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AU
NZ
200K - 800K
Macdoch Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Woollahra, Australia. Founded in 2011, Macdoch Ventures specializes in early-stage investments in digital media, communications, and technology. They invest in startups across the globe, with a focus on sectors such as software, mobile, Interne...
US
MX
IN
20K - 200K
ConvrtX is a global leader in software incubation, providing services and solutions in business strategy, consulting, legal advising, and product and technology development. The company offers an extensive range of services, from product design and development to cloud and mobile solutions, as w...
GB
100K - 5M
The NEO Fund is a venture capital fund operated by Cosmos Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. The fund focuses on investing in innovative startups and projects that are set to disrupt existing markets or create entirely new ones. Investments are made in the f...
AR
100K - 100K
gener8tor is an American seed-stage accelerator and venture fund that helps early-stage companies rapidly accelerate their growth. They provide founders with mentorship, resources, and access to their network, as well as up to $1 million in seed funding. gener8tor's accelerator programs provide ...
AF
AL
DZ
25K - 1M
Marc Group is a global consulting and advisory firm that specializes in driving growth and creating value for their clients. They provide services such as strategy consulting, operations management, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and capital services. The company has offices ...
100K - 500K
CP Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia. The firm was established in 2018 and specializes in investing in early-stage startups, primarily in the technology and innovation space. CP Ventures is committed to helping entrepreneurs realize their goals and strives to be a par...
100K - 10M
AirTree Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology startups. Founded in 2014, AirTree has invested in over 80 companies to date and has raised four funds totaling A$1.2 billion. The firm is focused on investing in disruptive ideas, with a particular foc...
SG
1M - 30M
OneVentures is one of Australia's leading venture capital firms, with $600 million in assets under management. They focus on investing in innovative companies in the technology, healthcare, and food production sectors. They are proud of the portfolio companies they have backed, and have also inv...
100K - 1M
Founded in 2020, First Check Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early stage and growth startup companies, providing seed funding rounds and offering corporate development and corporate strategy services. The firm is led by Ali ...
BE
FR
200K - 750K
AngelHub is an investment platform for professional investors and global startups that aim to connect and collaborate. It is SFC-regulated and enables investors to co-invest on a deal by deal basis along with leading venture capitalists. AngelHub also provides startup companies with access to ca...
AT
50K - 100K
Expert Dojo is an international startup accelerator based in Santa Monica, California. They provide a total investment of up to $100K and an intensive, 4-week accelerator program to help startups get to Series A quicker. They also have a network of alumni who can benefit from social media sharin...
5M - 15M
Touch Ventures is an investment holding company focused on high growth, scalable companies that have a proven revenue model. The company provides investments, capital, and expertise to help high potential startups grow and scale. Touch Ventures also provides market intelligence and research, bus...
80K - 800K
Albert's is a family-run business that has been providing quality, affordable home improvement products and services since 1957. They offer a wide range of products and services, including windows, doors, roofing, siding, insulation, decking, fencing, and more. Their products are designed and ma...
100K - 300K
Obratori is an investment vehicle created by the L'Occitane Group to support the development of innovative start-up companies. Obratori provides early-stage financing, strategic advice and operational support to entrepreneurs and start-ups, helping them bring their ideas to life. Obratori's focu...
CA
150K - 500K
Startup-O is a platform that connects tech startups with strategic capital and a quality network. The platform works to match startups with the right resources to help them grow and succeed. Additionally, Startup-O provides educational and networking opportunities for startups, as well as resour...
50K - 100K
Outlier Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in investments in blockchain-based projects. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Greater London, United Kingdom. The firm provides capital, technical expertise, and access to global networks to help founders build successful blockchain-b...
AO
AD
10K - 100K
Mempool Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in investments in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. The firm was founded in 2018 and is based in Singapore, with offices in Tokyo and San Francisco. Mempool Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in projects and companies tha...
1M - 100M
Salesforce Ventures is the venture capital arm of Salesforce, a cloud-based software company. It was created in 2009 to invest in companies that have potential to transform the world with innovative technologies and solutions. The venture capital arm has committed over $2.8 billion to over 200 c...
50K - 250K
Stadia Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on sports and esports startups. It provides companies with the tools, resources, and network they need to get their venture off the ground. Stadia Ventures is committed to helping these startups succeed and reach their full potential, while also ...
BW
CM
50K - 300K
SuperCapital is a venture capital and private equity firm that invests in companies with a focus on technology, media, and entertainment. The firm helps entrepreneurs to build successful businesses by providing them with capital, strategic guidance, and operational support. SuperCapital invests ...
Fundraising in New Zealand:
- Fundraising Figures:
- New Zealand's startup ecosystem has seen a steady growth in recent years, with the total investment in startups reaching NZD 1 billion in 2020.
- Venture capital investments have been a significant contributor to the growth of startups, with a total of NZD 830 million invested in 2019.
- Thriving Industries:
- The technology and software industries have been the most active in terms of startup fundraising, followed by agri-tech, tourism startups, health tech, and fintech.
- Active Investors:
- Some of the most active investors in New Zealand's startup ecosystem include:
- Kiwi Wealth
- Ice Angels
- Manaaki
- Venture Capital Funds of Funds
- Mercury
- Popular Startups:
- Some of the most popular startups in New Zealand include:
- Xero: a cloud-based accounting software provider
- Paddle: a software-as-a-service platform that provides businesses with a simplified payment system
- Wisetech Global: a provider of software solutions for the global logistics industry
- Soul Machines: a company that develops AI-powered avatars for customer service and support
- Vend: a cloud-based point of sale system for retailers
- Government Initiatives:
- The government of New Zealand has been actively supporting the growth of startups through various initiatives, including:
- Establishing the Callaghan Innovation, a government-owned organization that provides research and development funding for startups
- Providing tax incentives for venture capital investments in startups
- Supporting the growth of the angel investment community through the Angel Association of New Zealand
- Comparison to the Rest of the World:
- New Zealand's startup ecosystem is relatively small compared to other established startup hubs such as the United States or Europe, but it has been growing steadily and has a strong focus on technology and innovation.