Overview
The GD1 Select Fund is a closed-ended, vintage-structure venture capital fund managed by GD1 in Auckland, available to wholesale investors only. It is a managed investment scheme designed to capture value creation across a targeted group of existing GD1 growth-stage New Zealand technology portfolio companies spanning diverse verticals, each having achieved significant technical milestones or revenue scale beyond the early venture stage. The fund appears on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list and is eligible for the Active Investor Plus visa under the growth category.
Fund Overview
Managed investment scheme designed to capture the value creation of a targeted 7-10 existing GD1 growth-stage New Zealand technology portfolio companies across diverse verticals, each having achieved significant technical milestones or revenue scale since the early venture stage.
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Structure
Managed Investment Scheme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GD1 Select Fund?
Managed investment scheme designed to capture the value creation of a targeted 7-10 existing GD1 growth-stage New Zealand technology portfolio companies across diverse verticals, each having achieved significant technical milestones or revenue scale since the early venture stage.
Who manages GD1 Select Fund?
GD1 Select Fund is managed by GD1 (NZBN 9429033970714) 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 GD1 Select Fund?
GD1 Select 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 GD1 Select Fund evergreen or a closed-end fund?
GD1 Select 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 GD1 Select Fund wholesale-only?
Yes — GD1 Select 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 GD1 Select Fund eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
GD1 Select 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 GD1 Select Fund?
GD1 Select 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.