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Neocrete

Auckland, New Zealand

$3.5M raisedSustainable MaterialsClimate TechConstruction Tech

◆ Total Raised

$3.5M

◆ Location

Auckland, New Zealand

◆ Founded

2018

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

◆ About Neocrete

Clean tech and sustainable materials startup developing nano-activator additives to enable low-carbon mineral byproducts to replace standard structural cement in concrete mixtures.

◆ What sets it apart

Its proprietary additive activates dormant pozzolans in low-performing mineral byproducts, allowing much higher cement replacement while maintaining early strength and performance.

◆ Sectors

Sustainable MaterialsClimate TechConstruction TechAdvanced Materials

◆ Business

Modelhardware

CustomerReady-mix concrete producers, cement/concrete manufacturers, and construction materials companies

◆ Notable

  • Founded in New Zealand in 2018
  • Raised US$4M seed funding in 2024
  • Raised an additional US$3.5M in 2026
  • Reportedly can replace up to 50% of cement in concrete without loss in performance
  • HQ located in Auckland, New Zealand

◆ Funding rounds

26 Aug 2026

Led by Wavemaker Ventures

With Icehouse Ventures, Temasek Trust's Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H), Doug Parker, Steve Melhuish

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◆ FAQ

What does Neocrete do?

Clean tech and sustainable materials startup developing nano-activator additives to enable low-carbon mineral byproducts to replace standard structural cement in concrete mixtures.

Where is Neocrete based?

Neocrete is based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2018.

How much has Neocrete raised?

Neocrete has raised $3.5M in tracked funding.

Who has invested in Neocrete?

Investors in Neocrete include Wavemaker Partners, Icehouse Ventures, New Zealand Green Investment Finance, Callaghan Innovation, Akina Foundation and Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health.