GD1: A venture capital fund providing capital, expertise, and global connections to ambitious kiwi companies.
Location
Auckland, Auckland Region Unitary Authority, NZ
Founded
2012
GD1 (Global From Day One) is a generalist venture capital fund supporting globally ambitious New Zealand companies. They invest in various stages, from pre-seed to Series A, with a focus on startups that have potential for international success. GD1 typically invests in early-stage rounds, providing capital and support to help companies scale globally.
The firm offers a unique combination of operating expertise and international connections to its portfolio companies. GD1's portfolio includes notable startups like Latch, San Draw, and Wipster. With a strong emphasis on global markets, GD1 helps New Zealand-based companies expand their reach, with a significant portion of portfolio company revenue generated outside Australia and New Zealand.
GD1 - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages