On the Beaton track: Auckland University ‘Navigators’ student raises venture capital for crime-fighting startup at multimillion valuation

PremiumHome / BusinessChris KeallTechnology Editor/Senior Business Writer·NZ Herald·25 Aug, 2026 12:00 AM4 mins to read‌Azonic founders Caden Scott (centre) and Thomas Holdom (right). Photo / Dean PurcellAzonic founders Caden Scott (centre) and Thomas Holdom (right). Photo / Dean Purcell As part of the first cohort of BComm students to go through Auckland University’s Business Navigators programme last year, Caden Scott was lectured by Crimson co-founders Jamie Beaton and Fangzhou Jiang – plus a AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.