How to fund your venture in New Zealand

New Zealand has a rich ecosystem for supporting start-ups. Discover some of the key organisations that are part of that ecosystem, with their roles explained.

  • University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund
    A UniServices-managed pre-seed and seed fund supporting University of Auckland research-based ventures with capital, expertise and networks.
  • Callaghan Innovation Fund
    Funding specific innovation and R&D initiatives, including talent recruitment and product development.
  • Momentum
    A national student-led investment committee programme. It provides access to advice, connections and investment opportunities to students and start-ups.
  • Funding & investment
    NZ Entrepreneur has links to many New Zealand funding options, including angel networks, crowdfunding, grants and venture capitalist (VC) firms.
  • Raising capital with NZTE | Invest New Zealand
    Support for growing companies with an export focus.