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.

Cure Kids Ventures

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

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

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

ICE Angels

Biomatters is developing bioinformatics software.
www.biomatters.com.

Go Virtual Medical is a medical software company.
www.govirtualmedical.com

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

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.intergrid.co.nz

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

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.

Pacific Channel

Breathe Easy is developing a treatment for cystic fibrosis.

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

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

Somnaceutics (formerly known as Sleep) has developed sleep enhancing milk to meet the growing unrequited demand for natural, safe and effective products that aid sleep.

Powerhouse Ventures

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

Lasadex Systems designs wireless mesh networks for measuring environmental conditions and controlling associated systems.

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

Sparkbox

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

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

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.

Podscape is an online "jamming" platform for musicians and fans alike.

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

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

Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund

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

Saratan Therapeutics is a drug development company which focuses on novel monoclonal antibody based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer.

Upstart Angels

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

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

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

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

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.