Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Overview
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the New Zealand government's primary agency for developing and delivering policy, services, advice, and regulation to support business growth and economic productivity, and also operates as an investor through various grants and funding programs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kea Aerospace | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Wellumio | Dec 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Keyhook | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Futurity Bio-Ventures | May 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Inhibit Coatings | Jun 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment based?
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
When was Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment founded?
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have?
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kea Aerospace, Wellumio, Keyhook, Futurity Bio-Ventures, Inhibit Coatings.
What was Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's most recent investment shown here?
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kea Aerospace in 2025.
What sectors does Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment focus on?
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment focus on?
Stage focus information for Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is not publicly available.