NZVIF gets a top-up

Date added: Wednesday, 11 August 2010 08:47

$40 million boost to venture capital funding is a sign of good health

The government's announcement last week of a $40 million underwrite for the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund brings a mature New Zealand capital market one step closer to reality.

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Angelsoft and Angel Association NZ

Date added: Tuesday, 10 August 2010 15:17

AANZ announced a partnership with international financial technology provider Angelsoft that promises to accelerate the increasingly active early stage innovation environment in New Zealand. It will streamline and professionalise the country's funding process, facilitate co-investment opportunities throughout the region and connect New Zealand investors and entrepreneurs to the global innovation market.

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Underwrite to boost new venture capital funds

Date added: Friday, 06 August 2010 10:41

Minister for Economic Development Gerry Brownlee announced a $40 million underwrite for the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund's venture capital programme to encourage more private investment into new venture capital funds.

Public investment - by the government through NZVIF - has helped to catalyse private investment into 48 companies, who cumulatively raised total investment capital of $438 million.

Between 2003 and 2009, those 48 companies have earned around $675 million in revenue - including $564 million from exports - and exhibited high growth.  In the three years to 2009, combined company revenue grew by 56 per cent each year.

Read Ministers media release

Unlimited Investment Challenge 2010

Date added: Wednesday, 28 July 2010 09:40

Now in its fourth year, applications are now open for the 2010 Unlimited Investment Challenge.

If you are a business owner or a key decision maker of a startup or high growth business then take the time to check out this unique challenge.

Participation will deliver value to your business through interactive workshops and engagement with experts and successful entrepreneurs. Ultimately, finalists will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of qualified investors.

That's not all though. This year for the first time we have introduced the Unlimited Investment Challenge Virtual Advisory Board. This unique board comprises New Zealanders who have excelled on the world stage in a wide range of areas. During the application process your written and oral submissions will be taken into consideration and all finalists will be considered for a unique mentoring opportunity with one of the Virtual Advisory Board. If you are selected for this you will gain access to 20 hours of time from a member of the Board.

To find out more about the Unlimited Investment Challenge and the range of benefits you can access visit unlimited.co.nz or call +64 9 909 6986. Applications close on 18 August.

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