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Max Thompson

Investor

Associate Investment Director at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

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Avantika GuptaunlockedMax: together at The University of Auckland (2008–2013)
Max: together at The University of Auckland
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Max: together at NZ Growth Capital Partners

About

Max Thompson is Associate Investment Director at NZGCP and an Investment Manager at AgriZeroNZ. He has worked in New Zealand's entrepreneurial ecosystem for more than eight years, focusing on early-stage investment, commercialization strategy, and startup support. His work spans sectors including climate and cleantech, agri-food, and health.

Experience

  1. NZGCPAssociate Investment Directorcurrent2026 — present
  2. AgriZeroNZInvestment Manager2024 — 2026
  3. NZ Growth Capital PartnersInvestment Manager2022 — 2024Auckland, New Zealand
  4. Callaghan InnovationProduct Owner2022
  5. Callaghan InnovationPartner Manager2019 — 2022Auckland, New Zealand
  6. Callaghan InnovationStartup Operations Manager2018 — 2019New Zealand
  7. Callaghan InnovationStrategic Partnerships Advisor (Startups)2016 — 2018New Zealand
  8. Callaghan InnovationBusiness Analyst - Grants and Performance Specialist2015 — 2016Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  9. Global Biotech RevolutionGapSummit 20172017Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  10. SAFERIDER MOTORCYCLE TRAINING LIMITEDMotorcycle Instructor2014 — 2016New Zealand
  11. Pacific ChannelInvestment Analyst2014 — 2015New Zealand
  12. The University of AucklandMasters of Bioscience Enterprise2013 — 2015Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  13. Auckland DHBTranscription2012 — 2015New Zealand
  14. Auckland DHBFleet Coordinator2012New Zealand
  15. Short+SweetStage Manager2013 — 2014TAPAC; Herald Theatre, Auckland
  16. Ministry of Business, Innovation and EmploymentResearch, Science and Innovation Policy2013 — 2014Wellington
  17. Camp Hazen YMCAVillage Director2011United States
  18. Camp Hazen YMCACamp Counselor2010Chester, Connecticut, United States
  19. Auckland DHBIndexing Clerk - digital clinical record2007 — 2010New Zealand

Skills & more

Design Thinking1Analytical Skills1Problem Solving1Team LeadershipManagementLeadership1FacilitationCommunicationPublic Speaking6Strategic Planning3Teamwork3Analysis5
+12 moreLean StartupAgile MethodologiesFinancial AnalysisIntellectual PropertyMarket AnalysisPresentation SkillsQualitative ResearchQuantitative ResearchPublic PolicyPublic SectorPolicy AnalysisProcess Control
  • Nano Degree in Innovation Delivery — Creative HQ

From Max's professional profile.

Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners

Alexander Beffert
Geschäftsführer at Vermögensbutler GmbH
Andrew Scott
Data Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Andy Chu
Fund Controller and Reporting Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Anna Yue
Senior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Brenda James
Learning & Engagement Specialist at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Bryce Lowen
Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Caitlin Ashworth
Head of Legal at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Clifford Cohn
Principal at World Innovation Lab

Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Thompson?
Max Thompson is Associate Investment Director at NZGCP and an Investment Manager at AgriZeroNZ. He has worked in New Zealand's entrepreneurial ecosystem for more than eight years, focusing on early-stage investment, commercialization strategy, and startup support. His work spans sectors including climate and cleantech, agri-food, and health.
Where does Max Thompson work?
Max Thompson is Associate Investment Director at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
Where did Max Thompson go to school?
Max Thompson studied at University of Auckland (Master's degree - Bioscience Enterprise, Innovation and Commercialisation); University of Auckland (Post-Graduate Diploma - Bioscience Enterprise, Innovation and Commercialisation); University of Auckland (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biological and Biomedical Sciences).

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Shared employers

Also worked at NZ Growth Capital Partners24

James PalmerPrincipal at Blackbird FoundryCarl JonesManaging Partner at WNT VenturesMaria Jose AlvarezManaging Partner at WNT VenturesDebra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersSteve O'ConnorDeputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersPaul HockingDirector at NZ Growth Capital Partners

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Also worked at Callaghan Innovation8

Chris HartshornAdvisor at ChrysalixMitali PurohitGeneral Partner at Nuance CapitalJessica TulpAssociate at Blackbird FoundrySuse ReynoldsInvestor at Angel HQMatthew McMahonChief Investment Manager at Cure Kids VenturesDanielle HannanCatalyst Investment Manager at AgriZeroNZ

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Also worked at Global Biotech Revolution5

Isabel ZhangInvestor at HCVCShelby NewsadPartner at CompoundJenna AronsonPrincipal at Two Bear CapitalRuben TadmorFounder/COO at The Supplant CompanyDiogo R. FelecianoCo-Founder & CSO at Boostertx

Also worked at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment10

Avantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesJez WestonPartner at Climate Venture Capital FundTom CulleyInvestor at Climate Venture Capital FundMitali PurohitGeneral Partner at Nuance CapitalBridgette AbernethyAnalyst at Icehouse VenturesYemo GuoLegal Counsel at Btomorrow Ventures

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