Jessica Venning-Bryan: Ledger

Stories naming Jessica Venning-Bryan. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.

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Co-founder and Managing Director (former)	Factor Logo - Horizontal - Blue.png	usefactor.com (Fri 9 Oct 2026), usefactor.com (Wed 7 Oct 2026), Factor Logo - Horizontal - Blue.png team page

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Factor on The Business of Tech: From Energy Headaches to a $35 Million Exit

Factor's co-founder discusses the company's journey on BusinessDesk's technology podcast, covering its energy software, fundraising pressures, AI forecasting, and its sale to Gentrack valued at NZ$24.9 million plus an earn-out, announced in May.

usefactor.com Wed 7 Oct 2026 Factor Logo - Horizontal - Blue.png Gentrack Jessica Venning-Bryan Simon Pohlen

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Jessica Venning-Bryan

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Podcast 09 Oct 26 1 hour listen Jessica Venning-Bryan on Startup Theatre: How to Build and Sell an AI Startup in Under Two Years Fresh off the Gentrack acquisition, Jessica joins New Zealand's top startup podcast for one of the most candid founder conversations you'll hear this year. Jessica Venning

Factor on The Business of Tech: From Energy Headaches to a $35 Million Exit