Investment Process

NZVIF makes investment commitments into venture capital funds which are managed by professional venture capital fund managers. The fund manager is fully responsible for making portfolio investment decisions.

We undertake a full due diligence process on each fund manager before making an investment commitment.

NZVIF welcomes informal discussion with prospective venture capital fund managers at any time about potential new fund investment opportunities. Following initial discussions, if it appears that a new fund investment proposal is a good fit with NZVIF’s investment mandate, NZVIF will then provide further information on our due diligence process and requirements to invest. It is then up to the fund manager to decide if they wish to submit a full investment proposal to NZVIF for consideration.

Please email venture@nzvif.co.nz to receive a copy of the relevant guidance and background documents.

The Fund Managers we invest in, not NZVIF, make decisions about which companies to invest in. Investments are likely to be focused on technology companies with potential for high growth. Investments must be into New Zealand businesses. Entrepreneurs seeking venture capital funding should contact VIF Venture Capital Fund Managers or New Zealand Trade and Enterprise for other funding advice and assistance.

Fund Manager Selection and Due Diligence

Post-selection

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