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New investment fund targets NZ start-ups
Monday, 17 November 2008, 12:14 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
A new $5 million angel investment fund is being established targeting new angel investors and which will increase the capital available to seed and start-up companies. More >>
Situation vacant - Angels wanted. Location: Auckla
Monday, 10 November 2008, 12:20 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Want to invest in the next Google, Navman, or TradeMe? A ‘De-Mystifying Angel Investment’ seminar is being held in Auckland tomorrow to explain the mechanics of angel investment to people interested in investing in early stage businesses. More >>
Anne Blackburn appointed to NZVIF Board
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 3:41 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Auckland businessperson Anne Blackburn has been appointed to the board of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund. More >>
Finding 1000 Angels
Monday, 18 August 2008, 4:32 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
A campaign is underway to ‘find one thousand angel’ investors - the term given to wealthy people investing in early stage businesses. More >>
New chair for Venture Investment Fund announced
Tuesday, 15 January 2008, 3:03 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson has announced the appointment of Sir John Anderson as the new Chair of the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF). Sir John’s appointment begins on 1 January 2008 for a period until 30 June 2010. More >>
NZVIF signs deal with Manawatu angel network
Tuesday, 25 September 2007, 4:48 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) today announced a deal with a sixth new seed co-investment partner, the Manawatu Investment Group (MIG), to invest into high-potential New Zealand businesses. Chief Executive of NZVIF Franceska Banga said, More >>
NZ Venture Investment Fund Chairman Resigns
Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 4:15 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Chairman Chris de Boer today announced his decision to step down from the Chairmanship and membership of the NZVIF Board effective immediately. More >>
NZVIF Launches A Guide To Angel Investing In NZ
Monday, 9 July 2007, 3:12 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) today announced the launch of 'The Business of Angel Investing', a guide for people interested in becoming "angel investors" in early stage and high potential kiwi businesses. More >>
NZVIF Joins Forces With A Dunedin Based Upstart
Monday, 9 July 2007, 2:50 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) today announced the addition of a fifth new co-investment partner, Upstart Angels Limited, to co-invest seed funding into high potential New Zealand businesses. More >>
NZVIF Calls for More Venture Capital Fund Managers
Wednesday, 6 June 2007, 12:39 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (VIF) today called for Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified venture capital fund managers or firms to establish and manage a VIF Venture Capital Fund under the VIF Venture Capital Programme. More >>
NZVIF wins Public-Private Partnership of the Year
Friday, 1 June 2007, 11:09 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Last night NZVIF won the Public-Private Partnership of the Year Award at the annual Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards. More >>
NZVIF Commits $14.45m to Innovation Fund
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 11:33 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) is pleased to announce an initial co-investment commitment of $14.45m to Pioneer Capital Partners’ (Pioneer) New Zealand Innovation Fund. More >>
OpenCloud receives $10million
Wednesday, 10 January 2007, 10:45 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
OpenCloud receives $10million from Advent Venture Partners, Motorola and No 8 Ventures to accelerate global adoption of JAIN SLEE More >>
NZVIF calling for more co-investment partnerships
Tuesday, 5 September 2006, 9:28 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Following the signing of the first four partners for the Seed Co-Investment programme, NZVIF is ready to meet with other potential co-investors The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) announced today that, following the selection of its first ... More >>
NZVIF agrees investment terms with Pioneer Capital
Tuesday, 23 May 2006, 12:00 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) announced today that it has agreed to conditional terms with Pioneer Capital Partners (Pioneer) to co-invest up to $15 million in Pioneer’s New Zealand Innovation Fund. More >>
NZVIF praises venture capital sector budget boost
Friday, 19 May 2006, 3:07 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) today praised the $60 million boost to the venture capital market announced in the 2006 budget. More >>
Brian Mayo-Smith joins NZ Venture Investment Fund
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 9:33 am | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund (NZVIF) is pleased to announce the appointment by the Hon Trevor Mallard, Minister for Economic Development, of Auckland based company director Brian Mayo-Smith to the NZVIF Board of Directors. More >>
Outstanding Response to Seed Fund Call
Friday, 9 December 2005, 4:40 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Thirteen distinctive investor applications were received from New Zealand angel investors and investor networks in response to a call for applications for funding through the Seed Co-Investment Fund1. More >>
Venture Capital Study "Welcome and Timely"
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 3:30 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
The LECG Study of New Zealand’s venture capital market was “welcome and timely” says Franceska Banga, NZ Venture Investment Fund Chief Executive. More >>
Positive Interest in VIF’s New Venture Capital Rnd
Thursday, 22 September 2005, 2:02 pm | NZ Venture Investment Fund
Positive interest has been shown in the establishment of one or more, venture capital funds through the New Zealand Government’s Venture Investment Fund (VIF). More >>
