WNT Ventures
VC Fund Manager based in Auckland
Key Facts
- Provider type
- VC Fund Manager
- Headquarters
- Auckland
- Established
- 2015 (10 yrs)
- NZBN
- 9429041406366 ↗
- AIP status
- Approved
- Open offers
- 0 open / 1 total
- Funds listed
- 1
- Website
- wntventures.co.nz
Last reviewed: 19 May 2026
About WNT Ventures
Experienced deep tech specialist with top quartile performance and proven exits
Location
Auckland
Established
2015
10 years track record
AIP Approved
Eligible for Active Investor Plus visa
Open Funds & Active Offers(1)
Key People (2)
Carl Jones
Managing Partner
Leadership
Managing Partner who joined as CEO in 2014 and became Managing Partner in 2020. Experience in private equity, property and investment management in both London and New Zealand.
Maria Jose Alvarez
Managing Partner
Leadership
Managing Partner and Biotech Engineer with Masters in Bioscience Enterprise (1st Hons). Works alongside Carl Jones leading WNT Ventures, supporting founders solving world's biggest challenges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WNT Ventures?
Experienced deep tech specialist with top quartile performance and proven exits
Where is WNT Ventures based?
WNT Ventures 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 WNT Ventures registered with the FMA?
WNT Ventures is holds NZBN 9429041406366. 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 WNT Ventures been operating?
WNT Ventures was established in 2015 and has a 10-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 WNT Ventures manage?
WNT Ventures 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 WNT Ventures's funds?
Minimum investments across WNT Ventures'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 WNT Ventures's funds eligible for the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa?
WNT Ventures 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.