Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals in New Zealand

Pioneer Capital

Pioneer Capital is an investor in private New Zealand businesses that are focused on growth in large international markets. We have a track record of partnering with owners and managers to build value in their businesses. Our team has a breadth of skills and experience in operating, investing in and advising businesses through all stages of growth. We are New Zealand owned and operated and are committed to investing in a responsible manner.

11 to 50 staff

No 8 Ventures

New Zealand's leading investor in early stage technology companies. Investment across biotech, information technology, medical devices, internet companies and high tech manufacturing. Investments include the Martin Aircraft Company, Open Cloud, Surveylab, Rex Bionics, Proacta, Right Hemisphere, PayGlobal and Vertical Composting.

1 to 10 staff

Nzgcp

NZGCP was established by the Crown to address the capital and investor capability gaps in New Zealand’s technology start-up ecosystem. We’re building towards a self-sustaining early-stage capital market and partner with other investors to support Kiwi start-up companies and give them the leg up that they need to succeed. To do this, our Aspire fund invests directly into high-growth tech companies at proof of concept, seed, and early expansion investment stages. Whilst Elevate is a $300m fund of funds programme that invests into venture capital funds and is aimed at filling the Series A / B capital gap. We also encourage market development through sponsorship and programme support.

11 to 50 staff

Snowball

Snowball Effect is changing the way that Kiwis invest in private companies. Through a range of capital raising options, Snowball Effect improves access to finance for high growth companies, and provides an easy channel for the public to discover and invest in those companies. We're simplifying online angel investing, venture capital, private equity and equity crowdfunding.

11 to 50 staff

Sprout Agritech

Sprout is New Zealand's leading startup accelerator and investor, igniting the next wave of technology and innovation in the food value chain. We specialise in turning ground-breaking innovations into scalable startups that impact how life on Earth is nourished and sustained. We are dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in building robust teams and scaling their startups globally. We do this by providing carefully tailored programs, early-stage funding, industry partnerships, connections to key stakeholders, and capability and company building. Established in 2015, Sprout has 11 companies under our investment portfolio and has developed the capability of 250+ entrepreneurs.

11 to 50 staff

Asuna Group

Asuna is an investment firm in NZ and AU. We help established business leaders and entrepreneurs invest in their purpose through the Asuna Fund. We offer commercialisation consulting to established SMEs, government departments, VC funds & start-ups. Our services include consulting, learning & development and investing. With trusted experienced advisors and technical specialists Asuna delivers solutions in commercialisation, public policy, corporate L&D and education/career planning. The Asuna Group purpose statement is to- Serve humanity passionately - Manage resource diligently - Build up people and teams selflessly - Creating value for communities

1 to 10 staff

Gd1 Global From Day One

We help New Zealand founders and teams believe bigger. To dream, act and achieve on a global scale. We are an institutional-grade VC fund that supports globally ambitious kiwi tech startups with capital, on the ground operating expertise, and a vast international network in order to help them achieve growth on the world stage. Based in Auckland, New Zealand we have connections globally. We invest from seed to scale and provide operational support across product, growth and HR. GD1’s deep expertise in venture capital and first-hand international operating knowledge was gained via experience in technology companies across Europe, the US (including Silicon Valley), and New Zealand. This experience, as well as ongoing relationships, ensures that founders and management teams are supported from day one.

11 to 50 staff

Ice Angels

Ice Angels' was formed in 2004 by five founding members and The Icehouse to enable members to invest collaboratively into Kiwi startups. Ice Angels grew to be among the most active angel investment networks globally comprising over 200 entrepreneurs, executives, and professional investors investing >$10m per year. Ice Angels' operation as an independent club was discontinued in 2020 with many of the members becoming active investors in the Icehouse Ventures community.

1 to 10 staff

Movac

Movac is New Zealand’s most experienced and successful venture capital firm, with over 25 years of backing Kiwi entrepreneurs. As the country’s largest and longest-standing VC, Movac has raised $690m across eight funds, consistently delivering top-tier global returns. Movac’s portfolio includes many of New Zealand’s most exciting high-growth companies, such as Trade Me, Vend, Timely, Aroa Biosurgery, Tradify, Crimson Education, Auror and Dawn Aerospace. We are currently investing from Growth Fund 6, Emerge Fund 4, and the new Growth Opportunity Fund, supporting ambitious founders to scale globally and generate long-term impact for New Zealand.

11 to 50 staff

Still

STILL is creating a community of remarkable businesses, ideas, and new ways of seeing the world from Aotearoa New Zealand. We work with an extreme long term outlook. We’re interested in businesses and projects which have a positive impact on the human experience today and will continue to have a positive impact on communities centuries from now. STILL is an evolving ecosystem of connected businesses, investments, collaborations, cultural projects, and not for profits. Individually diverse, each of these entities collectively reflect our primary areas of interest: people, nature, arts and culture. There are two arms to our organisation – STILL 100 and STILL Investments. STILL 100 will acquire, start or support 100 New Zealand businesses, not-for-profits or projects over the next decade. STILL 100 supports brave people to go further in their ambition. A STILL 100 project is of undisputed quality and mastery, something done meticulously well. It contains an element of beauty. It is tangible. It is unconventional and unique. STILL Investments holds portfolios in equities, bonds, real estate and private equity funds, and makes direct investments into both venture and growth businesses. Still is interested in hearing from enduring small to medium sized businesses, people with innovative ideas and new perspectives, artists, and people that want to make a long term impact on the future of New Zealand and its communities.

1 to 10 staff

Oculus

Oculus is an independent investment and corporate finance advisory firm. We offer relationship-driven advice and investment, drawing on our extensive experience. We are differentiated by: 1. Adherence to our principles 2. Our extensive, unique experience 3. International reach 4. Wide variety of deals, including larger and industry landmark deals 5. A willingness to put our capital to work in a variety of ways

1 to 10 staff

The Factory

Twenty years ago, The Factory started its journey as The Bio Commerce Centre, and today is the home for where bold ideas come to be validated, accelerated and scaled into real world start-ups making a difference. We know how tough the journey is for a founder who is attempting something that has not been done before. Our role is to support them in the best way possible to ensure they have the best chance to succeed. Our areas of specialisation include agri-food-tech and innovative technologies. However we have a wide network that has the skills and experience to support all different types of start-ups and industries. Our team of curious and knowledgeable individuals have worked with over founders, 500 businesses and raised $60 million of investment for start-ups in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Where we focus – - Advocacy – connector, concierge, navigator, champion and voice for start-ups - Support – advice, mentorship, and capability-building programmes for founders and start-ups - Investment – facilitation and access to capital If you need help with your business or technology, whatever stage it's at, talk to us.

1 to 10 staff

Bridgewest Ventures Nz

Bridgewest Ventures is a New Zealand-based deep tech incubator, searching for ideas with impact. As an approved partner under Callaghan Innovation's 2020 Technology Incubator Programme, we're looking for local ventures ready to commercialise on a global scale. We're backed by our parent company, Bridgewest Group, a privately held investment company from the United States. With global assets in biotech, wireless communications, IoT, software, and semiconductors, Bridgewest Group brings its extensive global network and tried-and-true incubator approach to our home base in Auckland. If accepted into our programme, entrepreneurs can expect mentorship and funding to commercialise their technology, improve business capabilities, and facilitate future growth. We're committed to not only building startups into companies but also contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem that exists in New Zealand.

11 to 50 staff

Motion Capital

Investing in technology companies that help the world decarbonise

1 to 10 staff

Nz Private Capital

WELCOME NZ PRIVATE CAPITAL MEMBERS NZ PRIVATE CAPITAL MISSION We foster the opportunities of growth capital for Owners, Founders and Investors in New Zealand. Our activity nurtures the venture capital and private equity ecosystem through advocacy, networking and professionalism in investment. MEMBER LEAD AGENDA My role is to lead the industry momentum and to realise the goals of the association and its members who want a vibrant and sustainable industry. LinkedIn provides a great opportunity to connect with our members and respond to their appetite for more targeted communications. I publish articles, opinions and stories that our members can share with their clients to build enthusiasm about the benefits of growth capital investment. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE: Private equity and venture capital fund managers Investors (superannuation funds, pensions, community trusts, iwi, family offices) Angel investors, accelerators and incubators Professional services firms and advisors (accounting and law) Banks and investment banks OUR SERVICES: Advocacy – research, regulatory and tax policy Networking – events and communications Professional development – workshops I INVITE OUR MEMBERS TO: Connect with me here on LinkedIn and to contribute your expert knowledge Join me at NZ Private Capital events – CLICK THROUGH to our website below for more information

1 to 10 staff

Pencarrow Private Equity

Pencarrow partners with established companies that have strong management leadership and offer a clear and sustainable competitive advantage. Founded in 1993, Pencarrow is one of the most experienced private equity managers in New Zealand. Since its founding the firm and its co-investors have invested over ~$700 million of equity capital in mid-sized New Zealand businesses. Our portfolio is comprised of businesses that have demonstrated a track-record of positive earnings and the potential to grow into much more valuable assets. We consider ethical investing essential in making business decisions and incorporate environmental, social and governance factors in everything we do. We have a team of nine investment professionals who bring a diverse range of skills from previous experience in private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, governance and operational management. The skills of our team are complementary to those of the founders, senior leaders and fellow shareholders within our portfolio companies.

11 to 50 staff

Dg Capital

If you know, you know

1 to 10 staff

Tuhua Ventures

Tuhua was the name of Icehouse Ventures' first two seed funds. Investments include Halter, Avertana, 90 Seconds, IMeasureU (acquired by LSE: OMG), TNX, Tradify, Parrot Analytics, Mint Innovation, Spalk, Cirrus, Genoapay (acquired by Latitude FS), Melodics, Sharesies, Rocos (acquired by DroneDeploy), Joyous, Vessev, Nilo, Dawn Aerospace, Caruso, Groov, Partly, Dexibit, The Insides Company, Inhibit Coatings, Jettzy, McCarthy Finch (acquired by Onit), Datch, Basis, Upstock, Narrative, Vertus Energy, and Open Star.

1 to 10 staff

Ki Tua Fund

At Ki Tua Fund, we invest in, partner, and work with extraordinary founders and start-ups, to accelerate and scale disruptive solutions together. Combining science, nutrition, and technology to make a positive impact on health. Connect with us and ignite innovation.

51 to 200 staff

Nzvc

NZVC is an early-stage venture firm and our sweet spot is pre-seed to series a, which we also see as the biggest capital gap in new zealand startup ecosystem. we invest in startups that are pre-revenue to those with as much as $1mm annual revenue.

1 to 10 staff

Avant-Garde Capital

Avant-Garde Capital offers innovative solutions for businesses looking to fund their expansion. Combining venture capital and angel investment alternatives, with a range of resources that ensure every business we invest in succeeds.

1 to 10 staff

Blueventures

BlueVentures empower meaningful ventures. True partnerships with motivated entrepreneurs, with a purpose to do good in this world, that will look after their people well and aligns with sustainability. BlueVentures provide the expertise, knowledge, support and passion for the business to grow faster and more successfully. We are deeply passionate about growing startups and bring expertise and knowledge, backed by the resources available at BlueOcean.Consulting. We will bring passion, dedication, and a drive for making your business succeed. Key areas of expertise are Business strategy, Business advisory, Marketing, Creative, and Digital. Ideal investments Early stages companies needing to grow. Growth might happen over several years. Each year will require time and resources to be invested.

11 to 50 staff

Cure Kids Ventures

Cure Kids Ventures is a seed and early stage investment fund that invests in the commercialisation of innovations in products and services with a potential to benefit child health. Cure Kids Ventures is a vital part of Cure Kids’ vision of a healthy childhood for everyone. Our team is skilled in early stage company development and have global experience in the biotech, healthcare and medical devices industry.

1 to 10 staff

The South Island Office Limited

We have an ‘investor first’ philosophy, placing the investor at the forefront of all decision making criteria. We believe in keeping it simple. If the underlying business is not easily understood by the Partners we do not invest or promote. The South Island economy provides for simple investment sectors, led by its environment, water, land and air, and its people. We are South Island based who know our country well. We are independent and wholesale investors ourselves and we act as true partners with our range of investments and operating business partners.

1 to 10 staff

Thrillcapital

Fan Focused Venture Capital for Sport We get deserving sports talent, projects and events funded while maximising fan engagement and ownership. Our focus is on Extreme and newly emerging Sports where technology is often a driver. A key aim is to link fan passion to sports funding. Since fans come in all shapes and sizes, from billionaire team owners to Mums and Dads, our funding solutions do as well. To this end, ThrillCapital and our extended network of sporting, marketing and financial partners in the US, UK, Europe and Australasia structure bespoke, compliant, capital raising solutions as unique as our clients. All our funding solutions and advisory services draw on advances in Fintech, regulatory change, the Web and Social Media to empower fans, fund sporting brands and optimise financial and emotional returns for investors.

1 to 10 staff

Darby Capital Partners

Darby Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on driving growth for Asia-Pacific lower middle market technology companies through business development and capital investment. Darby Capital Partners makes minority non-control investments in technology-enabled businesses that generally satisfy the following characteristics: experienced management teams; growing and recurring revenues; demonstrated operating profitability; attractive industry niche; and asset light and/or capital efficient business model.

1 to 10 staff

Enterprise Angels

Enterprise Angels offers a unique model of early stage investing in New Zealand connecting early stage companies with business angels to maximise success. We believe that growing innovative, socially and environmentally responsible companies is the key to ensuring people, communities, businesses, the environment, and the economy thrive. Enterprise Angels has a professional management team, efficient processes and rigorous due diligence to mitigate investor risk. We consider our model as ‘best practice’ for investing in early stage companies, which is inherently risky. While investment funds are always important, we regard the skills and experience our management team and business angels bring to the investee companies as being even more important. Through our team, members and partners we aim to add real value as well as capital to portfolio companies. Enterprise Angels members make individual investment decisions but do so together drawing on each other’s experience and expertise. This approach increases the returns from and success of investments. Our objective is to connect experienced investors with entrepreneurs and innovators. Enterprise Angels members will consider investing in businesses from all industry sectors and at any stage of growth, from seed to post-revenue. However we invest most actively in things we can ‘kick’ – innovative businesses in the agriculture, dairy, horticulture, engineering, food and clean tech industries. The experience we can draw from our member pool is vast and crucial in helping many early stage businesses and concepts grow to their full potential. Enterprise Angels is a member of the Angel Association of New Zealand (AANZ), a network of more than a dozen angel groups and funds throughout the country.

1 to 10 staff

Greenback Capital

Greenback Capital invests into hungry brilliant teams working on huge ideas, who are trying to push civilization forward. New Zealand privately owned and operated conglomerate. Operating in a number of sectors including; Debt Recovery Funding, Venture Capital, FMCG, Commercial Construction, SaaS, Tourism, E-commerce & Retail. Greenback Capital also builds our own products, companies & teams directly, with 100% equity owned by Greenback Capital. Greenback Capital has, in previous years, operated as a shadow fund - This has given Greenback Capital many Executive/CEO level relationships with some of the biggest brands in the world.

51 to 200 staff

Horizon Holdings

Horizon Holdings finds, acquires, operates and grows privately-held business in New Zealand.

1 to 10 staff

Human Capital

Remote first startup studio & venture fund

11 to 50 staff

Impact Enterprise Fund

The Impact Enterprise Fund is New Zealand's first domestic focused impact investment fund. The Fund provides growth capital to businesses who deliver social and/or environmental impact, alongside attractive financial returns. This Fund has two primary objectives: delivering market-rate financial returns, and delivering tangible societal and environmental outcomes. The Fund, whilst still open for investment, is now live after a First Close at $8 million.

1 to 10 staff

Kapital

investing in businesses. The specific focus is on mid stage growth companies with distributed networks capable of domestic and international growth that can change the game in their industry.

1 to 10 staff

Pace

We invest in, start, & accelerate forward thinking ventures. We help entrepreneurs secure investment, accelerate growth, and forge an exit strategy; while providing access to our operational capability across marketing & sales, IT & product, governance, and finance. Our goal is to help companies move faster while avoiding the pitfalls. We believe that good people, operational efficiency, and clear strategic direction are instrumental to success. As experienced entrepreneurs and operators, we know it can be a long, hard, sometimes lonely journey and just how important it is to partner with people who aren’t just aware of the challenges, but have faced them themselves.

1 to 10 staff

Plotshare

Plotshare is a unique private equity firm that specializes in real estate investment opportunities for wholesale investors. We deliver value to our clients by identifying and securing real estate investment opportunities that have potential to generate strong returns for investors. Our team is up to date with the latest market trends and technologies, to provide a diversified range of investment options to our investors. With a focus on transparency, performance and integrity, we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and helping them achieve their financial objectives. Let's grow together. More info at

1 to 10 staff

Think Group

Think Group is a holding company for digital products, e-commerce stores and management consulting services.

1 to 10 staff

Valentine Addis

Valentine Addis is a team of investment advice professionals. Our team assists start-up and high-growth companies in preparing an effective Information Memorandum and valuation to ensure they have the best chance of gaining investment. Valentine Addis then pitches its clients' companies to a range of chosen high net worth and seasoned investors. Our team adds value through strategic planning and managing the due diligence with investors. The process results in companies and investors saving time and money with lawyers, accountants and any other suppliers.

1 to 10 staff

Zino Ventures

We are investing and empowering NZ startups and entrepreneurs who want to go further to global markets.

1 to 10 staff

Aedifice Capital

Aedifice Capital's (trading as Sirius) primary business is dedicated to the investment strategy for Aedifice Property Group. With the growth of Aedifice Property Group, Managing Director Heremana Malmezac has expanded the scope of action for the capital arm of the group, with Sirius as a registered financial institution, soliciting investment from third parties to fund the property development activities. Any investment in Aedifice Capital’s projects are only open to eligible wholesale investors and is not available to retail investors.

1 to 10 staff

Afterwork Ventures

We are a community-powered, industry agnostic VC fund investing in Australian and New Zealand based startups that have $100m+ revenue ambition. We invest at the earliest stages, once you’re ready to turn “after work” into “work”. Our investment process is imbued with a deep respect for founders’ time, intel, and courage. Founders are frequently subject to hellish, drawn-out due diligence processes, only to be unceremoniously knocked back despite their best efforts. We made a commitment to turn up for founders, and have designed a highly transparent process which adds value at every step. Our community is rallied around a shared goal: to invest in the next generation of Australia and New Zealand startups at the very earliest stage, and then support them on their long and arduous journey from improbability to outlier success. Our hivemind is our bedrock and our edge.

1 to 10 staff

Aoraki Capital

We help great companies fulfil their potential as highly-profitable world-class businesses. We act as operating partners or investors in helping companies, and the people behind them, succeed. Aoraki Capital is founded on a very simple idea: that most of the value growth in businesses comes from people, systems, ideas, and execution, rather than the money invested. Therefore, it made sense for management teams to have a growth partner who could provide more than just capital. Our core skillset is business performance improvement, transformation, turnaround, and generating rapid growth. We focus on practical, not theoretical, real-world solutions which are ambitious, and can be achieved through building world-class teams with a culture of high performance. We work closely with management teams to change not only strategy, but to build the capacity for relentless execution. While we are hands-on in supporting businesses and have a bias towards action, our management philosophy is to operate as simply as possible, in a decentralised organisational structure, which creates transparency and puts power in the hands of the people best placed to take decisions.

1 to 10 staff

Ashcott Capital

Ashcott Capital is an entrepreneur-led investment firm that is looking to acquire a small-to-medium sized New Zealand business to operate and grow over the long term.

1 to 10 staff

The Concept Cube

The Concept Cube is a boutique agency specializing in assisting companies with finance raising and strategic business challenges. We are committed to being direct, honest, and insightful, with your business's success as our top priority. Founded in 2012 and based in Nelson, New Zealand, The Concept Cube leverages investor networks, private equity institutions, major banking networks, and our own network of experienced directors and consultants. Recognizing that not all companies have the resources for a fully-fledged board to offer critical objectivity on strategic issues, The Concept Cube provides access to independent, non-conflicted networks to help achieve objectives or test new concepts. We focus extensively on the individuals behind the business, understanding that entrepreneurs are primarily passionate about their product or service, rather than preparing their company for intensive bank or investor reporting, governance issues, or delivering innovation. Our goal is to ensure that our clients and their businesses are ready to maximize their efforts' return, with the right systems, controls, networks, and people in place. We guarantee absolute confidentiality to our clients, many of whom are at sensitive stages in developing their intellectual property or concept. Only by offering complete confidentiality and dedicated service can we earn our clients’ trust in partnership.

1 to 10 staff

Timberwolf Ventures

Timberwolf Ventures is a Consultancy firm that provides Capital Investment, Incubation & Acceleration support for Brands to break the world stage. We assist Brands in entering the world's most competitive & trendiest markets.

11 to 50 staff

Kokiri

1 to 10 staff

Quidnet Ventures

Investing in scalable, capital efficient New Zealand businesses created by exceptional founding teams with global vision from inception. We provide New Zealand companies with access to the distribution channels, advisors, and talent pools needed to accelerate growth in the USA.

1 to 10 staff

Greenlight Ventures Nz

Founded by New Zealander Jennifer (Jenny) Sutton. Venture investor and venture philanthropist. Enabling evolution and impact. See website for details

1 to 10 staff

Outset Ventures

An incubator and VC investor, Outset Ventures is the champion of deep technology founders in Aotearoa New Zealand. Outset's mission is to bring New Zealand’s deep technology innovations to the world stage by helping founders turn unique science and engineering-based ideas into companies that deliver real-world solutions on a global scale. We are New Zealand’s only technology incubator with flexible laboratory and workshop facilities designed to support the development of early-stage, deep technology start-ups. We have a 20+ year history of technology commercialisation on-site, with notable alumni including Rocket Lab, LanzaTech and Mint Innovation. Our unique facilities and extensive experience as founders mean we offer an unparalleled investment opportunity to back credible, innovative founders operating on the forefront of new industries. Fund II is currently open for investment. Talk to us today to find out more.

1 to 10 staff

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.

1 to 10 staff