Startup Funding in NZ: The Main Options
New Zealand founders usually fund a startup through some mix of their own money, grants, angel investment, venture capital and private partners.
The options
- Bootstrapping and early revenue
- Government innovation grants (business.govt.nz lists what is current)
- Angel investors and networks
- Venture capital for high-growth businesses
- Private venture groups like Hemara Group
Choosing
Match the money to the business. Grants suit research and development, angels suit early bets on people, venture capital suits very large markets, and private partners suit businesses that need help as much as money.
Questions
Are there startup grants in NZ?
Government schemes change. business.govt.nz is the place to check what is open now.