How many pre-seed deep tech investors are there in New Zealand?

Investor Shelf lists 7 pre-seed deep tech investors based in New Zealand, including GD1 (Global From Day One), Punakaiki Fund, Movac, NZVC, Pacific Channel. Each profile shows stages, sectors and how to reach them.

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Pre-seed Deep tech investors in New Zealand (2026)

7 funders based in New Zealand. Filter by stage, sector or business model below. Contact details are part of Pro.

Venture capital firms (9)Banks (3)Accelerators (2)Business angel networks (2)Crowdinvesting platforms (1)Public funding agencies (1)

Deep tech (8)Health (6)Software and SaaS (5)Climate (5)Fintech (5)Food (4)Generalist (3)AI (2)Industrial (2)Consumer (1)Education (1)

Seed (8)Pre-seed (7)Series A (5)

GD1 (Global From Day One)

Venture capitalAuckland, New ZealandPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+B2B✉ Contact

GD1 is an operator-led venture capital fund backing New Zealand founders building category-defining companies. They write first cheques at pre-seed, lead rounds at Series A, and follow on through Series B.

GeneralistSoftware and SaaSAIHealthClimateDeep tech

Punakaiki Fund

Venture capitalAuckland, New ZealandPre-seed · Seed · GrowthB2B / B2C✉ Contact

Punakaiki Fund is an evergreen venture capital fund in New Zealand that invests in high-growth technology companies to help them scale globally. It provides capital through equity investments in early-stage and growth…

Software and SaaSDeep techFintechClimateHealthEducation

Movac

Venture capitalNew ZealandPre-seed · Seed · GrowthB2B / B2C / B2B2C✉ Contact

Movac is a venture capital firm that invests seed and growth capital into tech companies. It deploys capital through a disciplined, patient partnership approach, backing founders building world-class technology.

Software and SaaSFintechDeep techGeneralist

NZVC

Venture capitalNew ZealandPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+

NZVC writes the first institutional cheque into companies started in New Zealand and Australia, from pre-seed to Series B. Its themes include AI, robotics, defence and biology.

AIDeep techHealth

Pacific Channel

Venture capitalAuckland, New ZealandPre-seed · Seed · Series A✉ Contact

Pacific Channel is a venture capital and funds management firm specializing in deep-tech investments. They support companies focusing on health, agriculture/food, and the environment across multiple stages from pre-se…

HealthClimateDeep techFood

Icehouse Ventures

Venture capitalAuckland, New ZealandPre-seed · Seed · Growth✉ Contact

Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in Kiwi founders building global technology companies. They operate a suite of funds supporting startups from pre-seed to pre-IPO.

Deep techSoftware and SaaS

Matū

Venture capitalNew ZealandPre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B+B2B✉ Contact

Matū operates venture capital funds that invest in science and deep tech start-ups through a hands-on, active approach. They provide portfolio companies with financial capital, expert governance, executive management,…

Deep tech