Start-up Investors
Looking to back a Kiwi technology start-up? Depending on your level of experience with investing, there are several ways that you can back Kiwi technology start-ups. Here are some networks and resources to support you on your investment journey, and opportunities for where/how you can invest.
AANZ: Investor Resources
New Zealand's Angel community can provide invaluable tools and insights to help you back Kiwi tech start-ups via investment support
Alt Ventures
Gaming, creative media and tech specialist fund at pre-Seed and Seed investment stages
Angel Association New Zealand members
AANZ represents formal angel networks across the country whose memberships range from 20 to 200 individuals. Contact your local angel group to discuss joining as an investor
Blackbird Ventures
A generalist technology investment firm based in Australia and New Zealand
Bridgewest Ventures
Investment for deep-tech start-ups that will have social, economic, or environment impacts
Callaghan Innovation Founder Incubator
Callaghan Innovation supports a range of Founder Incubators around NZ. They are targeted at people with great ideas, providing services to help you and your team validate your idea in the market and build a strong business around it
Callaghan Innovation Technology Incubator
Technology Incubator commercialises deep technologies with funding and business incubation support to build a business around unique and complex technologies
Creative HQ: The Incubator
A 6-month hybrid programme for Wellington start-ups requiring support for raising your first investment round
Cure Kids Ventures
A Seed and early-stage investment firm that invests in the commercialisation of innovations in products and services with a potential to benefit child health
Direct Capital
Investment in the New Zealand and Australian mid-market private company sector in expansion, succession and pre-IPO situations
Finistere Aotearoa Fund
Agriculture, food and sustainability technology investment fund focused on Series A and B investment
Global from Day One (GD1)
A generalist firm investing in technology from enterprise software and internet, to connected hardware, deep-tech and health-tech
Hillfarrance
A venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies with a focus on machine learning, the future of media, content, gaming and climate change solutions
Icehouse Ventures
A generalist firm investing in pre-Seed, to series A and beyond technology companies
Impact Enterprise Fund
Investment for companies who deliver social and/or environmental impact, alongside attractive financial returns
Invest Auckland
Discover your investment pathway in the business-friendly Auckland economy with essential insights from Invest Auckland
K1W1
Seed and Venture capital investment for early-stage businesses from bio-tech, environmental technology, high-tech, software and other high export potential opportunities
Matu
Investment for scalable science and deep-tech start-ups
Migrant Investors and Entrepreneurs
The community for migrant investors and entrepreneurs
Movac
Investment in exceptional teams solving tough problems in big markets
Nuance Connected Capital
Investment for technology companies seeking solutions to global problems which improve the earth or the way people live
NZGCP Elevate fund
A $300m fund of fund programme that invests into venture capital firms; aimed at filling the Series A and B capital gap for high-growth New Zealand technology companies
NZTE: Live deals
NZTE's Live Deals platform showcases a range of investment opportunities in New Zealand for investors to connect with
NZVC
Investors in cutting edge companies at the edge of the world
Pacific Channel
Investment for ground-breaking science and advanced engineering deep-tech companies that create meaningful global impact and value
Punakaiki Fund
Investment in high-growth companies, in particular SaaS businesses
Quidnet Ventures
Investment for science-based, deep-tech companies working to solve the world’s most pressing problems
Startup Dunedin: The Distiller Incubator
For Dunedin start-ups that are looking to launch or grow, through mentorship and customised support to achieve goals
ThincLab
A fully funded founder-based incubator, partnering with Canterbury entrepreneurs to scale their businesses
UniServices (University of Auckland)
A pre-Seed and Seed investment fund focused on commercialisation of research opportunities within University of Auckland
Zino Ventures
An investment fund focused on empowering New Zealand based technology companies expand into the Chinese speaking markets