WNT Ventures
Overview
WNT Ventures is a New Zealand-based venture capital firm and deep tech incubator founded in 2014. It specializes in investing in early-stage, pre-revenue, science-anchored companies with global potential. The firm's investment focus includes deep technology sectors such as materials science, advanced manufacturing, climate tech, med-tech, agritech, and aerospace. WNT Ventures is also a partner in Callaghan Innovation's Technology Incubator Programme, which supports the commercialization of complex technologies in New Zealand.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
wntventures.co.nzInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinda Co. | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| My Better Breathing Limited | Dec 2023 | Seed | Lead |
| Avertana | Feb 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Mint Innovation | Dec 2018 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CarbonCrop | Apr 2022 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is WNT Ventures based?
WNT Ventures is headquartered in New Zealand.
When was WNT Ventures founded?
Founding year information for WNT Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does WNT Ventures have?
WNT Ventures has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in WNT Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kinda Co., My Better Breathing Limited, Avertana, Mint Innovation, CarbonCrop.
What was WNT Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
WNT Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kinda Co. in 2025.
What sectors does WNT Ventures focus on?
WNT Ventures focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does WNT Ventures focus on?
WNT Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is WNT Ventures's AUM?
WNT Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $21.4M and $42.7M.