About startup landscape in New Zealand
New Zealand has over 38,282 startups across the country. Of these, 1.56K are funded companies that have collectively raised $10.5B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 3,643 investors have participated in 1,194 funding rounds, with 124 startups securing early-stage funding and 48 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,506 new companies have been founded, raising over $87.1M in funding. Startups in New Zealand have witnessed 767 acquisitions and 611 IPOs, while 2,736 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 845 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in New Zealand
Xero is the top company in New Zealand, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in New Zealand:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of accounting software and related tools for business management | Wellington (New Zealand) | 2006 | Public | - | |
Online auction platform for used multi-category products | Wellington (New Zealand) | 1999 | Acquired | - | |
Integrated power and gas company | Auckland (New Zealand) | 1999 | Public | - | |
Online platform for booking multiple categories of travel services | Auckland (New Zealand) | 1940 | Public | - | |
Provider of mobile & broadband plans | Auckland (New Zealand) | 2001 | Acquired | $28M |
Recent Funding Rounds in New Zealand
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $411M has been raised in 27 equity
funding rounds across New Zealand. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $230M had been raised across 23 rounds in New Zealand. So, 2026 has seen a 78.39% rise in funding in companies of New Zealand as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in New Zealand:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8706 | Aug 13, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6187 | Jul 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9124 | Jul 13, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8644 | Jul 09, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 7066 | Jul 09, 2026 |
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- 38.3K+ Total Companies
- $10.5B+ Total Funding
- 1.6K+ Funded Companies
- 610+ IPOs
- 765+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in New Zealand
New Zealand Growth Capital Partners is the top investor in companies of New Zealand based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in New Zealand:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
Auckland (New Zealand) | ||
Wellington (New Zealand) | ||
Auckland (New Zealand) |
Acquisitions in New Zealand
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 22 acquisitions happened in New Zealand. Last year, in 2025, a total of 37 acquisitions happened in New Zealand.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in New Zealand:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 10, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jun 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2026 |
IPOs in New Zealand
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 3 IPOs happened in New Zealand.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in New Zealand:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 19, 2025 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Dec 19, 2025 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Oct 01, 2025 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Sep 14, 2023 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Dec 02, 2022 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) |
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