Matū Karihi
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2019 (6 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429047060685 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- matu.co.nz
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Matū Karihi
Specialist early-stage fund for R&D spinouts from NZ science and technology sector
Location
Auckland
Established
2019
6 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (2)
Andrew Chen
Partner
Investment Team
Matū partner with approximately five years with the organization. Continues on Boards of several investee companies as Matū-appointed director and remains Limited Partner in Karihi Fund.
Ken Erskine
Director
Leadership
Matū Iramoe director. Veteran of NZ's tech investment scene with decades of commercial and scientific experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matū Karihi?
Specialist early-stage fund for R&D spinouts from NZ science and technology sector
Where is Matū Karihi based?
Matū Karihi 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 Matū Karihi registered with the FMA?
Matū Karihi is holds NZBN 9429047060685. 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 Matū Karihi been operating?
Matū Karihi was established in 2019 and has a 6-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 Matū Karihi manage?
Matū Karihi 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 Matū Karihi's funds?
Minimum investments across Matū Karihi'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 Matū Karihi's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Matū Karihi 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.