Impact investment stories
Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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ai
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healthtech
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
NZ's first impact fund invests in Auckland company Grounded
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
The Auckland-based business supplies a range of sustainably sourced packaging, including mailer boxes and bags for eCommerce.
New Zealand to get a boost on global impact investment stage
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Aotearoa New Zealand joins the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing, promising new opportunities and global insights for local social enterprises.
New Zealand Impact Investing Network announces National Advisory Board
Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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social enterprise
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ākina foundation
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impact investment
Eight Kiwis from around the country have been elected and appointed to form the National Advisory Board for Impact Investing in New Zealand.
NZ's first social impact investment fund goes live
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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healthtech
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social enterprise
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akina
Investments will focus on expansion opportunities in sectors such as sustainable food production, agriculture technology, healthcare, clean energy.
Socially responsible investments made available on Sharesies
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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investment
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sharesies
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impact investment
New Zealand's Sharesies partners with Pathfinder Asset Management to offer low-cost, socially responsible investment funds to the public for the first time.
Akina Foundation launches Impact Investment Report
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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investment
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akina
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social enterprise world forum
Ākina Foundation unveils a transformative Impact Investment Report, charting a course for New Zealand's social and environmental funding.