Global From Day One (GD1)

Global From Day One (GD1)
Description: GD1 is an institutional-grade venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, dedicated to supporting globally ambitious technology companies originating from New Zealand. The firm provides capital, operational expertise, and a vast international network to help startups achieve growth on the world stage.
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Key People:
  • John Kells ,
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Stage Focus: Seed, Series A, Series B
Geographical Focus: 260
External Info: GD1's investment remit spans health tech, hardware-enabled software, Web3, enterprise software, and deep tech. The firm focuses on investments anchored by strong products or deep science, primarily through the lens of business-to-business interactions. angelassociation.co.nzIn August 2021, GD1 announced the first close of its Fund 3 at NZ$130 million, over its initial target. The fund aims to reach a cap of NZ$160 million. Notable backers include New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, which invested NZ$45 million through the Elevate NZ Venture Fund, marking the largest allocation the government entity has made to a VC fund manager to date.GD1's portfolio includes companies such as Dawn Aerospace, Runn.io, JunoFem, Auror, and Alimetry, reflecting its commitment to supporting high-growth New Zealand origin companies going global. icehouseventures.co.nzThe firm is committed to ESG principles, being New Zealand's first venture capital firm to achieve Toitū carbon reduce certification. GD1's team is gender-balanced, with females representing 50% of the organization, and includes members with deep expertise in ESG, furthering the firm's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
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