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Punakaiki Fund

New Zealand’s Evergreen Venture Capital Fund 


Company Size

11 - 50 employees

Year Founded

2012

Verified Investor

Yes

Funding Stages

Focus Markets

Lead Investor

Yes


About Punakaiki Fund

Welcome to Punakaiki Fund (PFL), the beacon of venture capital in New Zealand, dedicated to transforming high-growth technology companies into global leaders. With a unique evergreen structure and a decade-long legacy of success, we invite you to explore an investment opportunity like no other.


History

Punakaiki Fund is one of only three venture capital firms that has been active for over 10 years in New Zealand. Co-Founders Lance Wiggs and Chris Humphreys met at Pacific Fibre, a company set up to build a US$300 million fibre optic cable between Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Once Pacific Fibre ceased operations, Lance approached Chris about establishing a new growth orientated investment company to help fund the under-capitalised NZ tech sector and help accelerate the transition to a value economy. The pair commenced working on what would become 2040 Ventures and Punakaiki Fund in late 2012. 

Punakaiki Fund made its first investment in early 2014. Since then, we’ve made over 120 investments in more than 30 companies, have over $100 million in funds under management across two funds (climatevcfund is our sister fund), and have grown the team to 10 people.     

Structure

Punakaiki Fund is an investment company owned by shareholders, and governed by a Board of Directors. Punakaiki Fund is managed by 2040 Ventures Limited, where the partners are Lance Wiggs, Chris Humphreys, Nadine Hill, Jez Weston and Rohan MacMahon.

Team

We are based across New Zealand, in Te Anau, Wellington and our main office is in Auckland. We have a diverse team and Board with considerable international, multi-industry experience.

Financials Beta

Business Model: Not Specified

Revenues: Not Specified

Expenses: Not Specified

Debt: Request

Operating Status: Active

Funding Raised: $0

Investment Rounds: 0 Rounds

Funding Stage: Not Specified

Last Funding Date: Not Specified


Frequently Asked Questions

What industry is Punakaiki Fund in?

Punakaiki Fund is in the Venture Capital & Private Equity industry.

Is Punakaiki Fund an investment company or fund?

Yes, Punakaiki Fund is an investment firm in the Venture Capital / Private Equity space.

How long has Punakaiki Fund been in business?

Punakaiki Fund was established in 2012 (13 years in business).

Is Punakaiki Fund currently hiring?

No, Punakaiki Fund is currently not hiring.

Visit Punakaiki Fund's Jobs Page to stay updated with any upcoming open positions.

Which country is Punakaiki Fund headquartered in?

Punakaiki Fund is based in New Zealand.

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