Startup accelerators in New Zealand: who backs its startups
5 accelerators back startups in New Zealand: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 15 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Techstars (6), Hub71 (3) and Y Combinator (2).
Accelerators backing startups in New Zealand
| Accelerator | Startups here | Portfolio rounds, 12 mo | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|
 TechstarsAccelerator · United States · Konos Sound, TDRI Solutions, Kindello | 6 | 97 | Oct 2026 |
 Hub71Accelerator · United Arab Emirates · Immersve, Rilla, Vermillionhealth | 3 | 18 | Oct 2026 |
 Y CombinatorAccelerator · United States · Theta, Thematic | 2 | 254 | Oct 2026 |
 500 GlobalAccelerator · United States · Melodics, Hellothematic | 2 | 35 | Oct 2026 |
| SSeen VenturesAccelerator · University of Auckland, Hall's Group | 2 | – | – |
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Which accelerators back startups in New Zealand?
5 accelerators back startups in New Zealand: they run there or hold at least two portfolio companies based there, 15 portfolio startups in all. The most active here are Techstars (6), Hub71 (3) and Y Combinator (2).
How is this list built?
From what each accelerator holds: the portfolio page it publishes, the Y Combinator directory and the announced rounds that name it. An accelerator counts for New Zealand when it runs there or at least two of its portfolio companies are based there; the list is rebuilt every night from 342 portfolios.