Zach Warder-Gabaldon

Calocurb is a clinically proven, plant-based bioceutical that reduces hunger by 30%, cravings by 40% and calorie intake by 18%. All natural, Calocurb contains no stimulants, nothing synthetic and doesn’t require a prescription. The active ingredient in Calocurb is a unique extract from the hops flower developed and clinically tested by leading New Zealand scientists from Plant & Food Research over 15 years and with $30m investment. Calocurb gets to work in just one hour so you can feel full faster.

At Wayve, we’re building a global driving intelligence that learns from data and scales across different vehicles and geographies. Founded in 2017, we have pioneered an end-to-end AI approach to autonomous driving that is faster to deploy, more flexible by design and built to scale. We deliver all levels of autonomy, from hands-off and eyes-off driving, to robotaxis. We license and integrate the Wayve AI Driver as a vehicle-agnostic software platform that runs entirely on onboard vehicle compute and native sensors. Wayve is the first and only AV company to test a single global AI Driver model across more than 500 cities in Europe, North America and Japan. We’re building autonomy for anyone, in any vehicle, anywhere.

OpenStar is developing practical fusion energy solutions to power a sustainable future. Based in New Zealand, were working on levitated dipole fusion technology – an innovative approach that offers a pathway to clean, abundant energy. Our team combines expertise in engineering, physics, and operations to tackle one of humanitys greatest challenges: providing reliable, carbon-free energy at scale. Were building the technology and knowledge base needed to make commercial fusion a reality.

Our goal is to reduce the treatment gap through easier and remote access to evidence based mental health services. We do this by creating innovative virtual reality software to help people experience non-threatening and adaptive interpretations of feared social situations, phobias and anxieties.

MAI’s purpose is to facilitate the introduction of potential investors to local founders seeking investment. Our members are often angel investors looking to diversify their investment portfolios by investing in regional and national businesses with significant growth opportunities. A large portion of our members are focused on elevating regional businesses and want to see our region thrive. Their investment accelerates start up growth and enables them a platform to ‘give back’ by providing start-ups with invaluable knowledge, experience and networks.

BioOra is transforming cancer care in New Zealand. We’re making CAR T-cell therapy more accessible by combining innovative science with automated manufacturing. With clinical trials underway and a scalable GMP platform, we’re working to bring life-saving cell therapies to more patients—faster and more affordably. Together, we’re building the future of cancer treatment in New Zealand.

Grater Goods exists to provide consumers with gourmet plant based antipasti options. We are an artisanal producer of plant based charcuterie, cheeses, spreads and pates.

Fathom summarizes your Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams meetings so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes.

Calocurb is a clinically proven, plant-based bioceutical that reduces hunger by 30%, cravings by 40% and calorie intake by 18%. All natural, Calocurb contains no stimulants, nothing synthetic and doesn’t require a prescription. The active ingredient in Calocurb is a unique extract from the hops flower developed and clinically tested by leading New Zealand scientists from Plant & Food Research over 15 years and with $30m investment. Calocurb gets to work in just one hour so you can feel full faster.

At Wayve, we’re building a global driving intelligence that learns from data and scales across different vehicles and geographies. Founded in 2017, we have pioneered an end-to-end AI approach to autonomous driving that is faster to deploy, more flexible by design and built to scale. We deliver all levels of autonomy, from hands-off and eyes-off driving, to robotaxis. We license and integrate the Wayve AI Driver as a vehicle-agnostic software platform that runs entirely on onboard vehicle compute and native sensors. Wayve is the first and only AV company to test a single global AI Driver model across more than 500 cities in Europe, North America and Japan. We’re building autonomy for anyone, in any vehicle, anywhere.

OpenStar is developing practical fusion energy solutions to power a sustainable future. Based in New Zealand, were working on levitated dipole fusion technology – an innovative approach that offers a pathway to clean, abundant energy. Our team combines expertise in engineering, physics, and operations to tackle one of humanitys greatest challenges: providing reliable, carbon-free energy at scale. Were building the technology and knowledge base needed to make commercial fusion a reality.

Our goal is to reduce the treatment gap through easier and remote access to evidence based mental health services. We do this by creating innovative virtual reality software to help people experience non-threatening and adaptive interpretations of feared social situations, phobias and anxieties.

MAI’s purpose is to facilitate the introduction of potential investors to local founders seeking investment. Our members are often angel investors looking to diversify their investment portfolios by investing in regional and national businesses with significant growth opportunities. A large portion of our members are focused on elevating regional businesses and want to see our region thrive. Their investment accelerates start up growth and enables them a platform to ‘give back’ by providing start-ups with invaluable knowledge, experience and networks.