Ryft
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2023 (2 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429051309718 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- ryft.vc
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About Ryft
Venture studio offering investment in earliest stages with full support infrastructure
Location
Auckland
Established
2023
2 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Funds Managed (1)
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (3)
Chris Moore
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder and former CEO at Roam Digital. Founded Ryft in 2024 as AI-first venture studio. Roam Digital was acquired for A$44m in 2021.
Ben Morreau
Co-Founder
Leadership
Co-founder and former Chief Digital Officer at Roam Digital. Brings extensive digital product development experience to Ryft.
Lucas Coelho
Co-Founder and General Partner
Leadership
Former Chief Experience Officer at Roam Digital. Co-founder and General Partner at Ryft venture studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryft?
Venture studio offering investment in earliest stages with full support infrastructure
Where is Ryft based?
Ryft 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 Ryft registered with the FMA?
Ryft is holds NZBN 9429051309718. 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 Ryft been operating?
Ryft was established in 2023 and has a 2-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 Ryft manage?
Ryft 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 Ryft's funds?
Minimum investments across Ryft'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 Ryft's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Ryft 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.