About Us

A subsidiary of the HTK Group – HTK Start Up was established in 2022 with a focus on supporting early-stage high growth innovative companies to achieve global success.

About HTK StartUp

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

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.

We are committed to building a strong start up ecosystem that has the capacity and understanding to support all founders and startups with a specific focus on the under served community, Māori and Pasifika founders. Our network of advisors, operators and investors have shared values and a commitment to operating in line with our values and principles.

Our Mission

We seek to support the business growth and commercialisation of indigenous and underserved start ups 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 Team

Ren Hakiwai

Ren Hakiwai

Managing Director
Jacob Varghese

Jacob Varghese

Head of Start Ups
pete burgess

Pete Burgess

Director of Business Growth

Johnny Aranga

Senior Business Advisor

Vern Holden

Senior Business Advisor

Irene McArthur

Marketing and Engagement Lead

Our Partners

Callaghan innovation

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