New Zealand funding

Sterling is a New Zealand AI startup that develops an 'autopilot' for finance teams, allowing them to deploy AI workflows for tasks like invoice processing and bank reconciliation. The company aims to transform accounting workflows by shifting roles from operational to strategic, making it easier for finance teams to manage their tasks efficiently.

The Kiwi space capsule startup is focused on developing innovative space capsule technology. This funding round will help them advance their projects and bring their solutions to market, highlighting the growing interest in space exploration and technology.

CullBeck is a deep-tech company that has developed a novel ironmaking process using hydrogen as a chemical reductant, significantly reducing production time. The company targets the steel industry, aiming to provide a more sustainable alternative to traditional methods that rely on coking coal.

Hyades is a Kiwi AI mapping startup that transforms complex satellite, drone, and radar data into AI-ready risk models. Targeting industries such as insurance, agriculture, and climate science, the company aims to automate the process of understanding spatial data to improve decision-making. The recent funding round will help scale their platform and secure enterprise partners.

Halter is a New Zealand-based company that develops solar-powered, GPS-enabled collars for cattle, allowing farmers to create virtual fences and monitor animal behavior through software. The company serves over 2,000 farmers and ranchers across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, and has sold 1 million collars to date, positioning itself as a leader in livestock management technology.

OneReg is a New Zealand-based aviation technology company that provides a centralized platform for managing aviation safety, regulatory, and compliance data. The platform helps airlines and airports streamline compliance processes and improve operational efficiency. This funding will accelerate their expansion into the U.K. and Europe and enhance their product development.