Startup · $1m raised
Christchurch
Programs: EnergyLab (2026 Climate Solutions Accelerator)
Every investor coverage indicates participated in a round Aspiring Materials raised.
Companies Aspiring Materials acquired or merged with, per published coverage. Buying a company is not investing in one: nothing here counts in the deals column.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Chadderton | CEO | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Aspiring Materials. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
EnergyLab unveils ten hardware-focused climate tech startups joining its 2026 Climate Solutions Accelerator, supported by $1.64 million from ARENA; alumni Infravision, Renewable Metals, Orkestra and Amber later received ARENA funding.
EnergyLab names ten hardware-focused climate tech companies joining its 2026 Climate Solutions Accelerator, which pairs seed investment with a six-month program. Several hold government grants, and Catch Power's 2024 purchase of Solar Analytics is recalled.
Also RenewEconomy
Cut Through Venture's November newsletter rounds up October 2021's record deal count for Australian startups, listing raises across climate, fintech, cybersecurity and legal tech, plus Startmate Demo Day graduates and active investors.
Weekly roundup reporting numerous Australian and New Zealand startup raises, Icehouse Ventures securing fund capital, GitLab's IPO, two acquisitions, Clover's closure, and Openpay's debt facility.
Also Startup Daily
New Zealand carbon capture startup Aspiring Materials has raised a $1 million seed round led by Icehouse Ventures with Outset Ventures, funding team growth including its first CEO, Mark Chadderton.