Massey Ventures Limited

Overview

Massey Ventures Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Massey University, dedicated to commercialising intellectual property and innovative research within the university. The firm collaborates with Massey researchers and inventors to guide them through the commercialisation process, transforming their ideas into real-world commercial opportunities. Additionally, Massey Ventures provides access to early-stage investment to support the development of commercially promising ideas. The firm also holds equity in a range of companies that have been spun out of the university. The firm's services include early-stage funding, start-up advice, protecting intellectual property, and leveraging its extensive network. Massey Ventures offers PreSeed Accelerator Funding to commercialise university research, with Tier 1 funding providing up to $80,000 for initial work such as proof of concept, intellectual property protection, or market validation. Tier 2 funding offers $250,000 or more for technical development, patents, market research, industry engagement, developing a business model, licensing, and forming a start-up. Massey Ventures Limited is governed by a board of directors with diverse expertise, including Terry Allen, Andrew Lewis, Giselle Byrnes, Carolyn Dimond, and Matthew Roskruge. The firm's leadership team comprises professionals with backgrounds in business development, commercialisation, food science, biotechnology, and economics, all committed to fostering innovation and supporting the growth of start-ups emerging from Massey University.

Investment Focus

• Innovative research and intellectual property from Massey University
• Early-stage companies seeking commercialisation support
• Start-ups requiring early-stage funding and strategic guidance

Portfolio Companies