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Going global from New Zealand pays off

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Foundry Lab — Digital Metal Casting
95% of portfolio company revenue is generated outside of Australia and New Zealand.
Operating experience in global markets, VC-backed companies, leading funds, and big tech.
Face-to-face support in New Zealand coupled with reliable, in-market connections, advisory, and expertise.
Case Study

Runn

80%
Growth in the past 12 months
43
Customers in 43 countries
170
Customers in Europe
120
Customers in North America
“Access to resources in GD1 Build program have made a meaningful contribution to our growth at Runn. The GD1 team has added value across our Go-To-Market strategy and execution, strategic finance and overall business strategy. The support continues to exceed our expectations.”
Nicole Tiefensee, Founder & COO of Runn
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