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Key facts
Counted staff
12
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
2016
10 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
2 addresses
Funding rounds
2
Grant · Jul 2023 · US$ 15.5K
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Description
An incubator and VC investor, Outset Ventures is the champion of deep technology founders in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Outset's mission is to bring New Zealand’s deep technology innovations to the world stage by helping founders turn unique science and engineering-based ideas into companies that deliver real-world solutions on a global scale.
We are New Zealand’s only technology incubator with flexible laboratory and workshop facilities designed to support the development of early-stage, deep technology start-ups.
We have a 20+ year history of technology commercialisation on-site, with notable alumni including Rocket Lab, LanzaTech and Mint Innovation.
Our unique facilities and extensive experience as founders mean we offer an unparalleled investment opportunity to back credible, innovative founders operating on the forefront of new industries.
Fund II is currently open for investment. Talk to us today to find out more.
Specialties
All 11 specialties
- Innovation
- Laboratory Space
- Workshop Space
- Incubator
- Community
- Platform
- Engineering
- Science
- Hardware
- Deeptech
- Investment
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Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ24 Balfour Road; Auckland, AUK 1052Primary
- NZ40 Kenwyn Street; Parnell; Auckland, 1052
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Funding
Rounds2
Round typeGrant · non-equity funding
Amount (USD)15,500
Stage rank1
Investors named1
Since last round2 yr 6 mo
Funding
Show as table · 2 funding rounds
| Rounds | 2 |
|---|---|
| Axis | 2016 to 2026 |
| Grant · 14 Jul 2023 | US$ 15.5K |
Dated rounds only. The axis ends at the date this profile was last observed, not at today.
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
How many people work at Outset Ventures?
The record holds 12 counted staff profiles at January 2026, above the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does Outset Ventures have offices?
Two addresses on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 24 Balfour Road, Auckland, AUK 1052.
Has Outset Ventures raised funding?
Two rounds. Latest 14 July 2023: grant, US$15,500, investor Callaghan Innovation.
What does Outset Ventures list as its specialties?
11 tags on the brand's own list, among them platform, community and hardware.
Which companies are listed alongside Outset Ventures?
Six peer profiles on record: Icehouse Ventures and Kwetta.