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Scout startups in Auckland
Learn where early startup activity happens in Auckland and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Population
- 417,910
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Auckland ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #115 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 31 to 40 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
43 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Auckland
Investors 23
Investor
InvestorNew Zealand's most experienced technology investor.
InvestorInvesting in deep-tech for a sustainable future.
The 3 most prominent of 23. Browse all investors
Accelerators 7
AcceleratorMinistry of Awesome is a startup accelerator and incubator located in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, supporting high-growth startups and…
AcceleratorMission Ready is a tech career accelerator based in Australia and New Zealand, specializing in fast-tracking participants into tech roles through…
AcceleratorAccelerating AI business ventures in 90 days.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 7
Venture studioBuilding AI-first startups for business growth.
Venture studioBuilding the future of Agentic AI startups.
Venture studioGrowing technology-enabled businesses for global markets.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 6
IncubatorChampioning deep technology founders in New Zealand.
IncubatorCreating the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
IncubatorThe 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all incubators
Pick what describes you
Your way in
Raising in Auckland
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Auckland
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Auckland
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Auckland
How does Auckland rank as a startup ecosystem?
Auckland is #115 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Auckland?
Superscout has profiles for 23 investors based in Auckland, including Icehouse Ventures, Movac and Pacific Channel.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Auckland?
Yes. Superscout lists 7 accelerators, 6 incubators and 7 venture studios based there, including Ministry of Awesome, Outset Ventures and Ryft Ventures.
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Superscout documents Auckland ecosystem information independently from canonical records and linked sources. Missing facts stay missing.
Sources and known limits
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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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