Ngaio Merrick
InvestorManaging Partner at Nuance Capital Β· Non-Executive Director at Soul Capital
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Jeff BabioneunlockedNgaio: together at McDonnell Douglas (1986β1989)
Γ6Ngaio: together at McDonnell Douglas
Γ3Ngaio: together at University of Central Florida
Γ2Ngaio: together at Institute of Directors
About
Founder of Nuance Capital with a people-first ethos, focused on supporting founders building deep-tech solutions to global problems. Previously managed the investment portfolio for Sir David Levene.
Experience
- Nuance Connected CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2021 β presentNew Zealand
- David Levene FoundationTrusteecurrent2015 β present
- Bright Future TrustChaircurrent2019 β present
- Lewis HoldingsPortfolio and Investment Manager2012 β 20238 Greydene Place, Takapuna
- Wellington UniVenturesIndependent Director2021 β 2023
- Reefton Distilling Co.Director2020 β 2023
- KiwiNetChair2018 β 2022New Zealand
- KiwiNetDirector2016 β 2022
- Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development LtdManager - Business Growth2010 β 2012Albany, Auckland
- Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development LtdOperations Manager | Relationship Manager2007 β 2010Albany, Auckland
- Quicken NZGeneral Manager2006 β 2007Albany, Auckland
- Matrix Applied Computing LimitedSales Director | Relationship Manager | Sales Manager1990 β 2005Mt Eden, Auckland
- Positive ResultsManaging Director | Relationship Manager | Researcher1998 β 2000Browns Bay, Auckland
- McDonnell DouglasBusiness Analyst1986 β 1989Auckland City, Auckland
- NTEC N731Lead Coordinator1984 β 1986Orlando, Florida
Skills & more
Strategy99Leadership99Management99Team Leadership71Strategic Planning83Public Speaking28Problem Solving22Negotiation19Mentoring10Business Strategy99Business Planning99Start-ups54
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Account ManagementStakeholder ManagementNew Business DevelopmentEvent ManagementManagement ConsultingTeam BuildingBusiness AnalysisMarketing StrategyNetworkingOperations ManagementSales ManagementLeadership Development- Chartered Member β Institute of Directors in New Zealand
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Colleagues at Nuance Capital
Adrien Gheur
Advisor at Nuance Capital
Andrew Williams
Managing Director, Alvarium (Cornerstone Investor) at Nuance Capital
Matthew White
Financial Strategist at Nuance Capital
Michelle Dickenson
Advisor at Nuance Capital
Mitali Purohit
General Partner at Nuance Capital
Nathan Bryant - Taukiri
Advisor at Nuance Capital
Randy Komisar
Advisor at Nuance Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ngaio Merrick?
- Founder of Nuance Capital with a people-first ethos, focused on supporting founders building deep-tech solutions to global problems. Previously managed the investment portfolio for Sir David Levene.
- Where does Ngaio Merrick work?
- Ngaio Merrick is Managing Partner at Nuance Capital.
- Where did Ngaio Merrick go to school?
- Ngaio Merrick studied at Institute of Directors (Chartered Member IOD, Company Directors Course); NZIM - Strategic Planning; Governance NZ - Corporate Finance.
Same school
Also attended Institute of Directors40
Nora AlsarhanCEO at SVCAthary AlmubarakChief Strategy Officer at SVCEmma WardDirector of Talent at Pembroke VCTAlexia FarrugiaInvestment Committee & Board at Kintaro CapitalJennifer McMahonPartner at Seroba Life SciencesBrian CummingsInvestment Director at Clarendon Fund Managers Ltd.
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Also attended University of Auckland189
EgilInvestor at InvestinorGiovanni PericoliniInvestor at MedicxiFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpAvantika GuptaPrincipal at Type One VenturesEd BarkerPrincipal at Square Peg CapitalJono ManickamAssociate at Square Peg Capital
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Also attended University of Central Florida74
Brian ActonCo-founder of WhatsApp; co-founder of Signal FoundationTina VinodAssociate at Differential VenturesBrandon ReevesPartner at Lux CapitalRob PurintonChief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Flare Capital PartnersAshley SaebResearch Analyst and Operation Support at Autotech VenturesBrittany MolerMarketing & Biz Ops at Vocap Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nuance Connected Capital4
Also worked at Wellington UniVentures2
Also worked at KiwiNet6
Also worked at McDonnell Douglas137
Jane MooneyCo-founder & VP, Strategy and Finance at Collaborative RoboticsJeff BabioneSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsJillExecutive Assistant at Thomson Reuters VenturesBrian BellFounder & Managing Partner at Team IgniteVeronica DaiglePresident, National Security Practice at Red Cell IncubationIlya TokhnerPartner - Strategic Partnerships at Ghaf Capital Partners
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