GD1 is an institutional-grade VC fund manager supporting globally ambitious companies with capital, operating expertise, and a vast network in order to help them achieve growth on the world stage. We invest from seed to scale, with headquarters in Auckland and connections globally. Our purpose is to help New Zealand founders and teams believe bigger.

GD1’s deep expertise in venture capital and real-world global operating knowledge was gained via experience in technology companies across Europe, Silicon Valley, and New Zealand. This experience, as well as ongoing relationships, ensures that founders and management teams are supported from day one.

Industries of interest:

Web 2.0 & 3.0
Saas
Deep tech
Hardware and software-enabled software
Healthtech