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Back globally ambitious early-stage New Zealand technology companies, focused on winning in the world’s biggest markets.
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GD1 Fund 4
GD1 Fund 4 is our marquee fund, for wholesale investors wishing to invest in early-stage venture assets and hold for long-term capital growth.
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GD1 Select SPV
GD1 Select SPV is our special purpose vehicle, focused on late-stage growth investments into the best performing assets from our 2021 vintage Fund 3.
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Request Further InformationGD1 provides investors with institutional-grade access to New Zealand’s most ambitious technology companies.
- C. $250m AUM
- Investing in New Zealand Startups since 2012
- High conviction, generalist VC fund strategy
- Inception through Series B focus
- Unrivalled global networks across investors, technologists, engineers, customers, and scientists
- Concentrated ownership with consistent diversified portfolio construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
What reporting information will I receive as an investor?
GD1 provides quarterly fund reports on each of its managed investment funds, tracking portfolio performance, material milestones and updates. We also provide investors with capital account statements, tax statements and audited annual financial statements.
What can I expect after making an inquiry?
Upon receiving your enquiry, a member of our Investment Team will reach out to discuss your investment objectives and provide you with the relevant information. We aim to ensure all prospective LPs have the data and support required to make an informed decision.
At what stage do you invest?
With an investment focus spanning from inception to Series B, GD1 backs founders from their earliest stages. We specialise in leading the pivotal Series A rounds that bridge the gap between local innovation and global market leadership. By providing high-conviction capital at this stage, we ensure our companies have the resources, networks, and 'on-the-ground' support needed to scale and win in international markets.
Who can invest in GD1 Fund 4?
Investment in the fund is open to Wholesale investors (and Eligible investors). In New Zealand, venture capital investment is restricted to ‘Wholesale Investors’ and Eligible investors, as defined by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. Product disclosures are not required to be issued to wholesale investors, as a result investors may not receive a complete and balanced set of information.
Investor Eligibility & Disclosure
Defining a Wholesale/Eligible Investor (as per the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013).
- Investment Business: as defined in clause 37 of Schedule 1 of the FMCA
- Investment Activity: Entities or individuals who meet historical investment volume thresholds
- Large Entities: Entities with net assets or turnover exceeding $5 million NZD for the last two completed financial years
- Eligible Investors: Individuals who provide a written certification to confirm they have sufficient experience in acquiring or disposing of financial products to assess the opportunities and risk of the investment
PLEASE NOTE: The information provided is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Please refer to the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 for more information.
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