Booster
VC Fund Manager based in Wellington
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Wellington
- Established
- 1998 (27 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP28142 ↗
- NZBN
- 9429037597320 ↗
- Open offers
- 1 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- www.booster.co.nz
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Booster
Fund manager serving over 200,000 New Zealanders. Founded 1998 as Grosvenor Financial Services, rebranded 2016. Offers KiwiSaver and managed investment schemes including Innovation Fund focused on NZ tech startups.
Location
Wellington
Established
1998
27 years track record
Key People (8)
Allan Yeo
Founder & Group Managing Director
Leadership
Founded company in 1998 as Grosvenor Financial Services, rebranded to Booster in 2016
26 years of experience
Diana Papadopoulos
CEO
Leadership
Appointed CEO effective 17th March 2025, formerly Chief Customer Officer
Paul Foley
Executive Chairman
Governance
Commercial lawyer, 30+ years experience, Chartered Fellow NZ Institute of Directors
30 years of experience
Simon O'Grady
Chief Investment Officer
Investment
Formerly CIO at Kiwi Wealth/Kiwi Invest
Nadine Brown
Chief Customer Officer
Customer
Chief Customer Officer at Booster
Alison Payne
Chief Operating Officer
Operations
COO at Booster
Natasha Keddie
Head of Finance and Administration
Finance
Head of Finance and Administration
Andrew Hughes
Chief Risk Officer
Risk
Chief Risk Officer at Booster
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booster?
Fund manager serving over 200,000 New Zealanders. Founded 1998 as Grosvenor Financial Services, rebranded 2016. Offers KiwiSaver and managed investment schemes including Innovation Fund focused on NZ tech startups.
Where is Booster based?
Booster is based in Wellington. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Booster registered with the FMA?
Booster is registered on the FMA's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under FSP28142 and holds NZBN 9429037597320. FSPR registration is a legal requirement for entities providing financial services in New Zealand and does not itself constitute an endorsement. Verify current standing at the FSP register before investing.
How long has Booster been operating?
Booster was established in 1998 and has a 27-year track record. Past performance and operational history are not reliable indicators of future returns — review the fund's Information Memorandum and audited financial statements before investing.
What funds does Booster manage?
Booster currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ.
What is the minimum investment in Booster's funds?
Minimum investments across Booster's currently listed offers range from NZ$1K. Minimums are set per offer and may change for new vintages — confirm the current minimum in the offer's Information Memorandum. Wholesale-only offers also require self-certification under FMCA Schedule 1 before subscription.