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Key people at Tuhua Ventures.
Tuhua Ventures functions as an investment fund targeting early-stage startup companies across New Zealand. Operating within the Icehouse Ventures ecosystem, it strategically deploys capital into promising ventures. It identifies and backs innovative businesses, providing essential financial support and strategic guidance for growth.
Established by The Icehouse and ICE Angels, prominent New Zealand incubation and angel investment entities, its formation arose from the insight that robust early-stage capital and mentorship are crucial for fostering domestic innovation. Tuhua Ventures leverages the extensive networks and deep experience of its originating organizations, supporting local businesses for decades.
Tuhua Ventures supports New Zealand startups needing initial growth capital to scale operations and expand market reach. Its mission is to cultivate a thriving local technology sector by empowering founders and creating globally competitive enterprises, strengthening New Zealand's entrepreneurial standing.
Key people at Tuhua Ventures.
Tuhua Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.0M Seed in Joyous in July 2018.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2018 | Joyous | $2.0M Seed | — | Airtree Ventures, Cisco Investments, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Main Sequence Ventures, Space Capital, Marc Benioff, Samir Kumar, TOM Steyer, SAM Morgan |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Upside Biotechnologies | $1.6M Series A | Robbie Paul | Cure Kids Ventures, NEW Zealand Growth Capital Partners, University OF Auckland |
