Snowball Effect

🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE LIVE: Host Tom Morton sits down with John Robson (better known as JR), CEO of BioOra, to discuss how high-conviction capital and ground-breaking science intersect.

We were lucky enough to see the CocoonTM, one of the devices used in the automated manufacturing of Car T-cell therapies, up close when we welcomed John (pictured) to our Auckland office.

Catch the latest episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify via the links below.

👉 Listen via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0K1CLN84WE25NCaq7HcmST?si=f3d7ced2c25245ac

👉 Listen via Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-conviction-patient-61-and-the-future-of-car/id1884128954?i=1000761974388

Final call! This is your last chance to invest in Almighty - NZ's #1 canned water brand.

Over $1.9M has already been invested by Kiwi investors, and you could be one of them.

Almighty has delivered strong, consistent growth, increasing revenue from $3.8M in FY23 to $8.1M in FY26.

This capital raise round closes this Monday at 10pm (27 April, 2026).

👉 Head to the offer page to learn more: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/show/almighty-bepii-AvcFp/overview

NOW LIVE: $1.6M+ has already been invested in Almighty, following strong early demand.

Are you joining other leading New Zealand investors?

Review the full offer material and invest now via Snowball.

👉 Access Almighty’s offer: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/show/almighty-bepii-AvcFp

NOW LIVE: Invest in the future of aerospace with Kea Aerospace, right here in NZ.

Kea Aerospace is raising growth funds to develop a solar-powered, high-altitude aircraft fleet, designed to deliver data for climate, agriculture, and disaster response.

Join Kea Aerospace and other leading wholesale investors on this exciting journey.

➡️ Learn more about investing in Kea Aerospace’s capital raise: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/show/kea-aerospace-2b045

Smart investors have a new favourite podcast! 🎙️ Snowball Podcast has officially launched and is now live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In our first episode, host Tom Morton sits down with Jack Powell, Director at Private Wealth Advisers (PWA), to unpack the psychology of investing and the reality of risk.

🚗 Tune in for investing conversations you’ll actually want to listen to on your commute.

🎧 Listen now on Apple or Spotify:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-the-investible-universe/id1884128954

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MZodXnFfNQgAzwluxEWZI

Most investors track returns. Fewer track whether they can access their money when it matters most.

Liquidity is often the last thing considered in portfolio construction, yet it's the first to cause problems in a downturn, a major life event, or a market dislocation.

In our latest article, we break down the real trade-offs between liquid and illiquid assets, and what a well-structured portfolio looks like when you factor in access, not just returns.

​How liquid is your portfolio? Have a read here: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/articles/liquidity-versus-illiquidity-do-you-have-it-when-you-need-it

One year on from launching Snowball Funds, what were the big winners of 2025?

From nimble long-short equity to global private markets and infrastructure, three funds stood out.

➡️ Read the article here: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/articles/the-top-3-funds-of-2025-a-year-of-divergent-wins

As 2025 draws to a close, we'd like to thank the New Zealand businesses and investors that we worked with this year.

It's been fantastic to see the level of support our community of over 55,000 investors has shown to Kiwi businesses and the local and overseas funds available through our platform.

From the team at Snowball, we wish you and your loved ones a relaxing Christmas break. We're looking forward to a great 2026 with you all.

NEW INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: Help accelerate NZ’s green transport future by investing in - a smart mobility car-sharing service.

New Zealand's car dependency is among the highest in the OECD. Mevo helps reduce reliance on private vehicles by offering Kiwis flexible, shared mobility.

Mevo helps solve this problem by offering a range of car-sharing options: on-demand, a monthly subscription, or an "earn-while-you-own" model.

With lead investors anchoring the raise with ~$2.2M of investment, Mevo is raising an additional $1M to strengthen its financial position and execute its profitable growth strategy.

🚗 Register your investment interest to learn more: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/preview/mevo-2025-treyd-5NdqR

Komodo Wellbeing – Pre-Series A Now Open on Snowball Effect.

Komodo Wellbeing is rapidly becoming a category-defining platform in student wellbeing and school compliance. Their software gives schools a structured, evidence-based way to understand student mental health and broader wellbeing trends, a need that’s only accelerating globally.

The team is now supporting 160+ schools across 30 countries, and doubling year-on-year growth through 2025. Momentum is strong, and the business continues to demonstrate disciplined ex*****on in a sector where trust, data security, and consistent delivery are essential.

Komodo’s progress has also attracted experienced operators. Kami co-founders Hengjie Wang and Alliv Samson, recently named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year 2025, have made Komodo the first investment of their new $10m vehicle, Hiraya Ventures. Hengjie has also joined Komodo’s board. Former Reddit CEO Ellen K. Pao has invested alongside Hiraya and other supporters, such as Icehouse Ventures.

Snowball investors now have the final opportunity to participate in this Pre-Series A round, with less than $300k remaining of the $1.5m raise (wholesale only).

Komodo will use the capital to expand internationally and launch new features that strengthen schools’ wellbeing, safeguarding and compliance workflows.

If you’re exploring early-stage exposure to a fast-growing SaaS business with strong product-market fit and an increasingly global footprint, this is a compelling moment to review the offer.

View the Komodo offer: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/show/komodo-2025-top-up-jtyzo

NEW INVESTMENT: From Christchurch to the stratosphere - Kea Aerospace has achieved solar-powered flight to over 56,000 ft and is now raising capital for the next phase of growth.

Kea Aerospace's solar-powered, uncrewed aircraft (Kea Atmos) is designed to circle in the stratosphere above weather and air traffic, capturing high‑resolution imagery to help prevent illegal fishing and environmental harm.

Invest in the Kiwi company redefining global aerial intelligence.

➡️ Register your investor interest to learn more: https://www.snowballeffect.co.nz/offers/preview/kea-aerospace-33xld