Seedling
Fund Manager based in Christchurch
Key Facts
- Provider type
- Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Christchurch
- Established
- 2024 (1 yrs)
- FSP number
- FSP1009741 ↗
- NZBN
- 9429052291906 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 1 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- www.seedling-investments.com
Last reviewed: 10 July 2026
About Seedling
Fund manager investing in New Zealand dairy farming assets, in a structure that supports the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning operator and investor incentives.
Location
Christchurch
Established
2024
1 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Open Funds & Active Offers(2)
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership
OpenStrategic investment reshaping NZ dairy farming through sustainable practices and regenerative agriculture
Seedling Next Gen Agri Limited Partnership
Always OpenEvergreen fund investing in New Zealand dairy farming assets, in a structure that supports the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning operator and investor incentives.
Key People (1)
Sebastian Chapman
Co-Founder
Leadership
Focus on funding next generation of regenerative dairy farmers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seedling?
Fund manager investing in New Zealand dairy farming assets, in a structure that supports the next generation of farmers into equity partnerships, aligning operator and investor incentives.
Where is Seedling based?
Seedling is based in Christchurch. New Zealand-domiciled funds are subject to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMCA) and oversight by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
Is Seedling registered with the FMA?
Seedling is registered on the FMA's Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR) under FSP1009741 and holds NZBN 9429052291906. 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 Seedling been operating?
Seedling was established in 2024 and has a 1-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 Seedling manage?
Seedling currently lists 1 fund on Wholesale Investor NZ, of which 1 is evergreen (permanently open for subscription rather than time-bounded vintages). 1 fund is flagged as Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa eligible per NZTE's Acceptable Managed Funds criteria.
What is the minimum investment in Seedling's funds?
Minimum investments across Seedling'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 Seedling's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
Seedling 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.