VC 101Workshop & Networking
Professional development for industry professionals
VC 101Workshop & Networking
NZ Private Capital, in collaboration with EY, is pleased to announce the NZ Venture Capital half-day event. This workshop is designed to support young professionals in expanding their knowledge of the venture capital landscape. The event will provide a comprehensive overview of investment approaches and key strategies used throughout the investment cycle. Attendees will benefit from five informative sessions led by industry experts, along with valuable networking opportunities.
Limited places. 40 35
Event details
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 12.00-5 pm
EY, 2 Takutai Square, Auckland CBD
Workshop Programme:
See programme schedule below
Registration
Members complimentary
Non-members $199.00 plus GST
Not sure if your organisation is a member - contact us
Event details
Tuesday 27 May 2025, 12.00-5 pm
EY, 2 Takutai Square, Auckland CBD
Workshop Programme:
See programme schedule below
Registration
Members complimentary
Non-members $199.00 plus GST
Not sure if your organisation is a member - contact us
We value inclusiveness and encourage all participants to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their understanding of venture capital and to connect with industry leaders.
We extend priority to our current Members.
Please complete the form below.
Contact information
Email: info@nzprivatecapital.nz
Terms and conditions
The terms and conditions for registration are provided on the NZ Private Capital website. More information is available here.
NZ Private Capital reserves the right to refuse any request for registration at its sole discretion.
We value inclusiveness and encourage all participants to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their understanding of venture capital and to connect with industry leaders.
We extend priority to our current Members.
Please complete the form below.
Contact information
Email: info@nzprivatecapital.nz
Terms and conditions
The terms and conditions for registration are provided on the NZ Private Capital website. More information is available here.
NZ Private Capital reserves the right to refuse any request for registration at its sole discretion.
| 12:15 Welcome & lunch | Kim Cunningham, Partner, EY |
| 1:00 Overview of VC landscape | Colin McKinnon, Executive Director, NZ Private Capital Kate de Ridder, Investment Director, Bridgewest Ventures James Pinner, Investment Director, Elevate Venture Fund |
| 1:45 The art of being a VC | Mitali Purohit, General Partner, Nuance Connected Capital David Beard, Partner, Movac |
| 2:20 On reflection | Lance Wiggs, Principal, 2040 Ventures |
| 3:00 Coffee break | |
| 3:30 Limited Partners | Lachlan Nixon, Founding Partner, Motion Capital John Kells, Co-Managing Partner, GD1 |
| 4:20 A day in the life of a VC | Byron van Vugt, Investment Manager, Movac Maria Jose Alvarez, Managing Partner, WNT Ventures Alex Dallas, Investment Principal, Soul Capital |
| 5:00 Last word | Colin McKinnon, Executive Director, NZ Private Capital |
| 5:05 Networking refreshments |
Tuesday 27 May 2025
EY, 2, Takutai Square, Auckland
12:00pm – 5:00pm
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