What Founders Want is the single source of truth for New Zealand startup founders — built directly from what they search for but can’t find.
It’s not a content site or a program.
It’s a working toolkit — reducing the friction of starting and scaling in Aotearoa.
We analysed real Kiwi founder searches — funding, compliance, accelerators, grants, templates — and built one place to access the answers.
What It Helps You Do
⚡️ Save money – Streamlined admin, self-service templates, full scope of NZ government support
⚡️ Make money – Launch, hire, and scale smarter
⚡️ Raise money – The most complete, real-time directory of NZ startup capital providers
This isn’t another program or fireside chat. It’s efficient, open access to tools, links, and insights founders actually need — when they need them.
Now Including: Expert Editions
New Zealand’s most trusted startup experts answer the most-searched founder questions — backed by data, written by those who’ve done it, updated monthly.