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WNT Ventures nears first close on new fund as NZ capital flows into deep tech

A combination of deep tech expertise, government support and start-up know-how has put this New Zealand venture capitalism team on the cusp of deploying capital in its fourth (and biggest) fund.

Tahn Sharpe | 15th Aug 2024 | More
‘From tinkering to a real venture’: VC pioneers bringing lifesaving medtech to fruition

When this biotech engineer met up with WNT Financial’s crack venture capitalism team, it sparked a partnership that could lead to a lifesaving product being put in the hands of doctors worldwide.

Tahn Sharpe | 18th Jul 2024 | More
How the government helped WNT Ventures harness the best deep tech minds in NZ

WNT Ventures was an early adopter into a grant scheme designed to nurture technology and innovation in New Zealand. After ten years, and as it prepares to launch its fourth fund, WNT’s Maria Jose Alvarez reflects on the journey.

Tahn Sharpe | 8th Jul 2024 | More
  • The Chilean tech visionary behind NZ’s big venture capitalism push

    The technology subsector in venture capitalism is thriving, especially in New Zealand, where the government is putting its money where its talent is. An increasingly vital part of this growth is WNT Ventures’ Maria Jose Alvarez, who has already been marked as a ‘women of influence’ in her adopted home.

    Tahn Sharpe | 27th May 2024 | More