We help New Zealand founders and teams believe bigger. To dream, act and achieve on a global scale.

We are an institutional-grade VC fund that supports globally ambitious kiwi tech startups with capital, on the ground operating expertise, and a vast international network in order to help them achieve growth on the world stage.

Based in Auckland, New Zealand we have connections globally. We invest from seed to scale and provide operational support across product, growth and HR.

GD1’s deep expertise in venture capital and first-hand international operating knowledge was gained via experience in technology companies across Europe, the US (including Silicon Valley), and New Zealand. This experience, as well as ongoing relationships, ensures that founders and management teams are supported from day one.