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Wnt Ventures

WNT Ventures is deeply invested in NZ breakthrough technology Our deep tech startup founders are passionate about solving global problems with innovative technologies. WNT Ventures is a high conviction partner, helping founders build their vision and commercialise it globally. We connect them to resources, expertise and support. WNT began through a collaboration of experienced entrepreneurs and institutional capital providers who are passionate about building an environment where emerging companies can achieve success. Our criteria: Pre-Revenue Strong Intellectual Property Potential Targeting a Global Opportunity WNT Ventures invests nationwide and incubate science-backed, pre-revenue companies in a range of sectors including: Agritech, Food and Hort tech, cleantech, marine sciences, software, hardware, engineering, robotics, materials and medical devices and tools. We operate three funds with available funds to invest and over $25m under management and are raising Fund 4 targeting $35m to expand our investment pool. We receive support from the NZ government's Callaghan Innovation as a technology incubator, in which we gain direct access to the repayable loan scheme. We also receive access to the Pre-incubation grant scheme to enable assistance, both funding and advice, to companies and technologies who are still developing their business case.