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Callaghan Innovation Portfolio Companies

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

Last updated: July 2026

Callaghan Innovation Investment Overview

Portfolio Companies
291
Total Invested
$128.0M
Average Investment
$928K

Callaghan Innovation's Most Recent Investments (2020+)

Company NameFoundedFunding StageAmountCity
Avasa2025Seed$2.8MAuckland
Bovonic2025SeedUndisclosedOmanawa
Elli Cares2025Grant$4.0MDunedin
Mint Innovation2025Grant$10.9MParnell
InsituGen2025Pre-SeedUndisclosedDunedin
Litmaps2025Series A$1.0MWellington
Opo Bio2025SeedUndisclosedAuckland
VXT2025Series Unknown$2.5MChristchurch
Naut2025Non Equity AssistanceUndisclosedWhangarei
Aimer Development2025SeedUndisclosedHamilton

Complete List of Callaghan Innovation Portfolio Companies (291)

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#CompanyStageAmountLocation
101AvasaSeed$2.8MAuckland, New Zealand
102BovonicSeedUndisclosedOmanawa, New Zealand
103Elli CaresGrant$4.0MDunedin, New Zealand
104Mint InnovationGrant$10.9MParnell, New Zealand
105InsituGenPre-SeedUndisclosedDunedin, New Zealand
106LitmapsSeries A$1.0MWellington, New Zealand
107Opo BioSeedUndisclosedAuckland, New Zealand
108VXTSeries Unknown$2.5MChristchurch, New Zealand
109NautNon Equity AssistanceUndisclosedWhangarei, New Zealand
110Aimer DevelopmentSeedUndisclosedHamilton, New Zealand
ManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

Avasa is a medical device company that helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.

Auckland, New Zealand
August 2025
$2.8M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureAgTechFarmingManufacturingSoftware

Bovonic is an agriculture software developer that helps dairy farmers to enhance the productivity and profitability of their animals.

Omanawa, New Zealand
August 2025
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Assistive TechnologyElder CareHealth CareHome Health CareWellness

Elli Cares is a mobile app that connects seniors with their loved ones, supporting independent living and providing peace of mind.

Dunedin, New Zealand
July 2025
$4.0M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Biotechnology

Developing a biometallurgical processes that use microbes to capture value from metal waste streams while mitigating environmental harm.

Parnell, New Zealand
July 2025
$10.9M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyTest and MeasurementVeterinary

InsituGen is reinventing steroid hormone testing with the world’s first low-cost test for the detection of androgen and estrogen bioactivity

Dunedin, New Zealand
July 2025
Pre-Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Data VisualizationMarket ResearchSoftware

Litmaps is a provider of a research software platform.

Wellington, New Zealand
May 2025
$1.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Alternative ProteinBiotechnologyFood and BeverageMeat and PoultryNutrition

Opo Bio is a B2B supplier of livestock cells for cultivated meat production.

Auckland, New Zealand
May 2025
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Artificial Intelligence (AI)B2BMobileSaaSSoftware

VXT is a software firm that offers a comprehensive VoIP telephone system for legal professionals.

Christchurch, New Zealand
May 2025
$2.5M
Series Unknown

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Marine TechnologyProduct DesignService Industry

Naut is an electric propulsion technology company focused on designing and making electric motors for the marine industry.

Whangarei, New Zealand
April 2025
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgTechAnimal FeedAquacultureSoftwareWeb Development

Aimer Farming is an agritech company developing AI-powered tools to assist farmers in optimizing pasture management.

Hamilton, New Zealand
April 2025
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Biotechnology

Bontia Bio is dedicated to creating natural parasiticides for crop protection and animal health.

Wellington, New Zealand
March 2025
$715K
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

ManufacturingMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Advemto is the manufacturer and developer of ultrafast spectroscopy systems that help researchers.

Wellington, New Zealand
February 2025
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric Vehicle

Kwetta mission is to revolutionize electric vehicle charging by unlocking the potential of power grids.

Onekawa, New Zealand
January 2025
$10.5M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

CleanTechEnvironmental Engineering

Aspiring Materials is a Climate-tech startup.

Christchurch, New Zealand
December 2024
Convertible Note

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

LogisticsMechanical EngineeringTransportation

Bison Group designs and develops portable container weighing and lifting solutions.

Dunedin, New Zealand
December 2024
$580K
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Call CenterEducationHealth CareHospital

RosterLab is a technology firm that uses AI to automate every part of the rostering process for healthcare.

Auckland, New Zealand
November 2024
$1.0M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareTherapeutics

BioOra is a biotechnology company that specializes in revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy services.

Wellington, New Zealand
November 2024
$2.3M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AgricultureEnvironmental ConsultingSustainabilityTechnical Support

KiwiFibre is an environmental organization that provides fiber engineering and material design services with cutting-edge technology.

Christchurch, New Zealand
November 2024
$1.9M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device

Next Generation Technology for Gastric Disorders

Auckland, New Zealand
October 2024
$18.0M
Series A

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics

DNAiTECH is a biotechnology company developing innovative point-of-care (POC) diagnostics systems.

Grovetown, New Zealand
October 2024
$452K
Debt Financing

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device

Toku Eyes creates diagnostic and screening tools to eliminate doctors' preventable health and vision deterioration.

Auckland, New Zealand
September 2024
$2.5M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

AerospaceAir TransportationInformation Technology

Astrix Astronautics is a spaceship power transformation technology.

Parnell, New Zealand
September 2024
$2.5M
Grant

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

A/B TestingConsumer ResearchMarket ResearchMobile Apps

Stickybeak is an education industry company that offers market research and insights solutions.

Auckland, New Zealand
September 2024
$1.2M
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

BiotechnologySensor

Scentian Bio operates as a platform that provides ultimate sensing solution.

Auckland, New Zealand
September 2024
$150K
Non Equity Assistance

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

Carbon CaptureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering

Captivate Technology is an environmental tech company that uses technology for capturing carbon dioxide from emissions.

Palmerston North, New Zealand
August 2024
Seed

Founder Contacts

19,000+ verified contacts

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Frequently Asked Questions About Callaghan Innovation

How many companies has Callaghan Innovation invested in?

Callaghan Innovation has invested in 291 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Callaghan Innovation invest in?

Callaghan Innovation's top investment sectors include Biotechnology, Health Care, Medical Device, Software, Manufacturing. The firm invests across 56 different industry categories.

What is Callaghan Innovation's largest investment?

Among tracked funding rounds, Alimetry received $18.0M in a Series A round. Callaghan Innovation's total known invested capital is $128.0M.

What is the average investment size for Callaghan Innovation?

Callaghan Innovation's average investment size is $928K across its portfolio of 291 companies.

What are Callaghan Innovation's most recent investments?

Recent Callaghan Innovation portfolio additions include Avasa, Bovonic, Elli Cares, Mint Innovation, InsituGen. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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