A unicorn is a startup marked at USD 1 Billion or more. These are highly innovative and market disruptive startups. New Zealand has more than 40.4K+ startups. Of these, 2 have become Unicorns, with the latest entrant to the club being Halter on Jun 24, 2025. In 2026, New Zealand has seen no new unicorn startups.
Globally, New Zealand is number 49 in terms of total Unicorns created, behind Malaysia (2 unicorns) at rank 48 and Lithuania (2 unicorns) at rank 47. Auckland leads the list of cities in New Zealand with most unicorns at 2. Among sectors, Food and Agriculture Tech has seen the most unicorns created at 1, followed by Enterprise Applications at 1, and Consumer at 1
Here is a list of all 2 unicorns created in New Zealand:
2. Halter
Halter joined the Unicorn Club on Jun 24, 2025 after raising a $***** Series D funding round led by Bond Capital, valuing it at $*****.
Revolutionizing pasture management with virtual fencing and animal monitoring technology. This company provides a cutting-edge operating system for pasture-based farms, leveraging technology to enhance productivity and sustainability. Their core offering includes virtual fencing, pasture management tools, and animal health monitoring, all accessible through an intuitive mobile and desktop app. The system uses lightweight, solar-powered collars to transmit animal data, enabling farmers to remotely manage herds, optimize grazing, and improve mating results. This innovative approach reduces farm workload, increases pasture utilization, and supports better animal welfare. The company's solution brings animal and pasture data together, empowering farmers to make informed decisions and achieve greater efficiency. It is a tech company offering a SaaS solution that transforms traditional farming practices through data-driven insights and automation. They are focused on creating a positive social impact by promoting sustainable agriculture and improving the lives of farmers and their animals.
Key facts about Halter
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Auckland (New Zealand)
- Stage: Series E
- Primary Sector: Livestock Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 9 years 5 months
- Top investors : Bond Capital, RAA Capital
- Annual Revenue: $50M - $100M as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $401M
- Employee Count: 567 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Mar 24, 2026, $*****
Crimson Education joined the Unicorn Club on Nov 05, 2024
Provider of application consulting services for students seeking higher education. They assist students with university admissions strategy, including school selection and application deadlines. The company offers extracurricular and leadership mentoring to help students build their profiles. Essay writing development is provided, from ideation to final drafts. Students receive feedback from former admissions officers.
Key facts about Crimson Education
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Auckland (New Zealand)
- Stage: Series D
- Primary Sector: Higher Education Tech
- Time to Unicorn: 11 years 10 months
- Top investors : Verlinvest, Altered Capital
- Valuation: $*****
- Total Funding till date: $114M
- Employee Count: 2,007 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jul 23, 2024, $*****
