Ministry for Primary Industries
Overview
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is the public service department of New Zealand charged with overseeing, managing and regulating the farming, fishing, food, animal welfare, biosecurity, and forestry sectors of New Zealand's primary industries. MPI helps create export opportunities, improve sector productivity, ensure food safety, increase sustainable resource use, and protect New Zealand from biological risk.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimer Farming | May 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| NewFish | Jun 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Futurity Bio-Ventures | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tokaora Diagnostics | Apr 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Cropsy Technologies | Jan 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ministry for Primary Industries based?
Ministry for Primary Industries is headquartered in New Zealand.
When was Ministry for Primary Industries founded?
Ministry for Primary Industries was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Ministry for Primary Industries have?
Ministry for Primary Industries has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ministry for Primary Industries's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Aimer Farming, NewFish, Futurity Bio-Ventures, Tokaora Diagnostics, Cropsy Technologies.
What was Ministry for Primary Industries's most recent investment?
Ministry for Primary Industries's most recent investment on Caplight was in Aimer Farming in 2026.
What sectors does Ministry for Primary Industries focus on?
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What company stages does Ministry for Primary Industries focus on?
Ministry for Primary Industries typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Ministry for Primary Industries's AUM?
Ministry for Primary Industries's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.