Bridgewest Group
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2018 (7 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429052918179 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- bridgewest.ventures
Last reviewed: 16 June 2026
About Bridgewest Group
Deep-tech incubation specialist in life sciences, medtech, and cleantech
Location
Auckland
Established
2018
7 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (1)
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (1)
John Robson
General Manager New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgewest Group?
Deep-tech incubation specialist in life sciences, medtech, and cleantech
Where is Bridgewest Group based?
Bridgewest Group is based in Auckland. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Bridgewest Group registered with the FMA?
Bridgewest Group is holds NZBN 9429052918179. 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 Bridgewest Group been operating?
Bridgewest Group was established in 2018 and has a 7-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 Bridgewest Group manage?
Bridgewest Group currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ. 1 fund is flagged as Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa eligible per NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds criteria.
What is the minimum investment in Bridgewest Group's funds?
Minimum investments across Bridgewest Group'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 offer's Information Memorandum. Wholesale-only offers also require self-certification under FMCA Schedule 1 before subscription.
Are Bridgewest Group's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Bridgewest Group is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ, with 1 fund carrying the NZTE-pre-approved AIP eligibility marker. AIP visa applicants must invest at least NZ$5 million in Growth Category investments held for 36 months (or NZ$10 million Balanced held for 60 months) per Immigration New Zealand's current rules. Eligibility determination sits with NZTE + Immigration NZ — confirm against the live NZTE Acceptable Managed Funds list before relying on this classification.