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Unicorns in New Zealand

Dealroom tracks 3 unicorns headquartered in New Zealand — companies that reached a verified $1B+ valuation — worth $10.1B combined. Updated July 2026.

3Unicorns ($1B+ valuation)
1Valued at $10B or more
0Thoroughbreds ($100M+ revenue)
$10.1BCombined unicorn valuation

Every unicorn in New Zealand

All 3 companies headquartered in New Zealand that reached a verified $1B+ valuation, ranked by latest valuation. Click a company for its full Dealroom profile.

# Company Sector HQ Founded Valuation Status
1 Xero Fintech Wellington 2006 $7B IPO 2007
2 Halter Food Auckland 2016 $2B Private
3 Seequent Other B2B Software Christchurch 2003 $1.1B Private

Frequently asked questions

How many unicorns are there in New Zealand?

Dealroom tracks 3 unicorns headquartered in New Zealand as of July 2026, worth $10.1B combined. 1 of them are valued at $10B or more.

What are the biggest unicorns in New Zealand?

The three most valuable are Xero, Halter, Seequent. Wellington is the top hub with 1 of them.

What counts as a unicorn — and what is a thoroughbred?

A unicorn is a company that reached a $1B+ valuation, verified by Dealroom. A thoroughbred is Dealroom's revenue-based tier: a startup-era company generating $100M+ in annual revenue — traction, not just paper valuation.

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