Top 15 Medical Startup Investors in New Zealand in October 2023

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• Ligar — Novel technology to rapidly and cost effectively capture and recover specific molecules or groups of molecules from liquids, such as bioactives, bitter flavours or contaminants from natural extracts, wine, water, juices, coffee and wastewater. [et_pb_column type="1_3"
• Alimetry — Alimetry is a health technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, developing breakthrough solutions for diagnosing disorders of gastrointestinal (GI) function.
• PowerON — Dielectric Elastomers for Soft Robotics

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• AccelerComm — Our patented, market-leading IP solutions for 4G and 5G are configurable for quick, high-performance implementations across a wide range of applications.
• Deep Render — Deep Render Ltd. is a spin-out from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. We are a London based AI start-up that is developing the next generation of media compression algorithms. Our proprietary and patented technology is at the forefront of machine learning research. Furthermore, our Biological Image Compression results arestate-of-the-art, providing at least a 50% efficiency gain over the previous standards
• Crescendo Biologics — Crescendo Biologics is a new Cambridge-based company whose vision is to deliver next-generation antibody therapeutics based on novel class-leading platforms.The focus of the company is on developing platforms that will address key issues in generating high-affinity, soluble, human VH antibody fragments. These are the smallest fragments thatretain antibody binding, and have many desirable properties as potential therapeutics. Crescendo will then utilise these platforms for product development of in-house targets or in partnership with other companies.

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• Cropsy Technologies — Cropsy's mission is to deliver disruptive, scalable technology to every fruit grower to unlock the full potential of their land with insights that were impossible before. Our proprietary AI-enabled hardware allows growers to monitor every plant, understand the whole crop, and track how it changes over time. These insights help growers optimiseall their decision making. The system is a simple tractor add-on, so growers do all their daily operations while Cropsy looks out for problems. Cropsy is poised to set the new gold standard for growing, with recommendations, forecasts, and providing certainty to every grower, every season.
• Cetogenix — Cetogenix is a clean technology business dedicated to creating long-term solutions to global climate change.
• Zenno Astronautics — At Zenno Astronautics, our hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns and responsible use of space.

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• DataMasque — Simply mask your sensitive data while maintaining its function for testing, development, training and analytics. DataMasque makes it safe to explore, implement and harness the opportunities that data provides, free from privacy concerns or compromise.
• Aquila — We're powering the future by building and operating an infinitely scalable energy network.
• Scentian Bio — Scentian Bio operates as a platform that provides ultimate sensing solution.

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• Orbica — Orbica develops innovative, cross-industry location data solutions, services and products.
• Avasa — Avasa is a medical device company. It helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.
• Kitea Health — Kitea Health creates pressure monitoring implantable medical devices.

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• Alimetry — Alimetry is a health technology startup based in Auckland, New Zealand, developing breakthrough solutions for diagnosing disorders of gastrointestinal (GI) function.
• Avasa — Avasa is a medical device company. It helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.
• Formus Labs — Formus Labs develops software technologies for orthopedic planning and analysis. Our mission is to improve outcomes and efficiencies through seamless and highly scalable integration of AI and computational modelling in the orthopedic clinical workflow. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Formus Labs draws on over 10 years of research andcommercialisation experience, with operations in New Zealand, Australia, and soon in the USA.

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• Hnry — Hnry automatically pays and files all taxes for contractors, freelancers, and sole traders, so they never have to think about tax again.
• Cropsy Technologies — Cropsy's mission is to deliver disruptive, scalable technology to every fruit grower to unlock the full potential of their land with insights that were impossible before. Our proprietary AI-enabled hardware allows growers to monitor every plant, understand the whole crop, and track how it changes over time. These insights help growers optimiseall their decision making. The system is a simple tractor add-on, so growers do all their daily operations while Cropsy looks out for problems. Cropsy is poised to set the new gold standard for growing, with recommendations, forecasts, and providing certainty to every grower, every season.
• Cetogenix — Cetogenix is a clean technology business dedicated to creating long-term solutions to global climate change.

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• Daisy Lab — Daisy Lab pioneers precision fermentation technology in New Zealand
• Aquafortus — Aquafortus specializes in providing enviornmental services and commercializes proprietary zero liquid discharge technology.
• Mint Innovation — Founded in 2016, members of the Mint Innovation team have a strong background in chemistry, biotechnology, and leveraging IP in the industrial sector. They are scaling their technology in their Auckland plant and labs to demonstrate the commercial application of their biometallurgy processes for metal recovery.

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• eVouch — eVouch is the most powerful marketing tool we've used to build an organic community. We've experienced elevated brand trust while reaching an audience we never thought possible. Using customers to market to their friends is simply genius.
• Flowingly — Unlock Team Productivity. Streamline Approvals. Increase Compliance. Easy To Use, No-Code Process Mapping & Workflow Automation Platform.
• Formus Labs — Formus Labs develops software technologies for orthopedic planning and analysis. Our mission is to improve outcomes and efficiencies through seamless and highly scalable integration of AI and computational modelling in the orthopedic clinical workflow. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Formus Labs draws on over 10 years of research andcommercialisation experience, with operations in New Zealand, Australia, and soon in the USA.

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• Insite AI — We create predictability for consumer brands in the unpredictable world of retail. Game-changing technology that attacks consumer brands' hardest problems.
• Invert Robotics — Invert Robotics develops robotic NDT inspection technologies for the maintenance of industrial equipment in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas industries. Invert Robotics highly skilled team of engineers have developed a world leading modular inspection platform suitable for use across a range of industries and applications.
• Surgical Design Studios — The Insides Company is the leading provider of chyme reinfusion solutions for intestinal failure

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• Atomic — Atomic embeds native, actionable customer interaction inside your iOS, Android or web app. Turn your customer data and insights into loyalty, retention and conversion.
• ZeroJet — ZeroJet is the first jet propulsion system to be designed specifically for an electric motor, delivering the perfect balance of performance and runtime.
• Mint Innovation — Founded in 2016, members of the Mint Innovation team have a strong background in chemistry, biotechnology, and leveraging IP in the industrial sector. They are scaling their technology in their Auckland plant and labs to demonstrate the commercial application of their biometallurgy processes for metal recovery.

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• Avasa — Avasa is a medical device company. It helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.
• Formus Labs — Formus Labs develops software technologies for orthopedic planning and analysis. Our mission is to improve outcomes and efficiencies through seamless and highly scalable integration of AI and computational modelling in the orthopedic clinical workflow. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Formus Labs draws on over 10 years of research andcommercialisation experience, with operations in New Zealand, Australia, and soon in the USA.
• Kitea Health — Kitea Health creates pressure monitoring implantable medical devices.

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• Aquafortus — Aquafortus specializes in providing enviornmental services and commercializes proprietary zero liquid discharge technology.
• Avasa — Avasa is a medical device company. It helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.
• Kitea Health — Kitea Health creates pressure monitoring implantable medical devices.

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• BeeKeeperAI — BeeKeeperAI is a zero trust collaboration platform protecting both algorithm IP and regulated data.
• Solu Therapeutics — Solu Therapeutics is a precision-medicine-focused company developing therapeutics to eliminate disease-driving cells.
• Surgical Safety Technologies — Surgical Safety Technologies delivers data-driven AI technology to hospitals for safe surgeries. It empowers surgeons with an objective assessment of technical and non-technical proficiency using academically validated frameworks.

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• Engender Technologies — Engender has developed a proprietary process to separate X (female) and Y (male) bearing bull sperm cells, enabling dairy farmers to accelerate genetic gain and improve productivity. Engender has secured scientific and laboratory facilities from one of the world’s largest AI companies in exchange for an option for it to non-exclusively licenseEngender’s technology.