Overview
The ACIF NZ Investment Fund is a closed-ended, vintage-structured fund of funds managed by ACIF in Auckland, focused on investing in New Zealand small and medium-sized enterprises. It is available to wholesale investors only and operates as a fund of funds within the SME asset class. The fund is eligible for the Active Investor Plus visa under the growth category, appearing on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list.
Fund Overview
Wholesale scheme focused on NZ SMEs with AU$800M proven track record delivering sustainable returns
Asset Class
Fund of Funds
Structure
Managed Investment Scheme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACIF NZ Investment Fund?
Wholesale scheme focused on NZ SMEs with AU$800M proven track record delivering sustainable returns
Who manages ACIF NZ Investment Fund?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund is managed by ACIF (NZBN 9429051382209) based in Auckland. Manager registration on the Financial Service Providers Register is a legal requirement under the Financial Service Providers (Registration and Dispute Resolution) Act 2008 and does not itself constitute an endorsement.
What asset class is ACIF NZ Investment Fund?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund is classified as Fund of Funds on Wholesale Investor NZ. Asset-class classification reflects the fund's stated investment focus per its Information Memorandum and is provided for navigation purposes only — review the IM for the full strategy and risk profile.
Is ACIF NZ Investment Fund evergreen or a closed-end fund?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund is a closed-end fund — it raises capital during a defined vintage window and runs to fund maturity. Capital is typically returned via distributions during operation and a final wind-up at fund maturity. Check whether a current vintage is open before applying.
What is the minimum investment in ACIF NZ Investment Fund?
Minimum investments across ACIF NZ Investment Fund's currently listed offers range from NZ$100K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the relevant Information Memorandum before subscribing.
Is ACIF NZ Investment Fund wholesale-only?
Yes — ACIF NZ Investment Fund is offered on a wholesale-only basis under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Subscription requires self-certification under one of the seven Schedule 1 pathways (typically the NZ$5M net-assets "large person" pathway or an accountant- or lawyer-signed eligible-investor certificate per Clauses 38-40). Wholesale-only funds do not publish a retail Product Disclosure Statement and do not appear on the Disclose Register.
Is ACIF NZ Investment Fund eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund is flagged as AIP-eligible on Wholesale Investor NZ, indicating it appears (or has appeared) on NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds list for AIP visa applicants. The visa requires NZ$5M (Growth Category, 36-month hold) or NZ$10M (Balanced Category, 60-month hold) in acceptable investments held continuously for the full period. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — verify against the live NZTE list before relying on this classification, and see our AIP eligibility guide for the full statutory framework.
When was ACIF NZ Investment Fund launched?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund was launched in 2025. Operational tenure is one input to evaluating manager track record but does not itself indicate likely future performance — past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns per FMA fair-dealing guidance. Request audited financial statements covering the full operating period before subscribing.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for ACIF NZ Investment Fund?
ACIF NZ Investment Fund is a wholesale-only fund and the manager does not publish a retail-accessible Information Memorandum on Wholesale Investor NZ. Wholesale-only funds typically share the IM directly with prospective investors after a Schedule 1 self-certification under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Contact the manager to request the IM and the certification process.