From Auckland uni project to the vineyards of Cognac

Auckland startup Cropsy, which emerged from high school friendships, is seeking its third million dollar-plus funding round as it plots global expansion.

WATCH: NBR delves into the agribusiness sector.

Will Mace Mon, 28 Jul 2025

When the team behind Auckland startup Cropsy employed their technology to help a customer assess a vineyard they were leasing, they found about 10% of the vines were not producing in the way that had been promised.

On a $16 million lease over 10 years, the analysis revealed the customer was

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