Overview
The Boston ME Economic Growth Fund is a closed-ended, vintage-structured venture capital fund managed by Boston ME, available to wholesale investors only. It deploys capital into New Zealand businesses operating across sectors including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and fintech. The fund appears on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list and is structured to be compatible with the Active Investor Plus visa programme under the growth category.
Fund Overview
Wholesale-only AIP Growth investment vehicle deploying capital into NZ businesses across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, fintech and other high-impact sectors. Structured to be compatible with Active Investor Plus visa eligibility.
Asset Class
Venture Capital
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This information is for wholesale investors only and does not constitute financial advice. All investments carry risk. Please seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boston ME Economic Growth Fund?
Wholesale-only AIP Growth investment vehicle deploying capital into NZ businesses across artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, fintech and other high-impact sectors. Structured to be compatible with Active Investor Plus visa eligibility.
Who manages Boston ME Economic Growth Fund?
Boston ME Economic Growth Fund is managed by Boston ME (NZBN 9429053133342). 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 Boston ME Economic Growth Fund?
Boston ME Economic Growth Fund is classified as Venture Capital 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 Boston ME Economic Growth Fund evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Boston ME Economic Growth 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.
Is Boston ME Economic Growth Fund wholesale-only?
Yes — Boston ME Economic Growth 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 Boston ME Economic Growth Fund eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Boston ME Economic Growth 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.
Where can I read the IM or PDS for Boston ME Economic Growth Fund?
Boston ME Economic Growth 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.