• About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
  • Digital Magazine
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Self Development
  • Growth
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Sustainability
  • About Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Contact Us
  • Events
  • Newsletter
  • Podcasts
  • Digital Magazine
NZBusiness Magazine

Type and hit Enter to search

Linkedin Facebook Instagram Youtube
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Self Development
  • Growth
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Sustainability
NZBusiness Magazine
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Self Development
  • Growth
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Sustainability
EntrepreneursInspirationLeadersNews

SheEO names its ‘2021 New Zealand Ventures’

Five of Aotearoa’s rising woman-led businesses have been named the successful 2021 SheEO Ventures earning huge support to amplifying business growth through SheEO’s vast network internationally.

Glenn Baker
Glenn Baker
November 10, 2021 3 Mins Read
2.1K

Five of Aotearoa’s rising woman-led businesses have been named the successful 2021 SheEO Ventures earning huge support to amplifying business growth through SheEO’s vast network internationally, with those chosen receiving the support of interest-free loans for five years, business mentoring and pro-bono legal and PR support.

The successful Ventures for 2021 are:

Atutahi – Reni Gargiulo’s Nelson-based producer of a range of unique indigenous New Zealand native leaf beverages with known functional benefits.

BDÉT –  (pictured above) Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha’s Auckland-based business is on a mission to eliminate one trillion wet wipes globally, through a wet wipe alternative, that turns toilet tissue into a cleansing, flushable wipe.

Farm Plans – Emma Buchanan’s Hawke’s Bay-based Farm Plans has expertly designed software to reduce the effort for farmers to collect and share data, creating low-cost, high-quality reports and better environmental outcomes.

Kete Kai – Lisa Booth’s Waikato-based Kete Kai is more than a meal-kit company. Their real drive is ending hunger in Aotearoa by 2030, through digital development and community partnerships.

Supie – (pictured below) Sarah Balle’s South Auckland-based online, membership-based supermarket aims to create a better and fairer grocery alternative for New Zealand. Supie supports a range of SheEO Ventures and Activator’s businesses from Goodbye, The Hello Cup, Tot’s Pantry, Food Nation, LilyBeeWrap, Ultrella, Yum., Little ‘Lato and V on Wheels.

 

The SheEO Aotearoa network was launched in 2017 by renowned business leader Theresa Gattung and has gone from strength to strength. Successful SheEO Ventures report an average 84% business growth since joining the community, with exports to 51 countries.

Annually, woman and non-binary entrepreneurs apply to become a Venture, made possible from the unique funding model, the result of an equally unique community, and one that is founded on relationships and acts of radical generosity as opposed to transactions. While Ventures receive the financial support, all Activators in the community benefit through networking, professional development opportunities and business advice.

“We are in the middle of a pandemic and our women and non-binary entrepreneurs continue to show up, support new ideas, lend a helping hand and shine brightly in the SheEO network,” Gattung says. “Each year I say I’m thrilled with the level of ‘radical generosity’ our 800 Kiwi activators show towards venture applicants. But in 2021, with the global pandemic surging in Aotearoa, I am in awe.

“A whopping $11.9 million in revenue in the 2020 calendar year was made by our Ventures with an 84% revenue growth in these Ventures since their association with SheEO. These women and non-binary-led businesses are eliminating the glass ceiling and taking the world by storm, by offering unique businesses, products and services while working on the world’s ‘to do’ list.

“Becoming a successful venture applicant is more than simply benefiting from immediate support like interest-free loans and business mentoring. We welcome all Ventures and Activators into a growing community of business leaders and innovators who all deeply care. Many long-term business relationships are being cultivated through the strength of our SheEO network here and around the world – boosting us all.”

Founder of SheEO Vicki Saunders says, “It’s fascinating to witness the different trends each year. This year, 80% of the New Zealand successful Ventures are in or related to the food industry/sector. Covid is making us consider our consumption of food, where our food actually comes from and supporting locally, the waste we create through food, and the impact of this on the environment – more than ever. This year, 40% of the successful Ventures are indigenous-led.”

SheEO Aotearoa has raised $1.25 million since its launch through over 1,100 Activators, of which 800 are from people activating for the first time. Over the years a number of businesses have also lent their support to the cause offering pro bono expertise, including Russell McVeagh, Westpac, Pead PR and NSPR Limited.

 

How it Works:

The SheEO model has hundreds of women (called Activators) contributing capital into a collective fund as an act of radical generosity, with the money loaned out at no interest to Women and non-binary-led businesses (called Ventures) working on the world’s ‘to do’ list and paid back over a five-year period. Selected Ventures also get access to women’s networks, buying power and expertise to grow their business.

Visit SheEO.World

 

Previous successful SheEO ventures:

2017

2018

2020

Brainfit

DermNet

Pure Peony

ShearWarmth

Beany

Chia Sisters

Guardian Angel Security

The Better Packaging Co.

The Hello Cup

AWWA

Goodbye SANDFLY/Goodbye OUCH

Jobloads

Kiri Nathan Ltd

Nisa

Share Article

Glenn Baker
Follow Me Written By

Glenn Baker

Glenn is a professional writer/editor with 50-plus years’ experience across radio, television and magazine publishing.

Other Articles

Market Update Philippines (800 x 533)
Previous

Market update Philippines

Depressed business owners
Next

Delta blues batter business

Next
Depressed business owners
November 10, 2021

Delta blues batter business

Previous
November 7, 2021

Market update Philippines

Market Update Philippines (800 x 533)

Subscribe to our newsletter

NZBusiness Digital Issue – March 2025

READ MORE

The Latest

A business journey from surgeon to CEO

May 9, 2025

Entries open for 2025 Sustainable Business Awards

May 8, 2025

The new concrete flooring system that won’t end up in landfill

May 8, 2025

The business of saving lives

May 7, 2025

Breaking the mould

May 6, 2025

A business built to last

May 6, 2025

Most Popular

NZBusiness Digital Issue – June 2024
Understanding AI
Navigating economic headwinds: Insights for SME owners
Nourishing success: Sam Bridgewater on his entrepreneurship journey with The Pure Food Co
Navigating challenges: Small business resilience amidst sales decline

Related Posts

Final speaker lineup announced for Ignite ‘25 Growth Summit

April 30, 2025

New data reveals why Kiwi SMEs are borrowing

April 28, 2025
Lilah McDonald WaterUs

Teenage social entrepreneur on a mission to install 100 drinking fountains

April 24, 2025

SME confidence climbs as economic outlook turns positive, survey

April 14, 2025
NZBusiness Magazine

New Zealand’s leading source for business news, training guides and opinion from small businesses to multi-national corporations.

© Pure 360 Limited.
All Rights Reserved.

Quick Links

  • Advertise with us
  • Magazine issues
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy policy
  • Sitemap

Categories

  • News
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Growth
  • Finance
  • Education & Development
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Sustainability

Follow Us

LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
  • Home
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Self Development
  • Growth
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Sustainability