GD1 is a venture capital firm that invests with high conviction in exciting technology companies originating from New Zealand. The team is passionate about creating and growing global businesses, with a goal to transform NZ-made into the next generation of globally disruptive tech solutions.
GD1 Fund 3 closed at NZ$130 million with a target cap of NZ$160 million, backed by Elevate NZ ($45 million — its largest allocation), local wealth managers, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on B2B Enterprise Software, Internet, Deep Tech, Health Tech, and Software + Hardware companies.
True to its name — Global from Day One — GD1 backs founders who think globally from inception, leveraging New Zealand's unique advantages as a testbed market and launching pad for international expansion across Asia, Australia, and beyond.
Auckland, New Zealand
"Transforming NZ-made into the next generation of globally disruptive tech solutions — global from day one."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with GD1 (Global from Day One)'s investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex Ecosystem with Golden Ads
"Who I Am · What I Want"
Complimentary for Apex Participants. Become an Apex Participant at myapex.me — registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. Part of Apex Master Expos.
Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as GD1 (Global from Day One) can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.