6th March 2024 Finery / InvestmentThe company behind the drinks brand revives plans for a capital raise to help drive expansion in NZ and Australia.
29th February 2024 BBV / InvestmentAlternative protein investment firm Better Bite Ventures is looking for new founders to back via its First Bite initiative designed to support idea-stage and just-launched startups in APAC.
27th February 2024 Investment / MindhiveTechnology company Mindhive is preparing for a capital raise as it looks to grow the application of its machine-vision-enabled AI into the meat industry.
7th February 2024 Investment / UpstockUpstock is adding another $3.4m of seed funding to its coffers, which is earmarked to support the Wellington-based startup’s growth in Australia.
15th December 2023 Investment / M&AAcquisition activity is set to end the year with a whimper in terms of deal volume, with some high-profile deals likely to slip into 2024 as investors bide their time.
13th November 2023 InvestmentYeast supplier Froth Technologies has successfully raised its target of $10,000 to support the development of a range of home brew yeast pouches.
31st October 2023 Investment / SupieOne of the early backers of the collapsed online supermarket says there were “several factors” that scuppered the startup, but it wasn’t a lack of effort by founder Sarah Balle.
12th October 2023 Agritech / InvestmentThe agritech startup’s latest investment round is also supported by an Auckland-based deep tech investor.
5th October 2023 Investment / Townshend BreweryThe Tasman brewer is the latest food and beverage firm to look for external capital as it looks to accelerate its growth.
29th September 2023 Investment / OpinionInvestors who focus on the capital-intensive side of food investment can have a big impact on global food security and affordability, writes UBS’ Darren Rabenou.
15th September 2023 Distribution / InvestmentEighteen roading projects across the West Coast will receive more than $22m in government investment from the $419m Transport Resilience Fund.
5th September 2023 Innovation / InvestmentFarm reporting and insights platform, Trev, is chasing a $2.23m capital raise to accelerate its growth strategy.
17th August 2023 Investment / Supply ChainWellington-headquartered infrastructure investor Morrison & Co has taken a 50% stake in Australian-listed packaging firm Pact Group’s crate pooling business.
20th July 2023 AF Drinks / InvestmentHow the small Kiwi venture landed the backing of the world’s number two producer of wines and spirits, and how it will help drive growth.
16th June 2023 Emissions / InvestmentThe government is co-investing $17.7m into the construction of a new greenhouse gas testing facility at Massey University.
26th May 2023 Agritech / InvestmentFoxton vertical farming venture 26 Seasons and Nelson’s Snap Information Technologies are both in line for RSPF loans.
12th May 2023 InvestmentFood system stakeholders have been linked to the sales process surrounding Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which ran the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields, and went into voluntary administration in October.
9th May 2023 Government / InvestmentNewFish was on the bill for the launch in San Francisco of the next round of NZTE’s ‘Do Good, Do Well’ global investment drive.
31st March 2023 Investment / Silver Fern FarmsSilver Fern Farms grew its annual profit 82% last year, triggering a $250m investment programme which will likely see an expansion of its carbon-zero products.
31st March 2023 Huckleberry / InvestmentCo-owner Darren Guo has overhauled the Auckland organics retailer and is now looking for external capital to fund an ambitious five-year growth plan.
31st March 2023 Investment / TradeWindowSupply chain technology company TradeWindow has agreed to sell a 19.99% stake to strategic investor nChain for $11.1m.
13th March 2023 Investment / ParrotdogWellington brewer Parrotdog has raised nearly $1.5m with six days left to reach it’s $2m minimum target for its capital raise via Snowball Effect.
9th March 2023 Investment / TwiiceTwiice has its sights set on the UK – and is looking for backing to unlock the opportunity to scale into the vast Northern Hemisphere market and continue to stamp out single-use plastic.
3rd March 2023 Daisy Lab / InvestmentThe precision fermentation start-up closes an oversubscribed funding round backed by fellow alt-diary specialist and Raglan Food co-founder Latesha Randall.
13th February 2023 Fable Food / InvestmentMushroom meat startup had to navigate capital markets going into shutdown and plant-based sentiment souring to close its $13m series A round.
10th February 2023 Farming / InvestmentThe government is investing more than $2m into research on the potential of regenerative farming practices to boost carbon in vegetable and other ground crop-growing soil.
31st January 2023 Investment / Savor“The group is now well positioned to accelerate its growth through existing and new venues, as well as exploring M&A opportunities as they arise,” says Savor.
27th January 2023 First Table / InvestmentHospitality technology platform First Table is preparing to hit the fundraising trail early this year.
25th January 2023 Investment / NZTENew Zealand Trade & Enterprise has appointed a three-strong independent advisory panel to support New Zealand’s new Active Investor Plus visa scheme.
15th December 2022 Innovation / InvestmentThis year has been a fertile one for F&B fundraising, with an array of companies successfully – and a few unsuccessfully – looking at home and abroad to fill their coffers.
14th December 2022 Investment / M&AA flurry of F&B-related takeovers completed in the final quarter of 2022, closing out a solid year for NZ food industry mergers and acquisitions.
7th December 2022 26 Seasons / InvestmentNew Zealand agritech startup 26 Seasons has secured government cash to help the scale-up of its domestic vertical farming operation as it looks to close its $5.5m capital raise early next year.
16th November 2022 InvestmentSince launching in 2014, the platform has raised tens of millions of dollars for food and beverage manufacturers and grocery retailers.
25th October 2022 Behemoth / InvestmentBehemoth Brewing Company is closing in on its $3m target going into the last five days of its capital raise on Snowball Effect.
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27th September 2022 Investment / ScalesThe Christchurch-based diversified agribusiness invests in pet food processing and edible by-products operations in Australia.
15th September 2022 Investment / LeaftThe US investor wrote the first cheque into Impossible Foods and led a $22m Series A in a Kiwi venture – what is it looking for and why NZ?
12th September 2022 Ārepa / InvestmentBasketball star Steven Adams and Zespri boss Dan Mathieson are the latest high-profile investors to back the brain food technology venture.
8th September 2022 Investment / ResearchResearch into the value of octopus to NZ aquaculture is one of the food system projects to share more than $30m of investment.
1st September 2022 Investment / Prolife FoodsThe Mother Earth and Alison’s Pantry owner brings on a significant European partner to drive growth opportunities.
23rd August 2022 Investment / Little IslandThe plant-based food manufacturer is looking for investors to back both its short and long-term growth ambitions.
12th August 2022 Investment / YealandsMarlborough Lines is looking to sell down its investment in Yealands Wine Group and reinvest the money in its electricity lines business.
21st July 2022 Government / InvestmentThe government has created a new investor category aimed at increasing direct foreign investment in New Zealand businesses.
11th July 2022 Investment / Plant-basedWill the $6m Regional Strategic Partnership Fund investment be the catalyst for the $50m NZ Functional Food project to move forward?
8th July 2022 Cetogenix / InvestmentClean-tech startup Cetogenix has raised $4.5m in seed funding for its organic waste to renewable energy venture.
7th July 2022 Investment / Venture TaranakiRegional development agency Venture Taranaki has launched nine new food and fibre value chain opportunities focused on diversifying the region’s existing offerings.
4th July 2022 Investment / ZefferCider company Zeffer has raised $749,104 via Snowball Effect.
4th July 2022 Innovation / InvestmentBooster has added a stake in Hot Lime Labs to its innovation fund portfolio with a $361,000 investment into the startup.
22nd June 2022 Investment / SFFFBay of Plenty’s Ohiwa Black Diamond truffles is receiving more than $155,000 of government funding over three year to share its knowledge with interested growers so New Zealand can grow enough truffles for a robust export industry.
9th June 2022 Investment / ParkersFermented drinks and canned flavoured oat milk have come out of an NPD drive at the firm, which looks likely to exit the functional beverage space.
9th June 2022 Investment / UpstockThe wholesale marketplace startup has been backed by a range of early stage investors to go for growth in Australia and the US.
2nd June 2022 Investment / Venture TaranakiEconomic development agency Venture Taranaki is set to launch 10 new food and fibre investment opportunities focused on diversifying the region’s opportunities.
1st June 2022 Investment / SupieThe online supermarket startup is seeking growth capital to drive a big jump in revenue in 2023.
31st May 2022 Investment / SavorHospitality group Savor has posted an improved EBITDA of $3m for the year to 31 March, compared with $2m in the prior year.
25th May 2022 Investment / NewFishThe biotech and future food venture gets backing from iwi, food stalwarts and NBA basketball star Steven Adams.
20th May 2022 Investment / Pet FoodTotal investment and divestment activity across all investment stages increased to $4.3b in 2021, up from $2.5b in 2020, according to EY’s New Zealand Private Capital Monitor.
17th May 2022 Investment / RangatiraPrivate equity firm Rangatira Investments has seen its net asset value climb from $14.87 last year to $16.27 in the year to March 2022, reflecting a portfolio valuation of $288m.
16th May 2022 Investment / NibblishThe snack company is looking for investors to unlock plans to quadruple revenue over the next three years.
13th May 2022 Innovation / InvestmentThe oil extraction technology will be trialled with green-lipped mussel and cannabis manufacturers.
10th May 2022 Investment / NZKSNew Zealand King Salmon has closed its $60.1m underwritten 2.85 for 1 pro rata rights offer.
4th May 2022 Investment / StartupFood & beverage comprised just 4% of the $257.5m invested in early stage investment in New Zealand in 2021, according to a new report.
3rd May 2022 Investment / ZefferThe company is hitting up new and existing investors in a fresh fundraising, as it secures a major new account for its 0% cider in Australia.
3rd May 2022 Farro Fresh / InvestmentThe Auckland independent grocery chain will use the investment to expand its network, as well as upgrade existing properties.
27th April 2022 Investment / SFFFThe government is investing $7.44m to help New Zealand’s apple industry become a world leader in sustainable production practices.
21st April 2022 GFI / InvestmentAlternative protein trends could promote a global transformation in the seafood industry, according to GFI.
19th April 2022 Investment / Romano'sRomano’s Food Group is aiming to complete the rebuild of its Christchurch pizza factory by the last quarter of the year.
11th April 2022 Investment / IwiThe iwi-controlled entity makes its first foray into aquaculture as part of a jv with private equity.
11th April 2022 Blue Sky / InvestmentSouthern Lamb Investment’s proposed takeover of Southland meat processor Blue Sky has backing from shareholders holding 56.79%.
8th April 2022 Investment / LeaftInvestors include Rocket Lab-backer Khosla Ventures, a new Ngāi Tahu vehicle, and Kiwi-born US-based NBA star Steven Adams.
6th April 2022 Investment / SupieThe online grocery challenger is looking for more backers after strong growth in members and revenue over the last quarter.
5th April 2022 Investment / ProperProper Snack Foods GM Andy Leonard says challenging shipping and rising costs provided extra motivation to establish manufacturing across the ditch.
5th April 2022 Investment / NZCSNew Zealand Coastal Seafoods Limited is raising $1.5m from new and existing shareholders.
31st March 2022 Frucor Suntory / InvestmentThe Queensland factory recognises the growth Frucor Suntory believes is possible, says boss Darren Fullerton.
30th March 2022 Investment / Sustainable FoodsAlternative protein player Sustainable Foods has closed its capital raise reaching a total of $2.15m.
29th March 2022 Investment / MCASMt Cook Alpine Salmon’s quarterly auction has gone live on Catalist .
28th March 2022 Agritech / InvestmentGallagher and the Royal Barenbrug Group have backed Christchurch-based agritech firm Farmote Systems.
25th March 2022 Investment / RSPFThe government has entered the mussel hatchery business acquiring equity in an iwi-run venture and committing up to $6m.
23rd March 2022 Investment / Southern FreshThe project will provide Southern Fresh with year-round production of baby leaf salads, herbs, and vegetables.
16th March 2022 Investment / MCASThe current shareholders will be able to cash out of the company, currently generating nearly $40m in revenue, via the new capital platform.
9th March 2022 Investment / PwCA flurry of F&B-related takeovers were recorded in the final quarter of 2021, closing out a record year for mergers and acquisitions in New Zealand, according to PwC.
23rd February 2022 Climate Change / InvestmentDerek Handley’s climate tech firm Aera VC has raised US$30m to invest in startups tackling sustainability across all sectors including food.
14th February 2022 Investment / PackagingFast-food and tetra pak cartons destined for the landfill are being converted into building supplies, thanks to Freightways investment.
10th February 2022 Horticulture / InvestmentA major horticulture project is underway in northern Hawke’s Bay to lift the productivity of Maori-owned land.
8th February 2022 Hemp / InvestmentA multi-million-dollar investment is to look at how hemp can be made into food packaging and other innovations.
3rd February 2022 Innovation / InvestmentThe Warehouse founder’s venture capital fund backs NZ ventures seeking global exposure.
2nd February 2022 InvestmentCapital raising for food and beverage ventures on crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect fell to $4.7m in 2021, down 65% on the $13.3m raised in 2020.
10th December 2021 Ebos / InvestmentHealthcare and animal care company Ebos Group says it has successfully raised $674m from existing and new investors across New Zealand, Australia and further afield.
9th December 2021 Health / InvestmentThe world’s most powerful investors urge the global food industry to produce healthier products.
1st December 2021 FMCG / InvestmentThe Lewis Road founder says his new advisory firm is looking to work with F&B founders with a global proposition – often in exchange for a stake.
25th November 2021 InvestmentA handful of heavyweight FMCG deals support a record quarter of M&A activity according to PwC.
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17th November 2021 Investment / Marmont CapitalThe FMCG investor says it backs brands with a point of difference and potential to scale.
16th November 2021 Investment / OCHOThe Dunedin chocolate maker plans to boost production and sales, and launch a new entry product to help it expand north following a $500k capital raise.
16th November 2021 Investment / MFBMilford Asset Management has increased its holdings in meal kit company My Food Bag to 8.79%.
12th November 2021 Innovation / InvestmentNew Zealand food and beverage startups managed to secure about $3.7m in early stage investment during the first half of 2021.
8th November 2021 Investment / NZTCThe New Zealand Truffle Company says it is pleased with interest from both NZ and overseas and is targeting mid-December to complete its capital raise.
30th September 2021 Investment / No UglyAfter a rollercoaster 2020, No Ugly is gearing up for growth undertaking a $2m capital raise as it looks to transition from a functional beverage business to a broader health and wellness company.
10th August 2021 Investment / NZGCPWith deployments in ventures like Rockit and Sunfed, NZ Growth Capital Partners outlines what it looks for in food and agritech.
16th July 2021 Investment / Ripple FoodsThe US plant-based dairy company backed by Goldman Sachs and Prelude Ventures has opened the round to New Zealand wholesale investors.
15th July 2021 InvestmentWith global challenges to supply chains, productivity, climate change and food security, New Zealand’s startup ecosystem is responding with new companies emerging, networks deepening and investment broadening.
15th July 2021 InvestmentNew Zealand Trade and Enterprise is calling for applications for Te Kōmaru – its annual Māori investment showcase.
14th July 2021 Bootleg Food / InvestmentThe jerky startup has secured funding for a new facility to help more than double production.
14th July 2021 Batchwell / InvestmentOrganic small batch Kombucha maker Batchwell has launched a capital raise with funds set to be ploughed into production capability, portfolio expansion and increased sales and marketing.
13th July 2021 InvestmentDescribed as a milk factory in a box, Happy Cow Milk Company, has today launched its second capital raise as it looks to scale-up its prototype into paddocks and retailers around the country.
21st June 2021 InvestmentThe TIN New Zealand Agritech Insights Report 2021 details the leading syndicates of angel groups and local venture capital funds underpinning the growing sector.
17th June 2021 Investment / PerspectivesWith industry transformation on the cards, FoodBowl boss Alex Allan considers what it would take to unlock F&B sector restraints.
11th June 2021 Innovation / InvestmentPackage-free grocery store GoodFor is closing in on the half-way point of its capital raise target after the offer went live to the public this week.
25th May 2021 Investment / SupieThe new online grocery service will be looking for investment within a year, says founder Sarah Balle.
14th May 2021 Acquisitions / InvestmentThe CEO says global investor KKR will accelerate the premium pet food firm’s international expansion.
14th May 2021 BOMA / InvestmentFood as medicine, medicinal plants and food personalisation are all the radar of US agrifood venture capital investor, AgFunder, as categories of opportunity.
30th April 2021 Investment / Plant-basedAn investment bank has been appointed to marshal growing investor interest in the $50m Southland venture.
30th April 2021 Finistere / InvestmentAround 8,000 unique investors took part in more than 9,000 transactions in 2020.
