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New Zealand Venture Summit Partners 2025

Building a thriving, innovative, venture capital community

Tuesday 1 April 2025

Waiheke Island, New Zealand

Elevate

New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) was established by the New Zealand Government to help build a vibrant early-stage technology investment market in New Zealand.

NZGCP operate two investment vehicles; Elevate (a $300m fund of funds investing into venture capital funds - aimed at filing the Series A and B capital gap) and Aspire. Aspire is a generalist seed fund, investing into high-growth technology-based Kiwi start-ups at the proof of concept, seed and early expansion stages – with a focus on deep-tech and emerging sectors that are currently relatively under-served by private sector investors.

NZGCP also performs a market development role to help build the base and develop capability of investment professionals in the early-stage capital markets, introduce international capital, create collaboration, and increase talent introduction.

Contact: James Pinner info@nzgcp.co.nz

Invest New Zealand

Invest New Zealand is the government agency charged with working with multi-national corporations and foreign investors to attract people, businesses and capital into New Zealand across industries, with a particular focus on investment in our science, innovation and technology system to grow our economy.

We have a dual role: to help investors discover high-value investment opportunities within Aotearoa New Zealand, and connect New Zealand businesses with the knowledge and networks they need to raise capital and fund international growth. To do this our global investment team of 50 professionals – based in Australia, East Asia, the United States, Europe, Greater China, the Middle East and of course New Zealand – uses their deep commercial and financial expertise, and their global network to match investors with the right opportunities.

Invest and grow with us.

ASX

“Did you know there are over 50 New Zealand companies listed on the ASX? ASX is delighted to continue to partner with NZPCA to support the growth of New Zealand companies and provide capital with confidence. ASX operates at the heart of Australia and New Zealand's financial markets. Our integrated listings, trading, clearing and settlement businesses provide customers with efficient access to and exchange of capital, management of risk, and provision of data and other solutions.. Come and speak with us about accessing capital via an ASX listing today.”

MinterEllisonRuddWatts

We are proud to be a New Zealand law firm offering a global outlook. Our offices in Auckland and Wellington are able to access an international network through the MinterEllison Legal Group, a leading firm in the Asia-Pacific.

Widely renowned for their experience and pragmatism, our private equity and venture capital specialists are experts in their field. Our team provides strategic advice to major New Zealand, Australian, and international private equity (PE) funds and venture capital (VC) clients on their fundraising activities, investments, acquisitions, and divestments. We also regularly assist owners of New Zealand businesses and other stakeholders on their dealings with PE and VC funds.

EY

At EY, our purpose is building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, clients and communities.

Private equity firms, portfolio companies and investment funds face complex challenges. They are under pressure to deploy capital amid unprecedented economic and geopolitical uncertainty, increased competition and rising stakeholder expectations. Successful deals depend on the ability to move faster, drive rapid and strategic growth, and create greater value throughout the transaction lifecycle. We help PE firms drive meaningful impact across the breadth of their fund and portfolio by helping to create long-term value for all stakeholders.

We believe a better working world is one where economic growth is sustainable and inclusive. We work continuously to improve the quality of all our services, investing in our people and innovation. And we're proud to work with others - from our clients to wider stakeholders - to use our knowledge, skills and experience to help fulfil our purpose and create positive change.

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited

ANZ Leveraged & Acquisition Finance (LAF) provides specialist skills for structuring and executing 'Event Driven' transactions including mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts, succession planning, retirement of major shareholders, business underperformance or return of capital. The LAF team has a deep understanding of New Zealand Business owners’ needs and combined with ANZ’s large global footprint across Asia Pacific[1] we can provide the right connections for businesses that want to grow internationally.

We are here to help New Zealand businesses succeed.

[1] anz.com/institutional/global

Direct Capital

Direct Capital is New Zealand's leading private company investor. Since 1994, we have been at the forefront of developing New Zealand's private equity industry. We are currently investing Direct Capital VI, a NZ$425 million fund which was raised in March 2020.

Pencarrow

Pencarrow has been helping New Zealand businesses achieve their goals for over 30 years. We have a highly collaborative approach to investment, partnering with management and shareholders across a broad range of industries.

We have a team of nine investment professionals who bring a diverse range of skills from previous experiences in private equity, corporate finance, investment banking, governance and operational management. Capital is New Zealand's leading private company investor. Since 1994, we have been at the forefront of developing New Zealand's private equity industry. We are currently investing Pencarrow Fund VI of $300m raised December 2022.

Simpson Grierson

Simpson Grierson's private equity and venture capital team has broad international experience and a depth of expertise, gained from working in some of the world's leading law firms. We have been involved in the private equity and venture capital industry in New Zealand since its inception, advising on many of New Zealand's most notable private equity and venture capital transactions. Our experience includes delivering timely, insightful advice on the establishment, structuring, funding, and management of private equity and venture capital funds. The team also advise on leveraged and management buyouts and exit strategies, including public offerings and trade sales.

Chapman Tripp

Chapman Tripp is a dynamic and innovative commercial law firm at the leading edge of legal practice in New Zealand. With around 55 partners and 400 staff across offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Chapman Tripp supports clients to succeed across industry, commerce and government. The firm is known as the 'go to' for complex, business-critical strategic mandates across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law, and has been at the forefront of private equity in New Zealand since its beginning in the early 1990s. Chapman Tripp's expertise covers private equity, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, Māori business, litigation and dispute resolution, employment, health and safety, government and public law, privacy and data protection, risk and governance, patents, intellectual property, media and telecommunications, real estate and construction, energy, environmental and natural resources, and tax law.

Pioneer Capital

Pioneer Capital was established in 2005 to partner with the owners and managers of New Zealand businesses focused on growth in large international markets. We have built a strong track record of investing in and contributing to their success and have dedicated equity and debt programmes that provide a wide range of funding options. We are New Zealand owned and operated and are committed to investing in a responsible manner.

Waterman Capital

Waterman Capital is a private equity fund manager established in 2004 to provide capital and strategic assistance to mid-market New Zealand businesses. Waterman has a long track record of investing in, and adding value to businesses in the mid-market space.

ASB

At ASB Corporate Banking, it's our business to help get you one step ahead.

We partner with owners, investors, directors and management teams to understand their strategic objectives and align capital to support growth and ambitions.

Get in touch with Paul Booth, Paul.booth@asb.co.nz to find out how the ASB Capital Markets & Advisory team can support your growth by connecting people, ideas and capital.

Partridge

Partridge Advisory is a full-service corporate insurance brokerage built around specialities.

We have worked on some of the most challenging global risks and insurance solutions for Financial Institutions, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Portfolio Companies.

Specialising and having a deep understanding of our clients helps us to provide the best possible tailored advice. It also helps us negotiate great outcomes with insurers (we know who to approach, how to approach them, and what a good outcome looks like) and execute the most complex and technical insurance programs.

We’re a client led organisation, and our team really enjoys engaging with our specialist communities. Our goal is to fundamentally uplift the quality of advice for clients across our industry.

SS&C Intralinks

Intralinks is a leading financial technology provider for the global banking, deal making and capital markets communities. As pioneers of the virtual data room, our technology enables and secures the flow of information, empowering our customers to work more productively and with complete confidence. Intralinks facilitates strategic initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investor reporting. Our solutions enhance these activities by streamlining operations, reducing risk, improving client experiences and increasing visibility. We’ve earned the trust and business of more than 99 percent of the Fortune 1000 and have executed over $34.7 trillion worth of financial transactions on our platform. For more information, visit www.intralinks.com. Follow us on Twitter:@intralinks. Read our blog: https://blogs.intralinks.com.

NZX

For more than 150 years NZX has been committed to connecting people, businesses and capital. Our vision is to be a trusted New Zealand business delivering sustainable wealth, value and opportunities for all.

NZX operates New Zealand's equity, debt, funds, derivatives and energy markets. To support the growth of our markets, we provide trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services for our customers. NZX owns Smartshares, New Zealand's only issuer of listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and KiwiSaver provider SuperLife.

NZX also provides wealth management services for New Zealand advisors via its Wealth Technologies Business.

First Foundation

Many highly capable students are held back by their socioeconomic status. First Foundation is changing that by giving talented young Kiwis a hand up to attend university and reach their full potential. It's not your traditional scholarship. For over 25 years, this wrap-around programme of mentoring, financial support and an introduction to the professional world has helped more than 1000 ambitious young people transform their futures through education. First Foundation alumni inspire their siblings and wider whānau to follow in their footsteps. This creates a ripple effect that reaches across generations, making an impact that changes lives again and again.