NZ Growth Capital Partners
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Investor type
VC
Founded
2006
AUM
$300 M
Location
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
$1-5 m
Investment Ticket
5-7 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series A,
Series B
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO,
M&A
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP) was established by the New Zealand Government in 2002 to build a vibrant early-stage technology investment market in New Zealand.
We operate two investment vehicles; Elevate and Aspire which are funds designed to stimulate private investment into this space through a fund-of-funds and co-investment model.
We are also involved in a range of market development initiatives that include sponsorship and support of programmes, events and other initiatives alongside ecosystem partners like New Zealand Private Capital and the Angel Association of New Zealand.
Industry
Region of investment
NZ Growth Capital Partners Funds
| Name | Type |
|
|
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Elevate Venture Fund
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Biotechnology
Business Services (B2B)
Consumer Products
Digital
Edtech
E-commerce/Marketplace
Electronics
Robotics
SaaS
Security
|
Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$223 M
|
March 2020
|
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FAQs about NZ Growth Capital Partners
Where is NZ Growth Capital Partners located?
NZ Growth Capital Partners is located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
When was NZ Growth Capital Partners founded?
NZ Growth Capital Partners was founded in 2006.
What sectors and industries does NZ Growth Capital Partners invest in?
NZ Growth Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, Transportation, Travel, Energy, LegalTech, Biotechnology, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Digital, E-commerce/Marketplace, Electronics, Robotics, SaaS.
What is NZ Growth Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?
NZ Growth Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Australia and others.
At what stages of companies and startups does NZ Growth Capital Partners typically invest in?
NZ Growth Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of NZ Growth Capital Partners investment?
NZ Growth Capital Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for NZ Growth Capital Partners?
NZ Growth Capital Partners has around $300m assets under management.
When was NZ Growth Capital Partners last fund created?
NZ Growth Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2020-03-11