Are you creating something amazing?

Meet the people building across Aotearoa. Discover fresh startups, see what they need right now, and make a trusted connection.

Tall poppies are welcome—and encouraged to thrive.

Explore the startup ground See open opportunities

STARTUPS✦COFOUNDERS✦PILOT CUSTOMERS✦MENTORS✦INVESTORS✦LOCAL KNOW-HOW✦

LIVE OPPORTUNITIES

What does your
startup need next?

Startups can publish several live opportunities at once. Each one is clear, shareable and closes independently when the right person or organisation is found.

Pilot customers

Find an early customer to test an MVP, trial or prototype in exchange for feedback, useful insight or agreed benefits.

Cofounders

Find someone ready to build alongside you, take meaningful ownership and participate in the future of the startup.

Talent

Share a paid role, project or early-team opportunity with the skills, commitment and working conditions made clear.

Mentors

Ask for targeted guidance from someone with relevant experience, a defined focus and a commitment that works for both sides.

Investors

Present a funding opportunity with stage, use of funds and investor fit—then move promising interest into due diligence.

Explore current opportunities

HOW IT WORKS

Less scrolling.
More connecting.

NZ Startup Ground is built around useful, timely introductions— not another noisy social feed.

Plant your profile

Create a clear startup card that stays discoverable.

Publish a listing

Add several specific asks without changing your profile.

Make a connection

People register interest; founders choose who to meet.

Close it cleanly

Listings expire after 60 days unless they are refreshed.

THE GROUND IS OPENING

Come grow the
startup neighbourhood.

We’re inviting the first founders, mentors, investors and innovation teams to shape NZ Startup Ground with us.