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Alt Ventures is a New Zealand-based venture capital firm providing alternative capital to early-stage gaming and media startups. The firm backs innovative technology businesses within these sectors, aiming to nurture emerging studios with specialized investment.
Chris Jagger founded Alt Ventures in 2019, leveraging over 15 years of experience in company building, private investment, and fund management across New Zealand and abroad. His insight was to create a dedicated funding mechanism for "atypical ventures," leading to the establishment of New Zealand's first Gaming Venture Fund in 2021 to support the burgeoning local industry.
The firm serves early-stage gaming and media companies in New Zealand seeking capital and strategic support. Alt Ventures envisions fostering a robust ecosystem for creative technology, empowering entrepreneurs to build and scale their ventures, and solidifying the region's position as a hub for innovative interactive entertainment and media.
Alt Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $6.6M Seed in Zenno Astronautics in August 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2022 | Zenno Astronautics | $6.6M Seed | GD1, Nuance Connected Capital | Wolfgang Leitner, Arkisys, Enterprise Angels, K1W1, NEW Zealand Growth Capital Partners, Nzvc, Shasta Ventures, MAX Arshavsky |
