Kwetta, a New Zealand-based start-up focused on EV charging and power grids, aims to provide high-powered charging infrastructure for heavy haul fleets. Established in 2021 by electrical engineers Robert Turner, Dustin Murdock, and Mike Lazelle, Kwetta has completed an eight-month Series A funding round led by Blackbird Ventures, with contributions from Virescent Ventures Fund II and Icehouse Ventures. The total funds raised amount to $16.2 million, positioning the company to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.