Series BJul 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $18,400,000

Bovotica aims to eliminate the microbiota in the rumen to lower methane.

AgTechBiotechnologyLivestock
SeedMay 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Hoofprint Biome

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Hoofprint Biome is a biotechnology company that develops probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production.

Animal FeedBiotechnologyLife ScienceLivestock
Series AApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
BioLumic

Palmerston North, Wellington, New Zealand

BioLumic unlocks the natural genetic potential of seeds and seedlings with specialized light treatments, data science, and technology.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyCannabisSustainability
Series BApr 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,300,000
Agteria Biotech

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

Agetria Biotech is a biotech startup that specializes in agricultural solutions, providing sustainable feed additives for livestock.

AgricultureAgTechAnimal Feed
SeedFeb 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,215,942

Lucidome Bio develops a simple vaccine to reduce ruminant methane emissions while solving an acute climate change issue.

Biopharma
Series UnknownSep 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Arkea Bio

Reno, Nevada, United States

Arkea Bio develops technology to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the agricultural industry.

Biotechnology
Series AMay 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $26,500,000
Hoofprint Biome

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Hoofprint Biome is a biotechnology company that develops probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production.

Animal FeedBiotechnologyLife ScienceLivestock
Pre SeedAug 31, 2023