2025 NZ Tech Ecosystem: Rocketing to $129B with SaaS at the Core

The 2025 NZ Tech Ecosystem Report is out and it’s a milestone moment for Aotearoa’s innovation economy. A few standout highlights for our KiwiSaaS community:

🚀 Enterprise Value Powerhouses:

NZ’s tech ecosystem is now valued at ~$129B and an incredible 77% of that comes from Rocket Lab and KiwiSaaS members Xero and FNZ. Their global impact is unmistakable.

⚡ Ecosystem Growth:

The total value of NZ’s tech ecosystem has grown 6.1x since 2019, with $124B of that VC-backed. The pace and scale of growth is accelerating.

🦄 Unicorns & $1B+ Exits:

The report spotlights NZ-founded unicorns and $1B+ exits, including Pushpay, Halter, and KiwiSaaS members FNZ, Xero, and Seequent. These success stories set the benchmark for what’s possible from Aotearoa.

There’s a lot more in the report on the state of venture capital and the momentum behind NZ tech. Dive into the full report for deeper insights: New Zealand 2025 report

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Gentrack to join the S&P/NZX Limited 20 Index!

Gentrack Group Limited (NZX: GTK) has been selected for inclusion in the S&P/NZX 20 Index, following the June 2025 quarterly review by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The change takes effect prior to the market open on Monday 23 June.

This is a significant milestone, placing Gentrack among New Zealand’s 20 largest and most traded companies. It reflects continued growth, strong market performance, and the rising impact of their work with utilities and airports globally.

Through the Gentrack and Veovo platforms, they’re helping organisations around the world modernise operations, improve customer outcomes, and accelerate their transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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