"Zeosoft has achieved initial sales to validate the market opportunity and the founding team now has a good mix of commercialisation expertise, scientific knowledge and sales execution, so it was a relatively easy sell in the end," Vivian said.
Zeosoft raised $8 million in this latest funding round and plans to use the capital to fast-track its way into international markets.
It currently manufactures heavy-duty hand soap, everyday handwash and household cleaners, with personal care, cosmetics and derma product on the cards. Its initial targets are the automotive and engineering industries in Britain, Europe and the Middle East.
To try to speed its way it has joined forces with global leaders Unilever and Stevenson's Group for product formulation and development.
"Nutting out these relationships is key for us. Everything's on a completely different scale in the UK, so any mistake is accentuated," Connolly said.
Vivian said he had high hopes for Zeosoft.
"They're making excellent progress in the UK market where there's growing consideration among industrial organisations about the impact products have on their employees, customers and the environment."
Strong relationships between New Zealand's angels and early-stage investment companies like Movac were crucial for ensuring Kiwi companies got enough funding to grow, Vivian said. "There are always going to be natural ups, downs, surprises and successes that go with being invested in any early-stage company, but the more experienced people the business is able to surround itself with, the better."
Enterprise Angels executive director Bill Murphy agreed: "What Zeosoft highlights is there is an increasingly strong early-stage investment network in New Zealand where deals, due diligence and investing are often shared.
"This leads to more capital and more opportunities for promising young companies."
Produced in conjunction with the Angel Association of New Zealand.