Angel Investors in Christchurch
Hemara Group is a private venture group, not a traditional fund. It builds and backs New Zealand businesses directly, so founders get people who have run companies and will work alongside them, not just a cheque and a board seat.
Christchurch is the South Island’s largest city and its commercial centre. The rebuild after the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes reshaped the central city, and Canterbury’s economy now spans agriculture, manufacturing, tech and a growing startup scene. Hemara Group is based in Auckland and Wellington and looks at businesses in Christchurch too.
What’s included
- Early-stage and growth backing
- Hands-on strategy support
- Access to sales, marketing and production through the group
- Short-term and long-term planning
- A partnership-led relationship
The group owns and operates Billie by EYWA, Oryn Consulting and Underdog Fitness, with Ritual Wines opening soon.
How it works
- Introduce yourself: Who you are, what the business does and what you are looking for.
- First conversation: A direct talk with the group about the business and the opportunity.
- Fit: Whether Hemara Group can genuinely help, and how.
- Partnership: Agree the shape of the relationship and get to work.
Questions
Is Hemara Group a fund?
No. It is a private venture group that owns, builds and backs businesses directly, rather than a traditional investment fund.
Does Hemara Group look at businesses in Christchurch?
Hemara Group is based in Auckland and Wellington and looks at businesses in Christchurch too.
What does Hemara Group look for?
Founders and operators it can genuinely help: businesses where strategy, sales, marketing or production support from the group would change the outcome.
How do I pitch?
Send a short note through the contact page: who you are, what the business does, what you are proposing and how to reach you.