PowerHouse Ventures

Powerhouse Ventures is a Christchurch-based venture capital firm and startup incubator focused on commercializing innovative research from New Zealand and Australian universities. Founded in 2006, the firm operates primarily in the deep tech and deep IP sectors, working closely with universities and Crown Research Institutes to turn cutting-edge scientific discoveries into high-growth companies. Powerhouse Ventures provides comprehensive support to early-stage ventures, including seed capital, incubation services, and strategic advice. The firm is deeply involved in sectors such as engineering, cleantech, medical and healthcare, agritech, and digital technologies. Some of its notable portfolio companies include Invert Robotics, which develops robotic inspection solutions, and MARS Bioimaging, known for its revolutionary color X-ray imaging technology. The firm’s team brings extensive experience in IP commercialization, technology startups, and international finance, ensuring that the ventures they support are well-equipped to scale and succeed globally.