About Us

HTK Start Up

Our Story

A subsidiary company of the HTK Group – HTK Start Up was established in 2022 and provides cohort-based accelerator and incubator programmes that offer start ups and founders access to experienced advisors, mentors, investors and networks.

Our Mission

HTK Start Up is a values-led accelerator that focuses on supporting early-stage high growth innovative companies to achieve global success.

Our Team

We seek to support the business growth and commercialisation of New Zealand, indigenous and underserved startups and founders by providing targeted guidance, mentoring and advice within a culturally based and values-led framework to enable them to succeed on the global stage. Our network of advisors, operators and investors have shared values and a commitment to operating in line with our values and principles.

Managing Director
Head of Start Ups
Director of Business Growth
Johnny Aranga

Johnny Aranga

Senior Business Advisor
Marketing and Engagement Lead

Our Partners

Callaghan innovation

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Accelerating global success
for start ups