
Callaghan Innovation
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Description
New Zealand’s innovation agency, Te Pokapū Auaha Callaghan Innovation empowers the innovators and entrepreneurs of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Investor Profile
Callaghan Innovation has backed more than 5 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Debt Financing, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in New Zealand, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Environmental Consulting, Food and Beverage.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
Stage Focus
- Seed (40%)
- Debt Financing (40%)
- Pre Seed (20%)
Country Focus
- New Zealand (80%)
- United States (20%)
Industry Focus
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Consulting
- Food And Beverage
- Agriculture
- Bioinformatics
- Sustainability
- Farming
- Livestock
- Real Time
- Health Diagnostics
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