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Key facts
Counted staff
14
self-reported 2–10 band
Founded
2014
12 years
Legal entities
None matched
Office countries
1
2 addresses
Funding rounds
2
Seed · Nov 2017
Company type
Partnership
self-reported
Description
WNT Ventures is deeply invested in NZ breakthrough technology
Our deep tech startup founders are passionate about solving global problems with innovative technologies.
WNT Ventures is a high conviction partner, helping founders build their vision and commercialise it globally. We connect them to resources, expertise and support.
WNT began through a collaboration of experienced entrepreneurs and institutional capital providers who are passionate about building an environment where emerging companies can achieve success.
Our criteria:
Pre-Revenue Strong Intellectual Property Potential Targeting a Global Opportunity
WNT Ventures invests nationwide and incubate science-backed, pre-revenue companies in a range of sectors including: Agritech, Food and Hort tech, cleantech, marine sciences, software, hardware, engineering, robotics, materials and medical devices and tools.
We operate three funds with available funds to invest and over $25m under management and are raising Fund 4 targeting $35m to expand our investment pool.
We receive support from the NZ government's Callaghan Innovation as a technology incubator, in which we gain direct access to the repayable loan scheme.
We also receive access to the Pre-incubation grant scheme to enable assistance, both funding and advice, to companies and technologies who are still developing their business case.
Specialties
All 5 specialties
- Fund Manager
- Incubator
- Venture Capital
- Pre Seed Stage Capital
- Seed and Series A Stage Investor
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Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | NZ |
All codes: NZ
Addresses
- NZ148 Durham Street; Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3141Primary
- NZ1 Albert St; Level 2; Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Funding
Last round · 1 November 2017Amount not recordedSeed
Rounds2
Round typeSeed · venture round
Amount (USD)not recorded
Stage rank2
Investors named0
Since last round8 yr 2 mo
Funding
Show as table · 2 funding rounds
| Rounds | 2 |
|---|---|
| Axis | 2014 to 2026 |
| Seed · 1 Nov 2017 | not disclosed |
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 WNT Ventures?
14 counted staff profiles at January 2026, above the self-reported 2–10 band.
Where does WNT Ventures have offices?
Two addresses on record, New Zealand only. Primary: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3141.
Has WNT Ventures raised funding?
Two rounds. Latest 1 November 2017: Seed, no amount recorded.
What does WNT Ventures list as its specialties?
Five tags on the brand's own list, among them incubator and venture capital.
Which companies are listed alongside WNT Ventures?
Six peer profiles on record: Motion Capital and GD1 (Global From Day One).