Investor
GD1
Auckland · New Zealand · Founded 2012
GD1 is a conviction-led venture capital firm backing New Zealand technology founders from pre-seed through Series B to achieve global scale.
Stage
Pre-seed–Series B
Sectors
7 sectors
Cheque
Not confirmed
Invests in
New Zealand
Sectors
About
GD1 acts as an operator-led venture capital fund backing New Zealand founders building category-defining companies. The firm invests early with deep conviction across hardware, vertical software, and health technology. They prioritise companies capable of winning in the world's largest markets from a New Zealand base. The team brings lived experience as former founders and operators to support scaling. They often lead pivotal Series A rounds to bridge the gap to international leadership.
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