The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Limited (NZVIF)
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The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Limited (NZVIF) is a Crown Owned Company established under the Companies Act 1993 and incorporated in June 2002. Based in Auckland, the Company is governed by a private sector Board of Directors and managed by a dedicated Management team.
VIF is contracted by the New Zealand Government to administer the Venture Capital and Seed Co-investment Programmes. Key services provided across both programmes include:
- Establishment of new Venture Capital Funds under the Venture Capital Programme and formation of new Co-investment partnerships under the Seed Co-investment Programme.
- Implementation of best practice investment arrangements and documentation.
- Programme administration including monitoring programme and fund activity and performance.
- Fostering development and growth of the New Zealand venture capital and early stage investment markets.
- Attracting early stage and venture capital investment into the New Zealand market through facilitating education initiatives and effective stakeholder management.
- Preparation of reports and advice on the New Zealand venture capital and early stage markets.
- Reporting to Government on Programme performance.
