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No 8 Ventures
No 8 Ventures invests in early-stage New Zealand technology companies with international potential. The firm has made 5 investments, including Proacta in 2010.
No 8 Ventures
No 8 Ventures invests in early-stage New Zealand technology companies with international potential. The firm has made 5 investments, including Proacta in 2010. No 8 Ventures has 1 portfolio exit, OpenCloud in 2017.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1998
Location
Region
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
City
Wellington
Corporate office
Wellington, New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
How is No 8 Ventures connected to the broader New Zealand venture ecosystem?
The firm draws its name from New Zealand's 'No. 8 wire' ethos of pragmatic innovation, signaling roots in the local startup culture. It operates alongside co-investors such as Movac and Punakaiki Fund, and interacts with the government-backed New Zealand Venture Investment Fund, though it remains an independent private manager. Deal flow originates through domestic angel networks, incubators like Creative HQ, and university commercialization offices.
What is No 8 Ventures' geographic investment mandate?
The firm invests primarily in New Zealand-based startups from its Wellington headquarters. While portfolio companies are domestic at formation, the investment thesis requires founders to target international markets — predominantly Australia, North America, and Asia — as part of their scaling strategy.
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