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Venture capitalTakapuna, Auckland · Seed–Growth · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Nuance Capital is a diversified fund focused primarily on Series A and Series B investments, with roughly 20% allocated to seed. It aims to bridge New Zealand (Kiwi) entrepreneurs to global markets. The firm targets purpose-driven ventures addressing global problems that improve the planet or how people live, alongside deep tech opportunities spanning advanced engineering, science, intellectual property, blockchain, and deep AI. It emphasizes supporting founders beyond capital by investing in people.
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Team · 8 people
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What they invest in
from 11 of 16 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Healthtech ×4Cleantech ×3Medical Devices ×3Biotech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:New Zealand×3United States×2
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 12017 · 12 dated
Advemto maps complex cell function to genetic sequences at scale without requiring new laboratory instruments.
BiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundEnterprise AngelsMatūNZ Growth Capital Partners
Aurogenic has developed technology to recover high-value metals, including precious metals such as gold, from waste brine at geothermal power stations, integrating with new and existing geothermal plants.
CleantechEnergyNew Materials
E-Leviate is a New Zealand medical device company developing a long-acting silicone vaginal ring pessary that contains estriol released locally over the wear period, designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Prathima Chowdary(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsIcehouse VenturesOutset Ventures
EnergyBank develops a system to firm floating offshore wind at the turbine, enabling co-location of compute modules with power generation and avoiding grid connections through high-seas siting and direct ocean cooling.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Tim Hawkey(Founder)inAaron Johnson(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesOutset Ventures
New Zealand's largest crypto exchange offering secure digital asset trading and services for global crypto markets
Janine Grainger(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnterprise AngelsEven CapitalGD1NZVC
Formus Labs develops software and tools for orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care, serving surgeons and clinical practitioners.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ
Thor Besier(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inJustin Fernandez(Co-founder, Science Advisor)inJu Zhang(Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inA/Prof Justin Fernandez(Co-founder, Science Advisor)Antonije Velevski(Co-founder, former senior software engineer)inSarah Wixon(Head of Finance)in
Co-investorsCure Kids VenturesGD1NZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelPunakaiki FundIcehouse Ventures
Fruit supply chain software using computer vision and data to improve grower and packhouse efficiency.
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelPunakaiki Fund
Kry10 develops the Kry10 Operating System (KOS), a secure operating system and management environment for internet-connected devices that need secure communications, controls, and flexible management.
CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper ToolsIoT
Jason Fox(VP Alliances)inBoyd Multerer(CEO/CTO)inKent McLeod(VP Engineering)in
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesNZ Growth Capital PartnersIn-Q-TelMovac
Miso Robotics builds AI-powered kitchen automation and operations software for restaurants, combining a robotic fry-station system with an analytics and workforce management platform.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRoboticsPasadena, US
Buck Jordan(Director)inRyan Sinnet(CTO)inDavid Zito(CEO)inRichard Hull(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Lunny(Executive Officer)in
BoardJohn Miller(Director)
Co-investorsAurum Venture PartnersManta Ray Ventures
DermaLayr develops a transdermal delivery platform using ultrafine bioactive nanofibres to enable active ingredients to penetrate deeper into skin.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsArc AngelsIcehouse Ventures
Quantifi Photonics develops test and measurement instruments for photonics applications, including coherent optical communication solutions, sampling oscilloscopes, laser sources, optical switches, spectrum analyzers, and related components for high-volume manufacturing and R&D laboratories.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelPunakaiki FundIntel Capital
UBCO builds fully electric two-wheel-drive utility motorbikes for on-road and off-road use, serving individual riders and large-scale fleets.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Wellumio develops axana®, a portable, energy-efficient MRI system based on its Pulsed Gradient Free Mapping (PGFM) technology, designed to detect acute stroke quickly in front-line care settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Shieak Tzeng(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inSergei Obruchkov(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inGyan Barik(Executive Director, Business Operations & Australia)inZiad Rouag(General Manager USA)Harry Marfatia(Head of Finance)in
BoardSia Moussavi(Board Chairman)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundCure Kids VenturesEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersOutset VenturesPacific Channel+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CandelyticsE-LeviateZennoastronautics
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Nuance Capital made?
- Nuance Capital has 16 tracked investments.
- What stage does Nuance Capital invest at?
- Nuance Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Nuance Capital focus on?
- Nuance Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Deep Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Nuance Capital located?
- Nuance Capital is headquartered in Takapuna, Auckland, NZ.
- Who does Nuance Capital co-invest with?
- Nuance Capital most often shares deals with NZ Growth Capital Partners, Enterprise Angels, Pacific Channel, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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