Mana Tupu
Venture capitalAuckland · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 9 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Mana Tupu Capital targets high-net-worth individuals and family offices from Asia-Pacific and North America seeking a New Zealand residency pathway alongside investment returns. It runs two vehicles: Venture Fund I, making Series A and B investments in New Zealand growth companies across FinTech, AgriTech and GreenTech; and a PE/SME buyout fund making majority acquisitions of cash-generative New Zealand SMEs using preferred equity and loan note structures. Both are structured for Active Investor Plus (AIP) compliance and managed through an integrated investor portal, emphasizing institutional-grade governance and wealth preservation in a stable OECD economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Mana Tupu invest at?
- Mana Tupu invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Mana Tupu focus on?
- Mana Tupu focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
- Where is Mana Tupu located?
- Mana Tupu is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
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