New Zealand funding

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.