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Investment Fix is a podcast series from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) exploring different investment types, from angel investment to venture capital, private equity to online funding platforms, debt funding to IPOs on the NZX. This podcast is fo


    • Jun 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Bonus Episode - Randy Komisar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 47:26


    Releasing: Tuesday 7 June 2022 In this very special bonus episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast, we talk to Silicon Valley legend, Randy Komisar. Randy is an investor at American venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins, a founding director of TiVo and co-founder of Claris Corporation. His impressive 40+ year career has seen him act as CEO of LucasArts Entertainment and Crystal Dynamics, 'virtual CEO' for companies such as Global Giving and WebTV, and senior legal counsel for Apple and LucasArts. Randy is also very involved in New Zealand's investment economy. He's an advisor to NZGCP, and works closely with Kiwi investors, entrepreneurs and policy makers with the aim of building an innovation hub here in Aotearoa. He joins us to share his vast experience and knowledge, his insights into the opportunities for New Zealand on a global stage, and what lessons we might learn from Silicon Valley.

    Māori Investment Strategy with Rachel Taulelei and Jamie Tuuta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 32:53


    Aotearoa is seeing a groundswell of Māori investment activity, spanning far-reaching business activities and a diverse asset base. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Rachel Taulelei, Chair of Moana NZ, Sky Stadium, director, and co-founder of business and brand strategy agency Oho, cultural design agency, former CEO of world-leading Māori-family-owned food and beverage business, Kono; and founder of sustainable seafood company, Yellow Brick Road. We're also with Jamie Tuuta, respected Iwi leader, investor, director, and chairperson of Tourism NZ, Māori Television, and Venture Taranaki. Jamie and Rachel lift the lid on what Māori investment is all about, what Māori are looking for in an investment opportunity, and the best way to access this type of funding.

    Episode 4: International VC with SafeStack and Jelix

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 37:12


    Aside from access to million-dollar investment funds, international venture capital can bring invaluable global connections and experience. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast, we hear from SafeStack CEO and founder Laura Bell and Andrea Gardiner, CEO and founder of Australian venture capital firm Jelix Ventures. They talk about the path to securing overseas investment, the importance of 'fit', and how having the right international partner on your side can help drive your global ambitions.

    Episode 3: Private Equity with Natural Pet Food Group and Pioneer Capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 33:05


    In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast it's the 'Insider's Guide' to private equity with Neil Hinton, CEO of Natural Pet Food Group, and Craig Styris, partner at Pioneer Capital. Private equity firms have much larger pools of funding on offer, so they're often looking for a majority stake in a company – going on to provide support right through to an eventual exit. Neil and Craig share their journey from investment to successful sale, offering tips and advice for international growth along the way.

    Episode 2: Angel Investment with Narrative Muse and Suse Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 39:56


    Because they're bringing their own money to the table, angels will have a vested interest in the success of your business – but they're also likely to get more involved. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast, we're talking angel investment with Narrative Muse CEO and founder Brough Johnson and Angel Association New Zealand executive chair Suse Reynolds. They tell us about the importance of partnership between founder and angel, and how your investors can be your biggest cheerleaders when times get tough.

    Episode 1: Venture Capital with Mint Innovation and Movac

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 31:22


    On this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast, we get the lowdown on venture capital with Will Barker, CEO and founder of cleantech company Mint Innovation and David Beard, partner at NZ venture capital firm Movac. VC investors can bring substantial funds, specialised skills and growth expertise, but they'll take a stake in your company in return. Will and David give us an insight into the crucial investor/investee relationship, the challenges of growing a deep tech company versus a SaaS one, and the different approaches you should take for each funding round.

    Private Equity with Calocurb and Laybuy - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 27:52


    Private Equity can provide companies with the runway they need for growth but it often comes with high investor expectations. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Calocurb founder and CEO Sarah Kennedy and Laybuy co-founder and managing director Gary Rohloff about securing private equity, funding hypergrowth, the value of experience and confidence, and riding out the tough times. 

    International Venture Capital with Dexibit and Robotics Plus - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 31:45


    Aside from access to million-dollar investment funds, securing International Venture Capital can bring vital global connections and experience. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Dexibit founder and CEO Angie Judge and Robotics Plus CEO and chair Steve Saunders about what it takes to close a Series A funding round, the value of employee share programmes and the importance of getting to know your investors.

    Domestic Venture Capital with Parkable and Yabble - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 28:53


    Venture Capital offers access to bigger cheques than angel investment or crowdfunding, but it takes time to find the right investor. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Parkable co-founder and CEO Toby Littin and Yabble co-founder and COO Rachel O'Shea about finding your match, reaching the right valuation and the importance of actively communicating with investors once you bring them onboard.

    Online Funding Platforms with Rua Bioscience and Zeffer - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 38:04


    Online Funding Platforms let companies harness the support of their community and customers and turn that into financial backing. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Rua Bioscience kaihautū and co-founder Manu Caddie and Zeffer CEO Josh Townsend about the benefits – and potential fishhooks – of inviting investment from your crowd.

    Angel Investment with Beany and chnnl - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 30:10


    Angel investors often issue smaller cheque sizes making them one of the first funding options many founders consider – but is having an angel on your shoulder a good idea? In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Beany founder and CEO Sue de Bievre and chnnl founder and CEO Dr Elizabeth Berryman about the pros and cons of angels, and what it takes to win one over.  https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_kanze_the_real_reason_female_entrepreneurs_get_less_funding

    IPOs with Serko and Xero - Investment Fix Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 41:33


    IPOs mean pressure and public scrutiny, but for companies with ambitious growth plans they also offer access to multiple large capital raises. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to industry leaders Xero founder and non-executive director Rod Drury and Serko founder and CEO Darrin Grafton about how they fuelled multimillion-dollar – and billion-dollar – growth by opting to list. 

    IPOs and listing on the NZX – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 26:32


    Listing on the NZX can provide ready access to multiple rounds of capital, liquidity and a boost in profile, but many companies are still reluctant to tackle an IPO. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to NZX's head of issuer relationships Sarah Minhinnick and Cameron Partners partner Ross Christie about the different ways to list, improvements to the IPO process and how to gauge whether you're ready for the NZX.

    Bank Funding – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 29:19


    Most companies will use debt funding at some point in their growth journey and – if they can service it – it can be a smart choice, allowing founders to retain control. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to BNZ's chief customer officer for corporate & institutional Penny Ford and ASB's GM corporate banking Henry Withers about the role of banks in funding growth and forging connections with future investors.

    Private Equity – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 26:20


    Private equity investors are cutting cheques in New Zealand ranging from a few million to $100 million – but it's crucial that founders find the right fit before giving up a stake in their company. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Oriens Capital COO Peter Tinholt and Pencarrow Private Equity managing partner Jonathan Goldstone about how to pick the right investment partner and what to expect from them. 

    Venture Capital – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 27:55


    New Zealand's pool of venture capital has hidden depths for companies with the right growth prospects – and the right founder. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Movac venture partner Lovina McMurchy and Punakaiki Fund manager Lance Wiggs about the kind of founders and businesses that investors want to back.

    Online Funding Platforms – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 25:31


    Over the past year New Zealand companies have successfully raised $36 million in capital from just two online funding platforms. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to PledgeMe cofounder Anna Guenther and Snowball's director of capital Bill O'Boyle about how to harness the power of your crowd and get funded. 

    Angel Investment – Investment Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 26:22


    Angel investors are backing New Zealand companies with upwards of $100 million dollars in capital every year. In this episode of NZTE's Investment Fix podcast we talk to Angel Association New Zealand chair Suse Reynolds and SaaS entrepreneur and investor Serge van Dam about where the opportunities lie and how to get funded. Investment Fix is NZTE's new podcast series for companies that are in growth mode and need to understand the different investment types that could be right for their business.

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