New Zealand Government
Overview
The New Zealand Government is a sovereign entity and not a traditional investment fund. It engages in a wide range of financial activities through various Crown entities and departments. These activities include direct commercial investments in state-owned enterprises, management of a sovereign wealth fund (New Zealand Superannuation Fund), venture capital investments via New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), and the provision of grants, funding, and historical settlements. For example, the 1998 "capitalization" of Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation was part of a NZ$170 million Treaty of Waitangi settlement, a form of historical redress from the Crown. The government also provides various grants for community organizations, primary industries, and business development.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
govt.nzInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Lab | Mar 2007 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Ruminant BioTech | Nov 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Kitea Health | Feb 2023 | Seed | - |
| CarbonCrop | Oct 2023 | VC Round | - |
| OpenStar Technologies | Feb 2026 | Debt | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
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FAQ
Where is New Zealand Government based?
New Zealand Government is headquartered in New Zealand.
When was New Zealand Government founded?
Founding year information for New Zealand Government is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does New Zealand Government have?
New Zealand Government has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in New Zealand Government's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Rocket Lab, Ruminant BioTech, Kitea Health, CarbonCrop, OpenStar Technologies.
What was New Zealand Government's most recent investment shown here?
New Zealand Government's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in OpenStar Technologies in 2026.
What sectors does New Zealand Government focus on?
New Zealand Government focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does New Zealand Government focus on?
Stage focus information for New Zealand Government is not publicly available.