About
Investment Manager supporting the Aspire fund. Previously provided IP and commercialisation advice to early-stage research teams at Plant & Food Research.
Experience
- NZGCPInvestment Managercurrent2025 β presentAuckland, New Zealand
- NZGCPSenior Investment Analystcurrent2022 β presentAuckland, New Zealand
- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedIntellectual Property Advisor2021 β 2022Auckland, New Zealand
- The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research LimitedIntellectual Property Coordinator2017 β 2021Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Return On ScienceAgritech and Foodtech Investment Committee Member2017 β 2018Auckland, New Zealand
Education
- University of AucklandMasters, Bioscience Enterprise2016 β 2017
- University of AucklandPostgraduate Diploma, Bioscience Enterprise2015 β 2016
- University of OtagoBachelor of Science (BSc), Genetics2012 β 2014
Skills & more
Teamwork3Critical ThinkingPublic Speaking2Life Sciences3Molecular Biology2Biotechnology2Genetics3Data Analysis5Qualitative ResearchIntellectual Property2Science2Research2
Languages English
From Sam's professional profile.
Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners
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
Annabel Cotton
Investor 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
Dana Settle
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Greycroft
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sam Butler work?
- Sam Butler is Investment Manager at NZ Growth Capital Partners.




























