Whakatipu Ōtautahi
Government fundChristchurch · Pre-Seed–Seed
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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 5 of 7 portfolio companiesFuture of Work ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:New Zealand×4
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBackkR is a marketing platform that helps small businesses and founders find customers, build strategy, and track results.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaS
Kate(CEO)
Contented records meetings and conversations on mobile or computer and converts them into business-ready documents, insights, charts, and summaries using a library of templates.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Co-investorsShearwater Capital
A New Zealand-based Bitcoin exchange and payments platform that enables self-custodial transactions using Bitcoin and Lightning Network for merchants and consumers.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3E-commerceFintechNew Zealand, NZ
Rob(CTO)
Ministry of Awesome is a New Zealand-based organization that builds and supports a unified startup ecosystem across Aotearoa, connecting founders, investors, government, and industry stakeholders.
Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaSChristchurch, NZ
Kaila ColbininGraham Scown(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardSam JohnsonVicki BuckSasha McMeeking
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Script SenseTraft AI
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Whakatipu Ōtautahi made?
- Whakatipu Ōtautahi has 7 tracked investments.
- 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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