Whakatipu Ōtautahi
Government fundChristchurch · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
ChristchurchNZ is the sustainable economic development and city profile agency for Ōtautahi Christchurch, focused on improving the city as a place to live, work and play.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 30, 2026.
What they invest in
from 3 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Fintech ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:New Zealand×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBackkr is an AI-driven marketing platform that connects a business's channels (Google, Meta, and LinkedIn) to identify gaps in SEO, tracking, and lead conversion, then delivers a prioritized dashboard of recommended actions and weekly briefs.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Lightning Pay operates Stacked, a Bitcoin-only platform for New Zealand consumers to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin, offering a self-custody wallet, integrated exchange, recurring purchases (Autostack), and bill payment.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3Fintech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Whakatipu Ōtautahi invest at?
- Whakatipu Ōtautahi invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- Where is Whakatipu Ōtautahi located?
- Whakatipu Ōtautahi is headquartered in Christchurch, NZ.
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