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Key people at AgriZeroNZ.
AgriZeroNZ is a public-private partnership accelerating agricultural emissions reduction solutions. It invests in diverse mitigation tools and practices, helping farmers decrease environmental footprint. The company funds and fast-tracks innovative research, aiming to make effective, affordable options accessible to the agricultural sector.
This joint venture formed through collaboration between the New Zealand government and major agribusiness companies. The partnership recognized the critical need for agriculture’s economic importance to align with global emissions demands. Its founding insight focused on developing tools to protect the sector's long-term profitability, productivity, and international market access.
New Zealand farmers are primary beneficiaries, seeking sustainable emissions targets. AgriZeroNZ’s vision is to ensure farmers have comprehensive, effective, and economically viable solutions. By facilitating rapid commercialization, the company aims to safeguard New Zealand's agricultural competitiveness globally and lead in sustainable food production.
Key people at AgriZeroNZ.
AgriZeroNZ has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $15.0M Series A in Hoofprint Biome in April 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Hoofprint Biome | $15.0M Series A | SOSV | Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, SV Health Investors, Alexandria Venture Investments, Amazon, Breakthrough Energy Fellows, Good Growth Capital, Ponderosa Ventures, Twynam |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Agteria Biotech | $7.0M Seed | Agrizeronz, Industrifonden | — |
| May 1, 2024 | Arkea Bio | $27.0M Series A | Breakthrough Energy Ventures | Synthesis Capital, Grantham Foundation, Overview Capital, Rabo Ventures, The51 Food & Agtech Fund |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Hoofprint Biome | $2.5M Pre-Seed | Agrizeronz | Good Growth Capital, Ponderosa Ventures |