New Zealand venture capital · since 2013

Investing in New Zealand's growth.

More than 12 years backing founder-led technology and climate companies, through our funds and alongside them.

Active Investor Plus visa

Your partner for the Active Investor Plus visa

New Zealand's residency pathway for active investors asks for a total investment of NZD $5 million in the Growth category. Both of our current funds are approved. Invest in technology, in climate, or across both.

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$5M
Growth-category investment
Two
AIP-approved funds
Our funds

Two flagship strategies, one experienced team

Invest in technology, in climate, or across both. We also run special-purpose vehicles and offer co-investment opportunities to qualified investors.

Punakaiki Fund

Patient growth capital for New Zealand technology

Punakaiki Fund provides patient growth capital to revenue-generating New Zealand technology companies. Its existing portfolio of 19 companies produces around $250 million in combined annual revenue, diversified across sectors, stages and ages. You can see what you own before you invest, and shares trade on Catalist.

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Climate Venture Capital Fund

Australasian climate innovation

Backs companies that reduce emissions, from pre-commercial to growth stage, across water, energy, waste and food. An independent Climate Impact Committee verifies every investment. Fund 2 is open now.

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Why 2040 Ventures

More than 12 years of New Zealand venture capital

We have backed founder-led New Zealand companies for more than 12 years. Our portfolio includes Kiwi success stories such as Quantifi Photonics, acquired by the US-listed Teradyne. A team of investment, operations, and climate specialists manages our funds, and we hold companies through to real value creation.

12+
Years investing in New Zealand
19
Active Punakaiki Fund companies
2
Funds approved for the AIP visa
$250M
Combined annual portfolio revenue
How the visa works

A clear path to residency and investment

Two agencies, one simple journey. We guide you through it.

1

Invest New Zealand approves the funds

Our funds are approved Acceptable Managed Funds on the official register.

2

You invest in the Growth category

A total of NZD $5 million, in one or both of our approved funds.

3

Immigration New Zealand grants your visa

A different agency handles the visa. We provide the reporting you need.

The team

The people behind our funds

Our investors, operators, and climate experts have built, advised, and funded New Zealand companies for years.

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The full 2040 Ventures team
Recognised across New Zealand's investment community
RIAA MemberSustainable Business NetworkTrades on CatalistHi-Tech Awards sponsor
Get in touch

Talk to us about investing

Tell us what you are looking for. We will explain how our funds work and answer your questions. We work with investors, advisers, and immigration specialists.