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Bridgewest Ventures

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Bridgewest Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on deep technology investments in New Zealand, leveraging the infrastructure and expertise of the Bridgewest Group to help founders scale innovative research from lab to global markets. The firm targets specific verticals including AI, life sciences, software, and hardware, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to international networks and regulatory infrastructure.

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SVSaum Vahdat
Saum VahdatCEOSaum Vahdat is CEO of Bridgewest Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in deep technology across AI, life sciences, software, and hardware. He also serves as CFO of Bridgewest Group, where he brings over nine years of financial leadership experience across wireless communications, real estate, and strategic growth initiatives.

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What does Bridgewest Ventures do?
Bridgewest Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on deep technology investments in New Zealand, leveraging the infrastructure and expertise of the Bridgewest Group to help founders scale innovative research from lab to global markets. The firm targets specific verticals including AI, life sciences, software, and hardware, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to international networks and regulatory infrastructure.
Who are Bridgewest Ventures's investors?
Bridgewest Ventures's investors include NZ Growth Capital Partners.
Where is Bridgewest Ventures headquartered?
Bridgewest Ventures is headquartered in New Zealand, NZ.