Movac is New Zealand's most experienced venture investor, deeply integrated into the Kiwi tech sector since 1998. With over NZ$400 million raised across multiple funds including the NZ$250 million Fund 5, Movac has backed iconic companies like Trade Me and Vend.
Movac operates across stages with an early-stage pool of NZ$20 million for 15 investments at NZ$500K–$1M check sizes, and a later-stage pool of NZ$230 million for ten investments at NZ$2M–$25M. At later stages, Movac leads rounds, crafts term sheets, and takes board seats.
With six General Partners and over two decades of experience, Movac brings high-touch investment with international connectivity. The firm also manages the Movac Emerge Fund 4, a deep-tech early-stage fund backed by Elevate NZ.
Wellington & Auckland, New Zealand
"We've been backing Kiwi tech successes before the rest of the world catches on — from Trade Me to the next generation of NZ global companies."
Apply to the Apex Startup Discovery Program
Aligned with Movac'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 Movac 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.