Punakaiki Fund

Auckland, New Zealandpunakaikifund.co.nz/

Punakaiki Fund is a venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, investing in Software & Developer Tools, Healthcare & Life Sciences and Agriculture, 3 tracked investments.

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About Punakaiki Fund

Punakaiki Fund is a venture capital firm headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. We have recorded 3 investments for Punakaiki Fund to date.

Sector activity concentrates in Software & Developer Tools, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Agriculture and Agritech. Coverage extends to 8 sectors in total. Participation spans Seed and Series A rounds.

Punakaiki Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in high-growth, technology-focused companies in New Zealand, providing long-term capital to help them scale globally.

Investment Focus

Stage Focus

seedseries-a

Sectors

Software & Developer ToolsHealthcare & Life Sciencesagricultureagritechdigital transformationmedical-devicesoftware developmentdigital-product

Investment Thesis

Punakaiki Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in high-growth, technology-focused companies in New Zealand, providing long-term capital to help them scale globally.

Team

Lance WiggsCo-founder, Principal with 2040 Ventures

Lance combines wide variety of global experience with helping high-growth companies in New Zealand. MBA from Yale University (Strategy, Finance) and Bachelor of Technology from Massey University.

Chris HumphreysCo-founder, Partner with 2040 Ventures

Co-founder who met Lance Wiggs at Pacific Fibre. Approached to establish growth orientated investment company to help fund under-capitalised NZ tech sector.

Nadine HillPartner with 2040 Ventures

Jez WestonPartner with 2040 Ventures

Rohan MacMahonPartner with 2040 Ventures

Mike BennettsIndependent Chair, Board of Directors

Formerly CEO of Z Energy. 25 years with BP in downstream roles in New Zealand, China, South Africa, UK and Singapore. BBS and Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Management.

Nigel ScottDirector, Board of Directors

Investment banking, wealth management, governance and broking experience. Held roles at ANZ and Westpac. Head of Advice at Hobson Wealth until 2020. Director of Kōura Wealth, Syndex and Board Trustee of Auckland Foundation.

Jayshree DasDirector, Board of Directors

Joined board February 2025. Extensive global experience in Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and NZX Participant Firms. Independent Chair of NZX Conflicts Committee. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business Management.

Teressa BettyDirector, Board of Directors

Broad corporate background at executive level, 14 years in London financial services. CEO of Toitū Envirocare. Started career as lawyer with Buddle Findlay, Philips Fox and Linklaters. Bachelor of Laws from Victoria University.