Previously Unavailable
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2019 (6 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429041156124 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- previouslyunavailable.com
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Previously Unavailable
B2B SaaS specialist with Brand Fund achieving 28.63% IRR and top decile performance
Location
Auckland
Established
2019
6 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (1)
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (5)
James Hurman
Founding Partner
Leadership
Founded Previously Unavailable in 2014. Brings extensive creative and strategic expertise to early-stage investment in innovative New Zealand businesses.
Simon Pound
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder of Previously Unavailable with experience in media, economics, and innovation investment.
Connon Bray
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder bringing entrepreneurial and investment experience to the firm.
Chris Paykel
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder with background in technology and business development.
Phoebe Devine
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder contributing creative and strategic vision to the investment firm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Previously Unavailable?
B2B SaaS specialist with Brand Fund achieving 28.63% IRR and top decile performance
Where is Previously Unavailable based?
Previously Unavailable 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 Previously Unavailable registered with the FMA?
Previously Unavailable is holds NZBN 9429041156124. 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 Previously Unavailable been operating?
Previously Unavailable 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 Previously Unavailable manage?
Previously Unavailable 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 Previously Unavailable's funds?
Minimum investments across Previously Unavailable'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 Previously Unavailable's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Previously Unavailable 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.