Our Investments

Making 24/7 renewables a reality.

MGA’s breakthrough blocks store and deliver thermal energy while remaining outwardly solid. They are the missing piece of grid decarbonisation, turning renewable energy into clean steam and power that’s available any time of the day.

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No compromise cleaning.

Cleanery’s low waste cleaning & personal care products come as a powder that dissolves in water at home to create an ultra-effective clean. Wave goodbye to single-use plastic bottles and say hello to ‍super clean, super green.

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Decarbonising zinc recycling.

Zinc is the fourth most used metal which is an essential resource in renewable energy, vehicles, and infrastructure. Zincovery is building an alternative to the current carbon intensive zinc recycling process.

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Green CO2 for Horticulture.

The Hot Lime Labs CO2 capture system converts wood waste biomass into clean CO2 for commercial greenhouses, increasing crop productivity and growth.

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Ambient ammonia for a cleaner, more efficient future.

From beginnings as a research discovery at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, Liquium has reimagined a future where clean ammonia will be pivotal to decarbonisation and energy security.

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A world-first for treating low clarity liquids and wastewater.

NovoLabs™ patented Supercritical UV™ Disinfection System can address treatment challenges and significantly reduce treatment costs for low clarity/low UVT process liquids and wastewaters.

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Nutritionally Complete Oat Milk Powder.

Teiny’s oat milk powder offers the nutrition of dairy combined with the sustainability of plant-based milks. As a powdered product, Teiny has the potential to slash emissions by 95%, addressing a critical gap in the market.

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Revolutionising surfactants with Celluspheres™

 

Dot Ingredients are revolutionising surfactants with Celluspheres™—a world-first, wood-based alternative to petrochemical and palm oil ingredients used in everyday products. Backed by cutting-edge AUT research, Dot is scaling sustainable chemistry for global impact.

 

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Sustainable Business Network
"As with all our mahi we do at SBN, we wanted our investment policy to be aligned with the purpose, values and ethical ideology we have at SBN. The Climate Venture Capital Fund that we have invested in meets our requirements for providing positive impacts aligning with SBN’s purpose and values"
Theresa Gaire
Head of Finance, Sustainable Business Network