Welcome to the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF)
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Limited (NZVIF) invests into venture capital funds and partners with angel investor groups to drive investment into exciting young New Zealand companies with high-growth potential.
Growing highly promising, innovative New Zealand companies is exciting, involving the thrill of developing high growth ventures, the satisfaction from helping to build a new generation of great companies, and, hopefully, the financial rewards of successful investing.
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YikeBikeElectric, lightweight and collapsible, Christchurch's YikeBike was labelled one of the best inventions of 2008 by 'Time'.
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TracPlusDunedin company TracPlus Global's specialised satellite tracking system tracks aircraft, vessels and vehicles anywhere in the world.
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Nexus6Auckland medical devices company Nexus6 has developed the Smartinhaler which monitors and reports on patients’ medication usage.
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ECKeyAuckland company ECKey has won major international awards for its bluetooth security technology in the last two years.
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SurveylabWellington company Surveylab has developed the unique handheld ikeGPS device that enables verifiable field GIS data capture.
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VespermarineAuckland-based company Vesper Marine's innovative marine collision warning devices are easy to use and consume minimal power.
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eBonzAuckland bioengineering startup eBonz is developing 3D anatomically based models of human joints for use in medical procedures.
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Martin JetpackNot quite superman but the Martin Jetpack, founded by Glenn Martin from Christchurch, allows its users to fly.
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ZephyrZephyr's BioHarness measures and transmits the physical status of its wearers allowing constant monitoring of performance under stress.www.zephyr-technology.com
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BiovittoriaHamilton-based BioVittoria’s zero calorie natural sweetener is replacing sugars in processed foods.www.biovittoria.com
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FlexiDRILLNorth Shore company FlexiDRILL has developed unique directional technology for drilling rock with attachments for excavators and backhoes.www.flexidrill.co.nz
What's new...
- Up to $50 million available for new venture capital funds
- NZVIF welcomes new support for venture capital
- An American Angel's Perspective on the Entrepreneurial Landscape in New Zealand
- Call for applications from prospective co-investors
- New angel groups sought to continue recent growth
- New directors appointed to NZVIF board
- Private equity reports rise in overall activity and market confidence