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Ngāi Tahu Holdings commits $40m startup portfolio to Movac for professional venture management across AI, alternative proteins, and clean energy sectors.

Sep 29, 2026
New ZealandEnergy

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Ngāi Tahu Holdings, the commercial arm of the South Island iwi, has handed its tech startup portfolio to Movac, New Zealand's largest venture capital firm, for management. The $40m portfolio includes 18 investments in high-growth companies such as OpenStar, Mint Innovation, Tend Health, and Zethos. Movac will handle sourcing, management, and execution of the portfolio, with focus on AI, alternative proteins, waste reduction, and new energy. This move represents a shift from occasional investments to a permanent, professionally-managed venture capital strategy.

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Ngāi Tahu Holdings

Location

New Zealand

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Ngāi Tahu Holdings is the commercial arm of the South Island iwi (Māori tribe) that manages a $40 million technology start-up portfolio focused on high-growth companies in sectors including AI, alternative proteins, waste reduction, and new energy. The organization has partnered with Movac, New Zealand's largest venture capital firm, to professionally manage sourcing, execution, and oversight of its investments. Notable portfolio companies include OpenStar (fusion technology), Mint Innovation (e-waste recycling), Tend Health, and Zethos (waste recovery from steel mills).

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