Current Investee Companies

The following investments have been made by the Seed Co-investment Fund:

AngelLink

11Ants Analytics builds simple to use powerful data mining software. The software allows non-technical users to access advanced data mining techniques.
www.11antsanalytics.com

Caldera Health is developing new generation Prostate diagnostic technology for the early and specific detection of prostate cancer.

Quantec specialises in high-value bioactives from natural products.
www.quantec.co.nz

Cure Kids Ventures

Im-Able The award winning Able-X exerciser, designs an award winning Able-X excerciser to accelerate stroke recovery.
www.im-able.com

Lypanosys (formerly known as Meracol Corporation) is a pharmaceutical development company.
www.lypanosys.com

Pictor enables the simple and cost-effective testing of multiple parameters from a single drop of blood.
www.pictordx.com

Photonz is a biotechnology company developing processes to produce omega-3.
www.photonzcorp.com

ZyGEM develops and provides innovative nucleic acid based kits/technologies for genetic analysis for multiple markets and applications.
www.zygem.com

Enterprise Angels

Havelock North Fruit Company's apple (trademarked Rockit) is significantly smaller than conventional apples and it contains all the goodness of apples twice its size. The apples are the result of cross-breeding between selected varieties.

Heilala Vanilla manufacturers a growing range of innovative and award winning 100% pure Vanilla products. The product range is marketed to foodies, chefs and food producers in a growing number of global markets.
www.heilalavanilla.com

ICE Angels

Biomatters is developing bioinformatics software.
www.biomatters.com

Down to Earth Systems design a range of sustainable sanitation solutions.
www.downtoearthsystems.com

GreenButton (formerly InterGrid) provides “on demand” computing models allowing customers to only pay for the computing time they actually use. Utilising grid computing allows for powerful computers to be put to use on complex computations for customers.
www.greenbutton.net

Inro Technologies specialises in robotics technology hardware sector.
www.inro.co.nz

Nexus6 provides drug delivery and health information technology solutions.
www.smartinhaler.com

Rush Digital develops 3D game engine technology for high end smartphones such as the Apple iPhone.
www.rushdigital.co.nz

SIMTICS (formerly known as Go Virtual Medical) has developed an integrated training tool which incorporates rich text, video, simulation, 3D anatomy, and a personalised logbook into a single online environment.
www.simtics.com

Summa Business Intelligence provides affordable, yet corporate-class Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to retail and hospitality businesses of all sizes by using latest technology tools and techniques.
www.summabi.com

Unimarket's solution has been developed to fill a gap in the market for a feature-rich, easily-deployable and cost-effective spend management solution to suit mid-sized organisations. Typically the Unimarket solution will streamline existing purchasing processes by at least 50%.
www.unimarket.com

Vesper Marine is a global provider of marine safety products. Committed to rigorous R&D and innovation, the company designs and manufacturers affordable practical electronic solutions that enhance boating safety and save lives in potentially dangerous marine situations.
www.vespermarine.com

Manawatu Investment Group

Anzode is developing battery technology.
www.anzode.com

PolyBatics is seeking to commercialise a technology that enables the design and production of sophisticated nanoparticles by manipulating the bacterial cell systems that normally produce intracellular biopolyester food storage granules.
www.polybatics.com

Speirs Nutritional proprietary technology allows the introduction of omega 3 fatty acids into a large number of food and beverage applications where they are stable and bioactive but without the associated "fishy" notes and flavours.
www.speirsnutritionals.co.nz

Xenos has developed technology for aseptic (sterile) bottling.
www.xenos.co.nz

Movac

Kiwi Semiconductor is a fabless semiconductor company which delivers leading solutions for the security camera and LED illumination markets. The company's products range from CCTV lens control to ambient light sensing.
www.kiwisemi.com

Kaynemaile is a designer and manufacturer of a unique and innovative seamless mesh. It uses a patented moulding process that allows a single polycarbonate ring to be moulded within multiple other rings.
www.kaynemaile.com

The Rugby Site (trading as New Ground Media) is a new website that aims to provide a place where coaches, players and committed fans can go to grow their skills & knowledge of our great game. The Rugby Site team includes coaches Graham Henry, Wayne Smith and Gregor Townsend and players such as Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, Victor Matfield and Bismarck du Plessis.
www.therugbysite.com

Zeosoft is using a New Zealand variety of Zeolite that when combined in certain formulations with other natural ingredients can create a range of unique, natural hand cleaning products.
www.zeosoft.co.nz

New Zealand Diagnostics (NZDx)

eBonz holds an exclusive license to IP which relates specifically to the models, software and algorithms associated with the illustration and demonstration of the functioning human musculoskeletal system.
www.ebonz.co.nz

Manawatu Diagnostics (MDx) MDx’s intellectual property is a novel and inventive method for measuring mammalian fertility. MDx’s technology is suitable for use in IVF therapy and the monitoring of hormone treatments.

Otago Angels (formerly Upstart Angels)

Daestra New Zealand develops data telemetry software solutions.
www.daestra.com

Global Leading Design designs, sells and licenses the manufacture of a range of easy-to-carry drinks holders. The product line was created to provide purchasers of multiple lots of beverages with an easy-to-carry recyclable tray.

Innovative Learning develops online training courses.
www.innovative-learning.com

Lifetime Health Diary is an innovative integrated living shared care tool to help patients manage their health, easily, and caregivers to make their care recipients feel safer and healthier.
www.lifetimehealthdiary.com

Tracplus Global has developed a tracking system for aircraft, vessels and vehicles.
www.tracplus.co.nz

Twisted Citrus designs and develops original bio-sensor enabled clothing for sports performance and health care.
www.twisted-citrus.com

Wicard is an internet marketing company which creates user communities to deliver discounts to members via their membership cards, and which greatly increases the market reach of small/medium sized businesses.
www.wicard.co.nz

Pacific Channel

Breathe Easy is developing a treatment for cystic fibrosis.

Engender Technologies is a joint venture between Pacific Channel and the University of Auckland that is working on a project which will reduce waste and improve cost efficiencies in large animal reproduction.

Migco Pharmaceuticals is developing and commercializing new drug therapies that will significantly improve the lives of migraine sufferers.
www.migco.com

Re:Gen is a smart decision support tool to help dairy farmers improve farm productivity and environmental performance.
www.regenerated.co.nz

SciTOX has developed an analyzer to assay all toxicants in the waste stream within fifteen minutes.
www.scitox.com

powerHouse Ventures

Barrington Arch is a technology company which helps building product manufacturers integrate their products into the CAD software used by architects. Helping to drive product specifications and sales.
www.barringtonarch.com

CropLogic is an online crop management system for potato growers that assists optimum nitrogen and water scheduling, predicting crop yield and maturity date.
www.croplogic.com

Hydroworks designs and manufactures hydro turbines of up to 30MW output for the hydroelectricity generating industry.
www.hydroworks.co.nz

Indigo Systems designs wireless mesh networks for measuring environmental conditions and controlling associated systems.
www.indigosystems.net.nz

Invert Robotics is using NZ developed technology to produce advanced industrial inspection equipment with the aim of reducing plant downtime and workplace accidents.
www.invertrobotics.com

Lasadex is large scale DNA extraction technology, especially for soil - Indigo is the wireless mesh technology.

Thinking Cactus has created 3D Animation Software for user generated movie content.
www.thinkingcactus.com

Sparkbox

BigLittleBang (formerly known as Podscape) developes games and new forms of interactive entertainment to enable kids of all ages to have fun and be creative with music, regardless of their musical background.
www.biglittlebang.com

Booktrack is a new type of digital entertainment content for the book market.
www.booktrack.com

Clean Planet eco-friendly, green and sustainably focused commercial cleaning company.
www.cleanplanet.co.nz

ECKey (formerly known as Resonance) develops secure locking systems allowing Bluetooth enabled devices to unlock and lock doors.
www.eckey.com

Googly Inc. will develop and sell cricket bowling machines which are fully automated and emulate a human bowling action. The concept can be duplicated for other ball sports such as baseball, softball and tennis.
www.googlyinc.com

Mesynthes develops tissue sheet medical devices which can be use for wound care and surgery.
www.mesy.adergy.co.nz

Nikos Corporation involved in the development of an interactive language learning system across internet and mobile platforms.

Sharesight is an internet based software company which provides an investment portfolio management product.
www.sharesight.co.nz

SpamDunk has developed an email anti filtering spam solution delivered through "the cloud" with the solution developed in partnership with Marshall M86 software.
www.spamdunk.co.nz

The Great Sleep Company develops hi-tech bedding products.
www.greatsleep.com

YikeBike develops and produces an all-electric compact folding bike for the commuter market.
www.yikebike.com
Also see Yike Bike under Pioneer Capital Fund, VC backed companies

Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund

Pathway Therapeutics is a drug development company which focuses on new therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.

Venture Accelerator

MiniMonos is a virtual world for children focused on fun, generosity, and sustainability.
www.minimonos.com

Former investee companies (buy-outs, exits, no longer active)

Binder, Blackhawk Tracking Systems, Databrake, Saratan Therapeutics, Somnaceutics and Halo IPT.