Angel Investments

Angel investment is an opportunity for investors to become involved with innovative start-up businesses in New Zealand.

It appeals to investors who are looking for potentially higher returns than traditional investments may offer.

Usually, angel investors provide the bridge funding from the self-funded stage of the business to the point that the business needs the level of funding that a venture capitalist would offer. Funding estimates vary, but usually range from $150,000 to $1.5 million.

New Zealand offers unique opportunities for angel investors, with our reputation for success in specialised high value industries. These include information and communications technology (ICT), biotechnology, screen production, niche manufacturing, wood processing, and call centres.

In these established sectors, and others that are still emerging, New Zealand provides a positive environment where international investors can position themselves for advantage and develop world-changing ideas, creative intellect and high value specialisation.

New Zealand's unique disease-free animal health status, international scientific connections and focus on an innovative, knowledge-based economy provide investors with the competitive edge needed for global success. The Government is committed to growing the biotechnology, ICT and creative sectors and provides 100% research and development deductibility and zero tariffs on imported equipment and materials.

Investors looking for fresh new opportunities may well find an angel investment in New Zealand can provide more than just ROI. It can also provide the opportunity to get alongside innovative thinkers, be involved in breakthrough developments, and a pathway to life in New Zealand, the youngest country on earth.

For more information about angel investment opportunities in New Zealand see:

• Escalator, an initiative funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise aimed at increasing awareness and closure of early stage investment to seed NZ’s economic growth
   
• Angel Association, an initiative funded by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and  New Zealand Venture Investment Fund Limited (NZVIF) to increase the quantity, quality and success of angel investments in New Zealand
   
• The Icehouse, a business growth centre set up in partnership between The University of Auckland Business School and major New Zealand organisations. 

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