14 Wellington investors write NZ$50K-NZ$10M for Kiwi tech startups in 2026. Movac, NZGCP, and Angel HQ close in 10-24 weeks. Wellington VCs backed NZ$754M in NZ startup deals in 2025.
Wellington is home to Movac, NZ's largest dedicated VC with NZ$300M+ AUM. Angel HQ and Creative HQ give founders access to 180+ angels and the Lightning Lab accelerator.
NZGCP's Wellington office manages NZ$300M+ in Elevate and Aspire funding programmes. Both Callaghan Innovation and NZGCP are headquartered in Wellington, giving local founders faster access.
Wellington deals close faster when founders have Callaghan grant pre-approval and global traction. Ellty tracks every data room open from Movac, Angel HQ, and NZGCP reviewers.
This guide covers 14 active Wellington region investors writing cheques in 2026.
| Type | Check size | Sector focus | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movac | Series A / B VC | NZ$1M-NZ$10M | B2B SaaS, tech-enabled services | movac.co.nz |
| Angel HQ | Angel network | NZ$50K-NZ$500K | Diverse tech, health, fintech | angelhq.co.nz |
| Creative HQ | Accelerator | NZ$25K-NZ$150K | Tech, cleantech, govtech, health | creativehq.co.nz |
| Pacific Channel | Seed / Series A VC | NZ$500K-NZ$5M | Life sciences, deep tech, medtech | pacificchannel.co.nz |
| NZGCP Elevate Fund | Fund-of-funds | NZ$2M-NZ$20M | Diverse NZ VC-backed startups | nzgrowthcapital.co.nz |
| NZGCP Aspire Fund | Direct co-investment | NZ$250K-NZ$2M | Diverse NZ early-stage startups | nzgrowthcapital.co.nz |
| Endeavour Capital | Growth PE / VC | NZ$2M-NZ$15M | Business services, health, tech | endeavourcapital.co.nz |
| Nuance Connected Capital | Deep tech VC | NZ$500K-NZ$5M | Deep tech, AI, life sciences | nuance.vc |
| Booster Impact Capital | Impact VC | NZ$250K-NZ$3M | Cleantech, health, social impact | booster.co.nz |
| Callaghan Innovation | R&D grant agency | NZ$250K-NZ$15M | R&D-intensive NZ tech startups | callaghaninnovation.govt.nz |
| Punakaiki Fund | Evergreen VC | NZ$300K-NZ$5M | SaaS, fintech, health, growth NZ | punakaikifund.co.nz |
| GD1 | Series A / B VC | NZ$500K-NZ$10M | B2B SaaS, deep tech, global NZ | gd1.vc |
| Flying Kiwi Angels | Angel network | NZ$500K-NZ$5M | Tech, health, software, NZ-global | fka.nz |
| Blackbird NZ | Seed / Series A VC | NZ$200K-NZ$5M | Tech, B2B, consumer, fintech | blackbird.vc |
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Start free 14-day trialWellington's startup funding landscape
Wellington region investors back NZ-founded tech companies targeting global scale. Movac writes NZ$1M-NZ$10M for established Series A and B businesses.
Angel HQ and Creative HQ back pre-seed founders before the first Movac or Pacific Channel meeting. The city's private equity and VC ecosystem covers all funding stages.
Most Wellington VC checks require a global exit plan and NZ$100K+ ARR at seed. Founders looking for comparable market context can review Auckland region investors.
Callaghan Innovation and NZGCP are both headquartered in Wellington. Local founders use Callaghan grants to unlock faster Angel HQ and Movac deal timelines.
Wellington seed rounds with NZGCP backing, a Callaghan grant, and NZ$100K+ ARR traction close in 10-14 weeks. Movac and Angel HQ both require a global exit plan at seed stage in 2026.
14 Wellington region investors
1. Movac
Movac has backed over 54 NZ tech companies since 1998, deploying NZ$300M+ across 8 funds.
Recent Deals: AutoGrab A$80M Series B Jan 2026, Kindo investment Dec 2025, LawVu NZ$15M Series A extension
LinkedIn: Movac LinkedIn
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, tech-enabled services, health, fintech, global NZ
Stage Focus: Series A, Series B, growth
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: movac.co.nz
2. Angel HQ
Angel HQ is Wellington's angel investing network with 180+ portfolio companies since 2010.
Recent Deals: NZ$52M+ deployed across 180+ portfolio companies, active Wellington deal flow in 2026
LinkedIn: Angel HQ LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Diverse tech, health, fintech, cleantech, medtech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: angelhq.co.nz
3. Creative HQ
Creative HQ runs Wellington's Lightning Lab and Aurora Climate Lab accelerators in 2026.
Recent Deals: Aurora Climate Lab 2026 cohort open, Fintech Lab 2026 launch, Lightning Lab GovTech alumni active
LinkedIn: Creative HQ LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, govtech, cleantech, fintech, health, deep tech
Stage Focus: Pre-seed
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: creativehq.co.nz
4. Pacific Channel
Pacific Channel manages NZ$125M+ AUM in life sciences and deep tech across NZ.
Recent Deals: Wellumio seed Feb 2026, Caldera Health follow-on 2026, Quantifi Photonics exit Mar 2025
LinkedIn: Pacific Channel LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Life sciences, deep tech, medtech, agritech, biotech
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Wellington / Auckland, New Zealand
Website: pacificchannel.co.nz
5. NZGCP Elevate Fund
NZGCP Elevate Fund backs Kiwi VCs via fund-of-funds at NZ$2M-NZ$20M per fund.
Recent Deals: GD1 Fund 3 $45M anchor Mar 2025, 150+ NZ companies reached via fund-of-funds in 2025
LinkedIn: NZGCP LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Diverse NZ VC-backed startups
Stage Focus: Indirect via NZ VC funds
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: nzgrowthcapital.co.nz
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Start free 14-day trial6. NZGCP Aspire Fund
NZGCP Aspire Fund co-invests NZ$250K-NZ$2M directly alongside private co-investors.
Recent Deals: Active NZ$250K-NZ$2M direct co-investments in 2026, requires matching private investor commitment
LinkedIn: NZGCP LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Diverse NZ early-stage startups
Stage Focus: Seed
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: nzgrowthcapital.co.nz
7. Endeavour Capital
Endeavour Capital is Wellington's mid-market growth PE with NZ$2M-NZ$15M cheques.
Recent Deals: Active in NZ mid-market growth buyouts and expansion capital in 2026, Wellington sector focus
LinkedIn: Endeavour Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Business services, health, technology, professional services
Stage Focus: Growth, Series B, buyout
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: endeavourcapital.co.nz
8. Nuance Connected Capital
Nuance Connected Capital is NZ's first dedicated deep tech VC with NZ$55M fund backed by NZGCP.
Recent Deals: Wellumio seed Feb 2026, Quantifi Photonics exit Mar 2025, Easy Crypto exit to Swyftx 2025
LinkedIn: Nuance Connected Capital LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Deep tech, AI, life sciences, quantum photonics, agritech
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Wellington / Auckland, New Zealand
Website: nuance.vc
9. Booster Impact Capital
Booster Impact Capital backs Wellington-led impact investments in cleantech and health.
Recent Deals: Active impact investments across NZ cleantech and health in 2026, NZGCP co-investment eligible
LinkedIn: Booster LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Cleantech, health, social impact, sustainability
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: booster.co.nz
10. Callaghan Innovation
Callaghan Innovation is Wellington's government R&D grant agency for NZ tech startups.
Recent Deals: NZ$250K-NZ$15M per grant, active grant programmes in 2026, recipient match shortens VC closes
LinkedIn: Callaghan Innovation LinkedIn
Sector Focus: R&D-intensive NZ tech startups across all sectors
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, seed
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Website: callaghaninnovation.govt.nz
11. Punakaiki Fund
Punakaiki Fund is an evergreen NZ VC with NZ$100M+ AUM and 31 Wellington-backed companies.
Recent Deals: Quantifi Photonics acquired by Teradyne Mar 2025, nets NZ$4.9M in early 2026 from exits
LinkedIn: Punakaiki Fund LinkedIn
Sector Focus: SaaS, fintech, health tech, tech-enabled services
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, growth
Location: Wellington / Auckland, New Zealand
Website: punakaikifund.co.nz
12. GD1 (Global From Day One)
GD1 backs B2B NZ tech companies at $250M+ AUM, focused on global exits from seed to Series B.
Recent Deals: Fund 3 first close $130M with $45M from NZGCP Elevate, Wellington portfolio companies active 2026
LinkedIn: GD1 LinkedIn
Sector Focus: B2B SaaS, deep tech, health tech, global NZ
Stage Focus: Pre-seed, Series A, Series B
Location: Auckland / Wellington, New Zealand
Website: gd1.vc
13. Flying Kiwi Angels
Flying Kiwi Angels backed TheiaNova on May 1, 2026, active across NZ tech and health sectors.
Recent Deals: TheiaNova investment May 2026, active NZ$500K-NZ$5M deals across software and health in 2026
LinkedIn: Flying Kiwi Angels LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Software, health, tech-enabled services, NZ-global
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Wellington / Auckland, New Zealand
Website: fka.nz
14. Blackbird NZ
Blackbird NZ is Australasia's largest early-stage VC with a NZ$75M dedicated Kiwi seed fund.
Recent Deals: Led Marloo $10M seed Apr 2026 (with Icehouse), 29 NZ investments in 2025, Wellington deals active
LinkedIn: Blackbird LinkedIn
Sector Focus: Tech, B2B SaaS, consumer, fintech, deep tech
Stage Focus: Seed, Series A
Location: Auckland / Wellington, New Zealand
Website: blackbird.vc
Wellington's startup funding landscape
Wellington region investors back NZ-founded tech companies targeting global scale. Movac writes NZ$1M-NZ$10M for established Series A and B businesses.
Angel HQ and Creative HQ back pre-seed founders before the first Movac or Pacific Channel meeting. The city's private equity and VC ecosystem covers all funding stages.
Founders looking for mergers-acquisitions exit planning advice find Wellington's ecosystem well-connected to Australia and the UK. Movac portfolio companies have exited to ANZ, Seek, and Xero acquirers.
Callaghan Innovation and NZGCP are both headquartered in Wellington. Local founders use Callaghan grants to unlock faster Angel HQ and Movac deal timelines.
Getting in front of Wellington VCs
Wellington VCs rely heavily on Creative HQ, Angel HQ, and NZ tech conference introductions. Going through Lightning Lab or Aurora Climate Lab is the fastest warm path to Wellington deals.
Set up an Ellty data room before your first Wellington VC outreach. Wellington VCs open your Callaghan grant and deck within 24-48 hours of sharing a link.
NZGCP readiness speeds up most Wellington VC closes by 4-6 weeks. Register for Aspire Fund matching before cold Movac or GD1 outreach.
Angel HQ membership gives founders access to 180+ Wellington angels in one intro. Lightning Lab alumni get warm intros to Movac and Pacific Channel within the cohort.
Wellington VC portfolio approach
Wellington VCs focus on B2B software, life sciences, and deep tech for global markets. Movac and GD1 require proof of strong international revenue potential at Series A.
Creative HQ-accelerated founders move into Angel HQ rounds faster than cold outreach. Lightning Lab alumni close Angel HQ investments in 8 weeks on average.
Ellty's investor-update-software keeps Wellington VCs engaged between pitch and term sheet. Send monthly updates via trackable Ellty links to show traction.
Most Wellington seed rounds require NZ$100K+ ARR or a strong international LOI. Movac closes fastest when founders show 3x year-on-year revenue growth.
Wellington NZGCP co-investment pathways
NZGCP Aspire Fund matches private investors NZD-for-NZD at NZ$250K-NZ$2M per deal. Wellington-based founders access Aspire faster by being local to the NZGCP Wellington office.
NZGCP Elevate Fund backs NZ VC funds including GD1 Fund 3 at $45M anchor. Elevate-backed VCs like GD1 and Pacific Channel move faster with NZGCP-ready startups.
Use Ellty's granular permissions to gate Callaghan grant access per Wellington VC. Send NZGCP application docs via individual trackable links per reviewer.
Know about board management before your first Wellington VC board seat. Angel HQ investments often come with an observer seat requirement.
How to pitch a Wellington region investor
Lead with Callaghan grant, NZGCP Aspire readiness, and global traction.
- 1.Join Creative HQ's Lightning Lab before Wellington VC outreach.Lightning Lab alumni get warm intros to Movac and Pacific Channel.
- 2.Get a Callaghan grant or NZGCP Aspire readiness confirmation first.NZGCP Aspire readiness cuts Wellington seed rounds by 4 weeks.
- 3.Get a warm intro through Angel HQ or existing Movac portfolio founders.Cold emails to Movac or GD1 convert below 2% in Wellington.
- 4.Show NZ$100K+ ARR or a signed international LOI before first pitch.Global traction closes Wellington seed rounds in 10-14 weeks.
- 5.Track doc opens via Ellty. Follow up when NZGCP or Movac opens deck.Movac and Angel HQ open grant docs before financial projections.
How Ellty helps you land a Wellington investor
You've found your Wellington VCs. Now set up a data room before sending the first pitch.
- 1.Upload pitch deck, Callaghan grant, and cap table to Ellty.Set NDA-gated access per Wellington investor.
- 2.Share a unique trackable link with each Wellington region VC.Each investor gets one link. Ellty logs every open.
- 3.Track Wellington VC opens and follow up as soon as they review your deck.Use dynamic watermarking to protect your Wellington pitch docs.
Common questions about Wellington investors
- Cheques run NZ$50K-NZ$10M. Movac writes NZ$1M-NZ$10M. Angel HQ writes NZ$50K-NZ$500K.
- NZGCP Aspire readiness, global exit plan, and NZ$100K+ ARR are the standard in 2026.
- Rounds close in 10-24 weeks. NZGCP Aspire readiness and Callaghan grant cut this by 4 weeks.
- Yes. NZ company registration and Callaghan eligibility open all Wellington VC networks.
- Set it up before first outreach. Track who opens your NZGCP application and Callaghan grant.
- Go via Creative HQ's Lightning Lab or an existing Movac portfolio founder referral.
