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Flatmate Ventures

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Seed · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

FlatMate Ventures backs student founders in New Zealand, believing students are among the most ambitious, creative, and visionary entrepreneurs. The firm aims to be a founder's first investor, supporting them from their earliest stages while still in school. Its investment team is composed of student leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors across New Zealand. FlatMate Ventures emphasizes connecting talented student founders across university campuses, catalyzing their growth by helping them avoid first-time mistakes, and championing them through a global community of investors, founders, and operators.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew Zealand

Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Instruments
Equity

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website
Eric Shen· Founding Partner
Ryan Andrews· Managing Director
Sam Gowen· Founding Partner
Ambrico Ranginui· Analyst
Ashley Sutherland· Scout
Cairo Akehurst· Analyst
Callum Maxwell· Analyst
Jade Butler· Chief Marketing Officer
Thomas Bryan· Advisor

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Flatmate Ventures invest at?
Flatmate Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Flatmate Ventures focus on?
Flatmate Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.

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