NZVC will back up to 60 ANZ founders with its new $50 million Fund II
Auckland venture firm NZVC plans a second fund backing 50-60 Australia-NZ founders and has already invested in an Australian robotics startup and two New Zealand companies.
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| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Feld | Founder | Startup Daily (Tue 28 Oct 2025), Startup Daily (Mon 7 Mar 2022) |
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Auckland venture firm NZVC plans a second fund backing 50-60 Australia-NZ founders and has already invested in an Australian robotics startup and two New Zealand companies.
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