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Even Capital
Even Capital is New Zealand’s only venture capital fund focused on woman-led, growth stage business.
Even Capital
Even Capital is New Zealand’s only venture capital fund focused on woman-led, growth stage business. We back women who defy the odds and make change happen.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
City
Wellington
Corporate office
Wellington, New Zealand
Principals
Sarah Park
Co-founder and Managing Partner
Altss tracks 2 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Even Capital define its gender-lens investment mandate?
The firm only invests in companies with at least one woman on the founding team. As of December 2024, 64.7% of its portfolio companies were founded by all-women teams, while mixed-gender teams accounted for the remaining 35.3%. This mandate is applied at the investment committee level and is not an impact overlay on top of a generalist strategy.
Who runs investment decisions at Even Capital?
Co-founder and Managing Partner Sarah Park leads investment decisions. She holds memberships with the Institute of Directors New Zealand and INFINZ, the financial services industry association. Co-founder Anna Stuck is the primary funder behind the firm and also established the Clare Foundation.
What stage and check size does Even Capital typically target?
Even Capital invests at the seed and Series A stages. Portfolio company disclosures confirm pre-seed rounds as early as 2022 for companies like ReciMe and Dennisson Technologies, extending through Series A2 rounds in 2024 for Baymatob. The firm does not publicly disclose a standard check size.
Does Even Capital invest outside of New Zealand?
Yes, the portfolio includes multiple Australian-headquartered companies such as Baymatob, GoFIGR, and ReciMe. Even Capital's investment in Sharesies was positioned to support the company's expansion from New Zealand into the Australian market.
How is Even Capital related to the Clare Foundation?
Co-founder and primary funder Anna Stuck is the founder of the Clare Foundation. The two entities are structurally separate, with Even Capital operating as a venture investment firm and the Clare Foundation pursuing philanthropic activities.
What is Even Capital's posture on co-investments?
Even Capital actively co-invests alongside other venture firms. The GoFIGR seed round was executed alongside Aliavia Ventures, Antler, Sprint, and Wollemi Capital. The firm's website also references partnerships with leading investment groups for knowledge-sharing and collaborative opportunities.
Which sectors does Even Capital explicitly avoid?
The firm does not publish a sector exclusion list. However, its portfolio skews toward enterprise software, fintech, digital health, climate and food tech, and consumer platforms. Deep tech and hardware investments appear selectively, represented by companies like Dennisson Technologies and RespirAq.
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