Overview
The New Zealand Fintech Fund is a closed-ended vintage venture capital fund managed by Point16, based in Auckland. The fund invests in next-generation financial innovation through a partnership with Icehouse Ventures, targeting early-stage fintech companies. It is open to wholesale investors only and is eligible for the Active Investor Plus visa under the growth category on the NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list.
Fund Overview
Partnership with Icehouse Ventures investing in next generation financial innovation
Asset Class
Venture Capital
Structure
Limited Partnership
Fund Size
NZD $30.0M
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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 New Zealand Fintech Fund?
Partnership with Icehouse Ventures investing in next generation financial innovation
Who manages New Zealand Fintech Fund?
New Zealand Fintech Fund is managed by Point16 (NZBN 9429042162476) 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund?
New Zealand Fintech 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund evergreen or a closed-end fund?
New Zealand Fintech 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund?
Minimum investments across New Zealand Fintech 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund wholesale-only?
Yes — New Zealand Fintech 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund a Limited Partnership?
New Zealand Fintech Fund is structured as a Limited Partnership (LP). LP income flows through to the investor and is taxed at the investor's marginal rate (up to 39% above NZ$180,000 of taxable income for 2024-25). Investors receive IR7 partnership tax statements annually and report the income on their personal IR3 return. The LP structure is common for private equity, venture capital, and direct-property syndicates in New Zealand.
When was New Zealand Fintech Fund launched?
New Zealand Fintech Fund was launched in 2024. 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 New Zealand Fintech Fund?
New Zealand Fintech 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.