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Sprout

Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Palmerston North

Description

Sprout is seeking the world's best agritech & agrifood businesses to accelerate their growth and impact on the world.

Investor Profile

Sprout has backed more than 4 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 100% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, 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

  • Pre Seed (50%)
  • Seed (50%)

Country Focus

  • New Zealand (75%)
  • United States (25%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Food And Beverage
  • Agriculture
  • Bioinformatics
  • Sustainability
  • Health Diagnostics
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Who does Sprout frequently co-invest with?

Finistere Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 2
Callaghan Innovation
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Lower Hutt
Co-Investments: 2
OurCrowd
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 2
Fonterra Co-operative Group
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Co-Investments: 2
Booster
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sprout?

Scanabull

Raglan, Marlborough, New Zealand

Scanabull is a simplifying cattle weighing from farm to processor for fast, flexible, and stress‑free, with no crush or guesswork.

AgricultureConstructionMachinery Manufacturing
Pre SeedMar 23, 2026
Amount Raised: $639,311
Forever Harvest

Lincoln, Auckland, New Zealand

Forever Harvest is a food technology startup specializing in cellular horticulture.

BiotechnologyHorticulturePlant-Based Foods
Pre SeedFeb 24, 2026
Amount Raised: $715,670
Bontia Bio

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Bontia Bio is dedicated to creating natural parasiticides for crop protection and animal health.

Biotechnology
SeedMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $718,611
DNAiTECH

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

DNAiTECH is a biotechnology company developing innovative point-of-care (POC) diagnostics systems.

BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
Pre SeedOct 21, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,579
Metrovate

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Metrovate is a biotechnology company which enhance global health and sustainability via sophisticated research and development.

AgricultureBioinformaticsSustainability
SeedMay 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $612,395
Jooules

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Jooules offers a sustainable food system to ensure a greener, healthier future.

BiotechnologyEnvironmental ConsultingFood and Beverage
Pre SeedMay 1, 2024
Amount Raised: $593,309

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