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ANIHANA creates and markets personal care products that are fun, accessible for everyone – and sustainable for the planet. With a rapidly expanding consumer base beyond its home NZ market, thousands of shoppers in the USA and Australia are now discovering why anihana products are so cherished.

BLUELAB is a manufacturer and supplier of pH, electrical connectivity/nutrient and moisture meters to the controlled environment agricultural (CEA) market – greenhouses, vertical farms and growth chambers. Bluelab serves its lifestyle, master and commercial grower customers in the United States, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

CALOCURB is a 100% natural appetite control supplement and the only clinically shown natural GLP-1 activator that helps you feel satisfied. Powered by Amarasate®, a patented ingredient developed in New Zealand with $30M of research, it reduces hunger by 30%, cravings by 40%, and calorie intake by 18%. Calocurb is distributed worldwide, focusing strongly on the USA market through medical practitioners, D2C online channels and retail partnerships.

COFFEE SUPREME is a premium specialty coffee company that has grown into an international, multi-channel brand with a strong presence in New Zealand and Australia, and growing presence in Japan. Supreme’s coffee is sold across wholesale (cafes), FMCG and D2C online channels, along with some owned hospitality venues. The coffee is primarily roasted in its Wellington and Australian roasteries, using beans that are ethically sourced from over ten coffee-growing regions globally.

COMPLY PRO is a SaaS company transforming how businesses take control of food safety, health and safety, and site management through smart digital tools. Its two flagship platforms, Safe Food Pro and Site App Pro, replace paper-based processes with mobile first solutions that give teams real time visibility, smarter workflows, and better peace of mind. Comply Pro’s apps are used across a wide range of industries including construction, civil, hospitality, education, food production, and healthcare, with operations spanning New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States.

FERTILITY ASSOCIATES is New Zealand’s leading fertility treatment provider, with some of the highest success rates across Australasia and 29,000 babies born to date. Fertility Associates takes an innovative approach to patient care and science – introducing the latest proven fertility technology to give patients the best chance of a healthy baby. With nine full service clinics and 17 consulting clinics located across New Zealand and Malaysia, Fertility Associates provides both private and publicly funded fertility treatment options. Fertility Associates continues to expand its service offering

GEO is a Software as a Service company that provides smart software for trade and home service businesses. Geo helps to run their business operations through systematising recurring processes such as quoting, job management, team coordination and invoicing – saving time and helping to build more scalable businesses. Geo operates in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

INRO produced robotics-based systems that automate forklifts and other materials handling vehicles. Logistics and distribution intensive businesses seek greater efficiency and flexibility in their operations, which INRO delivered. INRO sold its products and systems to customers across Australasia, prior to being acquired by Crown Equipment Corporation.

IZON is shaping the field of life sciences through its nanotechnology solutions, specialising in precise nanoparticle separation and analysis. Izon is advancing the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and fundamental biological research through their tailored services, specialised instruments and consumables. With a global presence spanning 54 countries, Izon operates through a widespread distribution network.

KONNECT provides data exchange platforms and business process solutions to the insurance industry. Konnect enables its customers and their user communities to interact more efficiently. Konnect is expanding its product offering and the geographies in which it operates.

LAYBUY provided a pay later service enabling consumers to receive their purchases at the point of sale (online and offline) and spread all or some of the cost over a few weekly payments (with no interest charge). Merchants benefited from upfront payment and higher checkout conversion.

LIFESTREAM develops and manufactures products for the vitamins, minerals and supplements market. Lifestream’s products are bioactive, ethical and plant based. Additionally, Lifestream has launched LifeMum, a range for mum and baby, and Calocurb, an appetite management product. Lifestream has distributors in over a dozen markets and its products are available in leading health food stores and pharmacies.

LITTLEOAK makes an all-natural range of infant and toddler formulas from goats’ milk. LittleOak seeks to be the world’s best and most natural nutrition for babies and children. Products are made in New Zealand as well as key ingredients being sourced here too. LittleOak has built established online and retail operations in New Zealand, Australia, America, Canada, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Middle East as well as distributing to additional 50 or more countries through their successful e-commerce channel, all supported by their world-class supply chain.

MAGIC MEMORIES is a market leading provider of innovative content and photography solutions to owners of large volume visitor attractions. Magic Memories uses the latest technology and innovations to capture and share user experiences, that ‘make people smile’. Magic Memories has installations in over 160 sites in major theme parks and tourist attractions around the world.

MOA GROUP is an independent producer of premium beer for an increasingly discerning market. Moa beer is brewed then bottle or barrel conditioned using quality ingredients in Marlborough, the heart of New Zealand’s wine industry, and exported worldwide.

MOLEMAP provides melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer surveillance, detection, and treatment services. This includes taking images for screening, mapping to diagnose lesions, observing future changes and improving accuracy of suspicious lesion referrals to dermatologists and skin cancer specialists. Molemap has its own AI technology, built off its largest global lesion database, which aids in lesion diagnosis and its own treatment programmes through its surgically led skin cancer clinics. Molemap has over 120 clinics and is expanding this footprint across Australasia.

NATURAL PET FOOD GROUP produces natural pet food under the K9 Natural, Feline Natural and Meat Mates brands for dog and cat owners seeking the best nutrition for the pet members of their families. Products are based on a range of protein sources (beef, lamb, venison, chicken) and are infused with other natural whole food ingredients (fruit, vegetable, mussel, egg) to deliver optimal health and wellbeing for pets. The natural category is growing rapidly worldwide and the company is enjoying a leadership position, selling its products in over a dozen countries throughout North America, Asia and

OMNI ORTHOPEADICS produces a range of hip and knee implants for the growing total joint replacement market. OMNI’s product offering is centered on innovative implant and instrumentation design and the latest in navigation robotics technology. The business has a significant and growing surgeon base in the United States and has expanded into Europe.

OPTIMAL WORKSHOP provides a best-in-class customer research and insights platform used by leading companies and professionals worldwide. Their digital tools empower businesses to create more impactful user experiences, driving significant improvements in products, brand, and commercial outcomes. From their roots as UX research pioneers, they have expanded to serve a diverse global customer base across industries and geographies.

ORION HEALTH provides enterprise software that focuses on the information needs of healthcare professionals. Core to Orion Health’s product offering is medical records management through integration and messaging with clinical applications at hospital regional and national levels. Orion Health also provides data tools to help payers and providers in improving patient wellness, adherence and recovery. Orion Health is now a leader in the United States, is growing across Europe and has recently entered Asia.

PARKABLE provides parking management solutions that enhance staff and tenant parking experiences, enable asset owners and workplaces to more efficiently use their parking space, and automate car park administration. Parkable’s software integrates with access control and electric vehicle charge points. Parkable operates across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Ireland and the United States, and is currently focused on expanding the business in the US and UK.

PET DOCTORS operates a group of veterinary clinics under the ‘Pet Doctors’ brand and a number of complementary businesses under their own distinct brands (VetNurse+, PetPost, VetSign). Pet Doctors’ strategy is to develop businesses that cater to different aspects of the animal health industry, and leverage its market leading role to develop technology-based solutions for the domestic and international veterinary profession.

PUKEKO PICTURES is an independent entertainment production company, focused on the development and production of excellent quality, multi-platform entertainment for a global audience. Pukeko Pictures’ properties are broadcast and related merchandise sold through retail channels worldwide, and include a revitalised version of iconic TV series ‘ Thunderbirds, Are Go! ‘, early childhood series ‘ The Wotwots ‘ and sister show ‘ Kiddets ‘, and multi-award-winning scripted drama ‘ Cleverman ‘.

RAGLAN FOOD CO is a plant-based food manufacturer based in Raglan that has grown to become New Zealand’s largest plant-based yoghurt business. Raglan’s products span two brands and multiple occasions. Raglan exports to Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and the UAE.

RAKON develops and manufactures crystal oscillators for communication and navigation (GPS) devices. Rakon became a market leader due largely to the accuracy of oscillator timing achieved through its proprietary processes. Rakon continues to grow its business as navigation-based services proliferate in both industry and consumer markets.

RIGHT HEMISPHERE provided enterprise data visualisation software that automates graphics publishing processes. These make complex technical data available in dynamic 3D formats, delivering value to manufacturing processes and also sales, marketing, service and support. Right Hemisphere won many Fortune 500 customers and became a leading supplier to the aerospace industry, prior to being acquired by SAP.

ROCKIT produces and markets the world’s first specially bred miniature high quality apple. Rockit apples are a healthy snack, and are sold into retail, wholesale, food service, corporate, and e-commerce market segments worldwide. Rockit apples are growing in a number of countries and are supplied year-round to markets in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Skills VR delivers Virtual Reality training that helps people learn, upskill, and stay safe. Its scenario-based VR modules offer lifelike practice, real-time feedback, and measurable results, all managed through their Enterprise Platform. Employers, educators, and government agencies use Skills VR to scale impactful virtual reality training with ease. Skills VR operates across the North America, UK, ANZ, East Asia and the Middle East .

SLI SYSTEMS provides advanced website search and related merchandising services primarily for e-commerce sites. A wide range of retailers worldwide use SLI Systems’ search service to increase their web based sales, serving over one billion search queries each month, in the expanding online shopping market. SLI Systems is the most chosen cloud-based site search provider to Internet Retailer Top 1,000 retailers.

SMARTFOODS manufactures and markets premium muesli, granola and snacking products under two brands: Vogel’s and Something to Crow About. Smartfoods enjoys strong market share in its home market, and is growing fast in its target export markets in particular those in Australia and South East Asia.

Tally Group builds utility retail software that automates billing, empowers customers and fast-tracks innovation. Tally Group’s cloud-native platforms are market leading and mission-critical to electricity and gas utilities in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Middle East and the United States. Tally Group has consolidated the Agility CIS, Tally IT, Znalytics and Webtools businesses and its 350+ people serve over 55+ customers and 5+ million meter-points globally.

THE REES is a sophisticated accommodation and concierge business located in Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier holiday destination. The Rees offers a five-star boutique hotel experience to its domestic and international guests. Key features include its restaurant, wine cellar, gymnasium, and own private beach and wharf. The Rees is leveraging its reputation to further develop its product and receives regular recognition, including best New Zealand hotel, best New Zealand Ski Hotel, best hotel wine programme, best hotel chef and various sustainability and community awards.

TOM & LUKE manufactures and markets wholefoods snacking products. Tom & Luke’s tasty, nutritious, gluten-free, vegan snacks are natural and healthy alternatives to traditional convenience snacks. Tom & Luke is the category leader in New Zealand and Australia, where it is sold through 3,500 retail points, and is entering a number of larger markets further afield.

Totoniks is a business that is redefining pet nutrition through innovative, science-led hydration and wellness solutions made from premium New Zealand ingredients. By transforming sustainably sourced venison blood into highly functional daily supplements, Totoniks delivers clear health support while reducing food waste. With a scalable product range, strong sustainability credentials, a highly experienced team, and a rapidly growing international presence, Totoniks continues to gain traction as a trusted global brand in the expanding premium pet wellness market.

VESPER MARINE , a global provider of marine safety products for commercial and recreational vessels, aids to navigation and marine asset protection solutions. Vesper Marine’s award-winning VHF, AIS collision avoidance systems, transponders, shore stations and aids to navigation are designed for performance, reliability and ease of use and are backed by outstanding technical support. Committed to rigorous R&D and innovation, the company designs and manufactures affordable practical electronic solutions that enhance safety.

WAIKATO MILKING SYSTEMS provides milking systems and technologies to commercial dairy farms. Waikato Milking Systems’ reputation for reliability and efficiency is augmented with farmer-centric innovations, such as composite rotary platforms and a range of sensing products. Waikato Milking Systems supplies the majority of the New Zealand market and exports to over 20 other dairy producing countries.

WHERESCAPE provides data warehouse and big data automation solutions to organisations seeking to optimise the accessibility of their data when making key decisions. WhereScape’s software products are used to automate the process of planning and building data warehouses across a wide range of database platforms and through a user friendly interface that enables smaller teams to facilitate data warehouse projects faster and at lower cost. WhereScape has over 700 customers in over 20 countries.

YIKEBIKE develops and produces an all-electric compact folding bike for the commuter market. Large cities are increasingly focused on creating efficient mass transportation systems. YikeBike integrates with public transportation and decreases commuter journey time, with convenience and style. YikeBike is selling to customers in its target commuter-centric cities in Europe and the United States.