Pacific Channel
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2016 (9 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429047673007 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 2 total
- Funds listed
- 2
- Website
- www.pacificchannel.com
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Pacific Channel
One of NZ's largest deep-tech VCs focused on healthcare, food, and environment
Location
Auckland
Established
2016
9 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (2)
Pacific Channel Fund V
Early-stage wind, solar, and battery storage infrastructure with high returns through FID value creation
Pacific Channel Fund III
NZ deep-tech venture capital fund (Fund III), pre-seed to Series A. NZ$50M+ committed (incl. $10M follow-on from Elevate NZ Venture Fund). Focus: companies developing ground-breaking innovation across health, food and environment. 20-year deep-tech specialist track record.
Open Funds & Active Offers(2)
Pacific Channel Fund III
InvestingOne of NZ's largest deep-tech VCs empowering people solving hard problems in healthcare, food, environment
Pacific Channel Fund V (Renewable Energy)
InvestingEarly-stage wind, solar, and battery storage infrastructure pipeline targeting high returns through FID value creation
Key People (1)
Brent S. Ogilvie
Managing Director, Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder, founding CEO, founding investor or investment director of 10 deep-tech start-ups with successful exits. Previously NZ Consul and Trade Commissioner to New York
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Channel?
One of NZ's largest deep-tech VCs focused on healthcare, food, and environment
Where is Pacific Channel based?
Pacific Channel 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 Pacific Channel registered with the FMA?
Pacific Channel is holds NZBN 9429047673007. 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 Pacific Channel been operating?
Pacific Channel was established in 2016 and has a 9-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 Pacific Channel manage?
Pacific Channel currently lists 2 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 Pacific Channel's funds?
Minimum investments across Pacific Channel'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 Pacific Channel's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Pacific Channel 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.