# New Zealand technology and healthcare sector growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-technology-and-healthcare-sector-growth
> Updated: 2026-08-16T21:32:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

New Zealand’s technology and healthcare sectors are demonstrating significant economic scale and global reach. In the healthcare technology space, firms such as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, AFT Pharmaceuticals, and Aroa Biosurgery have gained prominence on the Australian Securities Exchange, with many companies surpassing the US$100 million revenue threshold.

Broadening the scope to the wider tech ecosystem, a report by Dealroom and NZ Growth Capital Partners estimates the combined enterprise value of New Zealand’s venture-backed companies at NZ$133 billion. This ecosystem includes over 400 firms, including eight unicorns and two decacorns, Rocket Lab and FNZ. While the sector generates high enterprise value relative to venture capital investment, reports note that many billion-dollar businesses founded by New Zealanders have been established offshore in sectors like fintech, software, and artificial intelligence.

## Claims

- The combined enterprise value of New Zealand’s venture-backed companies is estimated at NZ$133 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- There are more than 400 venture-backed firms in New Zealand. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- New Zealand has eight unicorns with valuations or exits exceeding US$1 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two companies, Rocket Lab and FNZ, are decacorns valued at over US$10 billion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- New Zealand generates high enterprise value relative to the amount of venture capital invested compared to peer economies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than ten billion-dollar businesses were founded by New Zealanders but established offshore. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: New Zealand tech firms reach NZ$133 billion in enterprise value

New Zealand’s venture-backed tech sector has reached an estimated NZ$133 billion in enterprise value, including two decacorns, though many billion-dollar firms founded locally are built offshore.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-tech-firms-reach-nz133-billion-in-enterprise-value

### 2026-07-28: New Zealand Healthcare Innovators Surge on Australian Stock Exchange

New Zealand health‑tech firms, led by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, are expanding on the ASX, with several firms now exceeding $100 million in revenue and boosting the nation’s export growth.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-healthcare-innovators-surge-on-australian-stock-exchange

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