Fundraising FoxNelson Angels
Angel networkNelson · Pre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Nelson Angels Inc. is an angel investor group based in Nelson, New Zealand, that connects its investor members with entrepreneurs and innovators. The group aims to provide start-ups with the capital and guidance needed to give their ventures the best chance of success, with an emphasis on companies in the Tasman region. Many members contribute actively as mentors and board members, drawing on their business and investing experience, while others participate as more passive investors.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1Marketing Tech ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1Social ×1
HQs:New Zealand×1
Investments · 6 tracked
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Media & Entertainment
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Jason Wargent(Executive Officer)inSteven Sibulkin(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Brown(Director)Mary Dimou(Director)John Bedbrook(Director)Kirsty Bellringer(Director)
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsAzolla VenturesBooster Innovation FundEnterprise AngelsIcehouse Ventures+5 more
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AdTechMarketing TechSaaSSocial
Co-investorsCreative HQ — The IncubatorFundersClubNZ Growth Capital PartnersAngel HQ
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nelson Angels made?
- Nelson Angels has 6 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nelson Angels invest at?
- Nelson Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Nelson Angels focus on?
- Nelson Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Nelson Angels located?
- Nelson Angels is headquartered in Nelson, NZ.
- Who does Nelson Angels co-invest with?
- Nelson Angels most often shares deals with NZ Growth Capital Partners, Azolla Ventures, FundersClub, among 12 tracked co-investors.
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