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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?

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