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WNT Ventures

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

  • Agtech
  • AI models & AI infrastructure
  • Carbon & climate software
  • Clean energy & storage
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Robotics & automation
  • Space, aerospace & defense
  • Sustainable materials & circular economy
  • Pre seed
  • Seed
  • Deeptech
  • Hardware
  • NZ
  • Global
  • Incubator
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-21Source (opens in a new tab)
Founded
2014
Legal name
WNT VENTURES MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

New Zealand’s longest-running deep tech incubator and venture capital firm focused on early-stage, science-backed companies

Investment approach

Thesis
We support unique deep tech solutions that address a global market pain point.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
Yes
Lead policy
Carl directs our fund activities and is lead investor on Argo Navis, Mint Innovation, Mastaplex, and CarbonCo.
Investing status notes
has announced the launch of its latest and largest fund, Fund 4, targeting $35-40 million to expand its investment pool.
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