Venture Capital Firms in New Zealand
Directory of 26 NZ venture capital firms covering pre-seed, seed, Series A and growth-stage investments. Many funds qualify as growth investments under the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa programme.
2040 Ventures
Auckland
Evergreen venture capital fund and climate tech specialist with proven track record
Altered Capital
Auckland
Growth-stage VC with $250m FUM and $1B FUA backing product-market fit companies
Angel Investors Marlborough
Marlborough
Marlborough region angel network connecting local investors with early-stage ventures. AANZ member fostering regional entrepreneurship and investment.
AngelHQ
Wellington
Wellington's home for ambitious startups and passionate investors. Community of seasoned investors championing entrepreneurs with 95 members, $52M invested, and 180 portfolio companies.
Booster
Wellington
Fund manager serving over 200,000 New Zealanders. Founded 1998 as Grosvenor Financial Services, rebranded 2016. Offers KiwiSaver and managed investment schemes including Innovation Fund focused on NZ tech startups.
Bridgewest Group
Auckland
Deep-tech incubation specialist in life sciences, medtech, and cleantech
Cultivate Ventures
Auckland, New Zealand
Cultivate Ventures is an industry-backed agri-tech and agri-food investment fund specialising in high-growth New Zealand companies at the intersection of agriculture and technology. Launched in 2023 and managed by Northington Partners, the fund has raised approximately NZ$20 million across multiple rounds. Cultivate Ventures backs innovative companies developing scalable solutions for global agriculture — from precision farming and food science to rural connectivity and sustainability. Portfolio companies include Hectre (apple industry automation) and Aimer Farming. The fund is structured as a limited partnership, combining Northington Partners' deep capital markets expertise with a specialist advisory network spanning agribusiness, technology commercialisation, and global market access.
Ecliptic Venture Capital
Auckland
Hands-on Seed and Series A investor filling critical capital and capability gaps
Enterprise Angels
New Zealand
Angel investor network connecting early-stage startups with angel investors. AANZ member providing expertise and investment opportunities for growth businesses across New Zealand.
Flying Kiwi Angels
Nelson, Tasman
Nelson/Tasman region angel investment network. AANZ member supporting early-stage startups with capital and mentorship from experienced investors.
GD1
Auckland
Generalist early-stage technology investor anchored by NZ Government's largest VC investment
Icehouse Ventures
Auckland
New Zealand's most active early-stage venture capital firm with over $750m AUM and 340+ portfolio companies
Mainland Angel Investors
Canterbury, Otago & Southland
South Island angel network covering Canterbury, Otago & Southland. Bringing money south through syndicated investments in regional startups. Events in Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown & Wanaka.
Matū Karihi
Auckland
Specialist early-stage fund for R&D spinouts from NZ science and technology sector
Maūi Toa
Auckland
Māori owned and led VC leveraging the Māori economy for global technology investments
Motion Capital
Wellington
Early-stage climate-tech specialist with $15m committed and proven track record
Movac
Auckland
NZ's most experienced VC firm with 25+ years and top decile global performance
Nuance Connected Capital
Auckland
Female scientist-led $57m deep tech fund solving global problems with science and IP
NZVC
Auckland
Top 5% performing 2021 vintage fund investing in ANZ founders at 50% lower valuations
Pacific Channel
Auckland
One of NZ's largest deep-tech VCs focused on healthcare, food, and environment
Point16
Auckland
Fintech specialist partnering with Icehouse Ventures on NZ Fintech Fund
Previously Unavailable
Auckland
B2B SaaS specialist with Brand Fund achieving 28.63% IRR and top decile performance
Quidnet Ventures
Auckland
Top-quartile deep tech investor led by Silicon Valley veteran Dr. Mark Bregman
Ryft
Auckland
Venture studio offering investment in earliest stages with full support infrastructure
Seedling
Auckland
Strategic investment in sustainable NZ dairy farming and regenerative agriculture
WNT Ventures
Auckland
Experienced deep tech specialist with top quartile performance and proven exits
This directory is informational only and does not constitute financial advice. NZ venture capital funds are wholesale-only offerings available under Schedule 1 of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Read each fund's Information Memorandum in full and seek independent advice before investing.