GD1
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2014 (11 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429033970714 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 2 total
- Funds listed
- 3
- Website
- www.gd1.vc
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About GD1
Generalist early-stage technology investor anchored by NZ Government's largest VC investment
Location
Auckland
Established
2014
11 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (3)
GD1 Fund 4 LP
NZ-originated B2B tech venture fund (GD1 Fund 4). Pre-Seed to Series B, "global from day one" thesis. Target NZ$150M committed (Fund 3 was $150M oversubscribed, upper-quartile/decile global performance). AIP Growth pre-approved.
GD1 Fund 3 LP
$150M generalist fund investing in NZ early-stage technology companies going global
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.
Open Funds & Active Offers(2)
GD1 Fund 4 LP
FundraisingBuilding on Fund 3 upper quartile global performance, Pre-Seed through Series B investing
GD1 Fund 3 LP
Investing$150M generalist fund investing in NZ-originated early-stage technology companies with global aspirations
Key People (3)
Vignesh Kumar
Co-Managing Partner
Leadership
Joined 2018 from Apple Cupertino. Co-founded Journey Health. Previously led engineering at Apple across US and Asia, design engineer at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
John Kells
Co-Managing Partner
Leadership
Wealth and depth of experience in B2B SaaS, marketplaces, and high growth startups
Chintaka Ranatunga
Former Founding Partner
Leadership
Stepped down after 10+ years. Won INFINZ Emerging Leader Award
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GD1?
Generalist early-stage technology investor anchored by NZ Government's largest VC investment
Where is GD1 based?
GD1 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 GD1 registered with the FMA?
GD1 is holds NZBN 9429033970714. 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 GD1 been operating?
GD1 was established in 2014 and has a 11-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 GD1 manage?
GD1 currently lists 3 funds on Wholesale Investor NZ. 2 funds are flagged as Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa eligible per NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds criteria.
What is the minimum investment in GD1's funds?
Minimum investments across GD1'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 GD1's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
GD1 is flagged as AIP-approved on Wholesale Investor NZ, with 2 funds 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.