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Ngaio Merrick

Investor

Managing Partner at Nuance Capital · Non-Executive Director at Soul Capital

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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

  1. Nuance Connected CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew Zealand
  2. David Levene FoundationTrusteecurrent2015 — present
  3. Bright Future TrustChaircurrent2019 — present
  4. Lewis HoldingsPortfolio and Investment Manager2012 — 20238 Greydene Place, Takapuna
  5. Wellington UniVenturesIndependent Director2021 — 2023
  6. Reefton Distilling Co.Director2020 — 2023
  7. KiwiNetChair2018 — 2022New Zealand
  8. KiwiNetDirector2016 — 2022
  9. Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development LtdManager - Business Growth2010 — 2012Albany, Auckland
  10. Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development LtdOperations Manager | Relationship Manager2007 — 2010Albany, Auckland
  11. Quicken NZGeneral Manager2006 — 2007Albany, Auckland
  12. Matrix Applied Computing LimitedSales Director | Relationship Manager | Sales Manager1990 — 2005Mt Eden, Auckland
  13. Positive ResultsManaging Director | Relationship Manager | Researcher1998 — 2000Browns Bay, Auckland
  14. McDonnell DouglasBusiness Analyst1986 — 1989Auckland City, Auckland
  15. NTEC N731Lead Coordinator1984 — 1986Orlando, Florida

Education

  1. Institute of DirectorsChartered Member IOD, Company Directors Course2017
  2. NZIM - Strategic Planning2015
  3. Governance NZ - Corporate Finance
  4. LEADR - Mediation2014
  5. The Boardroom Practice LimitedBoardroom Governance
  6. Shief AnglandDirectors Liability
  7. University of AucklandLeadership and Motivation with Lester Levy2012
  8. Jolt ChallengeSelf Intelligence and Leadership2012
  9. Institute of DirectorsGovernance Essentials
  10. New Zealand Institute of Business StudiesLevel Four Certificate, Freelance Journalism

Skills & more

Strategy99Leadership99Management99Team Leadership71Strategic Planning83Public Speaking28Problem Solving22Negotiation19Mentoring10Business Strategy99Business Planning99Start-ups54
+12 moreAccount ManagementStakeholder ManagementNew Business DevelopmentEvent ManagementManagement ConsultingTeam BuildingBusiness AnalysisMarketing StrategyNetworkingOperations ManagementSales ManagementLeadership Development
  • Chartered Member — Institute of Directors in New Zealand

From Ngaio's professional profile.

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

Where does Ngaio Merrick work?
Ngaio Merrick is Managing Partner at Nuance Capital.

Same school

Also attended University of Auckland111

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 Florida33

Tina 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 PartnersJason EichenholzFounder and Chairman, Jonathan's Landing Foundation at AIF

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Shared employers

Also worked at Nuance Connected Capital2

Mitali PurohitGeneral Partner at Nuance CapitalAdrien GheurAdvisor at Nuance Capital

Also worked at Wellington UniVentures1

Grace EstermanProgramme Lead at Startup Dunedin Distiller

Also worked at KiwiNet4

Mark StuartPartner at MovacNathan Bryant - TaukiriAdvisor at Nuance CapitalDebra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersMolly YangInvestment Principal at Cure Kids Ventures

Also worked at McDonnell Douglas92

Jeff 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 PartnersTy FindleyCo-Founder + General Partner at Ironspring Venture

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