We back the founders, builders & visionaries redefining NZ’s Fintech landscape.

We’re on a mission to provide New Zealand Fintechs with the capital, valuable connections, and the expertise required for rapid and sustainable long-term growth.

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FINTECH FOUNDERS

Building the next Fintech? Partner with investors who get it.

We're here for the next generation of Kiwi Fintechs, and we want to hear from you. With NZFF you’ll get access to:

  • The capital needed to fuel sustainable growth.

  • A trusted network of advisors; from regulatory experts to Fintech operators.

  • Deep domain expertise from partners with 20+ years of experience working with global financial leaders.

BECOME AN INVESTOR

Invest in the next wave of Kiwi Fintechs.

We’ve personally helped shape some of New Zealand’s most successful Fintechs — including Sharesies, Hnry, and Akahu — and we’re just getting started. NZFF gives you access to the next generation of bold Fintech founders and high-potential opportunities.

  • Gain early access to high-potential Fintech opportunities, vetted by fintech experts.

  • Invest with confidence through the world-class Icehouse Ventures platform.

  • Open to wholesale investors who want to support the next generation of kiwi fintech founders.

FAQs

  • We back early to growth-stage Fintech companies with founders based in New Zealand. If you're building financial technology in or connected to New Zealand and looking for capital and strategic support — we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to chat hello@fintech.vc

  • NZFF offers more than funding — we bring deep Fintech expertise, strategic guidance, investor connections, and access to a powerful network of advisors and industry leaders.

  • Submit your pitch or expression of interest via email, we’ll be in touch to chat. If there’s a fit, we’ll connect for an initial conversation, followed by deeper due diligence and alignment with investors from our network.

  • The New Zealand Fintech Fund is open to wholesale investors as defined by the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.

    The process is simple:

    1. Confirm your eligibility – Ensure you meet the criteria to be considered a wholesale investor under New Zealand law.

    2. Connect with us – Email us at hello@nzfintech.vc to receive the full Information Memorandum and have any questions answered.

    3. Review & Commit – After reviewing the fund details, investors can commit a minimum of $50,000.

    4. Onboarding – Icehouse Ventures manages investor onboarding and compliance via their investor portal.

    5. Invest & Engage – Once onboarded, investors receive bi-monthly updates, access to co-investment opportunities, and the ability to participate in NZ’s fintech growth story.

  • Yes we are! The New Zealand Fintech Fund (NZFF) is proud to be an Approved Investment Programme (AIP) Fund, offering investor migrants an opportunity to support and benefit from New Zealand’s growing Fintech sector while fulfilling their investor visa requirements. Learn More.

Ready for the future of Fintech? Let’s chat.

Whether you're a founder raising capital or an investor ready to back the next wave of innovation — we’d love to hear from you.