Startup Landscape in New Zealand

New Zealand has over 39,257 startups across the country. Of these, 1.57K are funded companies that have collectively raised $10.6B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 3,653 investors have participated in 1,201 funding rounds, with 125 startups securing early-stage funding and 48 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,718 new companies have been founded, raising over $81.4M in funding. Startups in New Zealand have witnessed 770 acquisitions and 636 IPOs, while 2,736 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 842 companies have been founded by women.