Overview
Outset Momentum Fund I is a closed-ended, vintage-structured venture capital fund managed by Outset, focused on deep-tech companies at the Series A and B stages of development. The fund targets New Zealand's most advanced deep-tech businesses, deploying capital over a multi-year investment period with follow-on reserves retained for higher-performing portfolio companies. It is open to wholesale and eligible investors only, and is listed on the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Acceptable Managed Funds list under the Active Investor Plus Growth Category.
Fund Overview
Deep-tech venture capital fund (Series A/B) targeting NZ's most advanced deep-tech companies. Target 20%+ net IRR over fund lifetime; capital deployed over 3-5 years with follow-on reserves for high performers. Structured for professional + wholesale investors seeking AIP visa pathway. AIP Growth Category (NZTE 2025-12-23). Outset Ventures is a Sir Peter Beck-backed Rocket Lab era deep-tech firm (Fund II $41.5M closed 2025).
Asset Class
Venture Capital
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Outset Momentum Fund I?
Deep-tech venture capital fund (Series A/B) targeting NZ's most advanced deep-tech companies. Target 20%+ net IRR over fund lifetime; capital deployed over 3-5 years with follow-on reserves for high performers. Structured for professional + wholesale investors seeking AIP visa pathway. AIP Growth Category (NZTE 2025-12-23). Outset Ventures is a Sir Peter Beck-backed Rocket Lab era deep-tech firm (Fund II $41.5M closed 2025).
Who manages Outset Momentum Fund I?
Outset Momentum Fund I is managed by Outset (NZBN 9429031359269). 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 Outset Momentum Fund I?
Outset Momentum Fund I 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 Outset Momentum Fund I evergreen or a closed-end fund?
Outset Momentum Fund I 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 Outset Momentum Fund I wholesale-only?
Yes — Outset Momentum Fund I 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 Outset Momentum Fund I eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Outset Momentum Fund I 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 Outset Momentum Fund I?
Outset Momentum Fund I 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.