22 episodes
Investment Fix New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
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4.6 • 18 Ratings
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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 for New Zealand companies that are in growth mode and need to understand their investment options.
In season four of the Investment Fix podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into the US market: the opportunities it holds for New Zealand companies, what it takes to grow a business and build a brand there, and how to secure the funding you need to make it happen.
Across four episodes, NZTE’s GM of Investment Dylan Lawrence talks to some of the superstars of the investment and start up world, from talented Kiwis and Americans building businesses in the US, to seasoned investors from both sides of the globe.
Get advice and lessons learnt from people who have been there, and hear how to make your mahi count in the US market.
Season three of NZTE’s Investment Fix podcast brings together New Zealand start-ups and the investors behind them – from venture capital and private equity firms to angel and Māori Investors. The result is a fascinating look at the relationship between investor and investee, as well as some first-hand advice on securing investment and driving growth.
Across six fascinating episodes, NZTE’s GM of investment Dylan Lawrence talks to Mint Innovation & Movac; SafeStack & Jelix Ventures; Natural Pet Food Group & Pioneer Capital; Narrative Muse & Angel Association NZ; as well as two of the biggest names in Māori Investment. There’s also a very special ‘bonus episode’ featuring renowned Silicon Valley technology attorney, executive and author, Randy Komisar.
In season two of NZTE’s Investment Fix podcast, New Zealand companies talk about their growth journey and how they secured funding to fuel that growth.
Each episode features two companies sharing their experiences of raising capital and focuses on one of six different types of investment funding: angel investment, online funding platforms, private equity, domestic venture capital, international venture capital, and IPOs on the stock exchange.
Companies featured in season two of the Investment Fix include Xero, Serko, Zeffer, Rua Bioscience, Yabble, Parkable, Laybuy, Calocurb, Beany and chnnl.
The founders and CEOs of these companies are honest about the highs and lows of seeking investment and share valuable insights into how they determined which type of capital was right for them, putting a valuation on their company, what it took to win over investors, and what they would do differently next time.
Season one of Investment Fix looked at the capital-raising process through the eyes of the investors; with angels, VCs, PEs, online funding platforms, banks and the NZX sharing their advice on what it takes to secure investment.
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Season 4: Episode 1 - What it takes to grow a business in the US
Exporting from NZ to the US takes careful planning and a whole lot of mahi, but it can also open a world of opportunities. On this episode of NZTE’s Investment Fix podcast we talk to Executive Board Director & Consultant Roz Buick and Parkable CEO Toby Littin about what it takes to build a business in the US. A Kiwi who’s worked in the US for 20+ years, Roz shares her insights on doing business in the US, while Toby gives us an honest look at the challenges of growing a company there – including advice and lessons learnt.
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Season 4: Episode 2 - Building your brand in the US
Your brand is the ngākau, or heart, of your business. On this episode of NZTE’s Investment Fix we look at the importance of getting it right, particularly when you’re entering the crowded US market. Join US-based Kiwi and brand building expert Kirsty Traill, and Eva Goicochea of maude – one of the most successful and VC-backed sexual wellness companies in the world. They explore how to build a global brand, the role it plays in raising capital, and how companies from Aotearoa can make their brand stand out in the US.
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Season 4: Episode 3 - An inside look at the US investment market
They say the best way to understand a market is to get there. On this episode of NZTE’s Investment Fix podcast, we talk to two of Aotearoa’s top tech investors who have done just that. Nadine Hill of Punakaiki Fund and Angus Blair of Outset Ventures share their insights from a recent trip to the US: the incredible opportunities they found in east and central US, how Kiwi tech companies can tap into the ecosystem that exists there, and the importance of being seen as global business.
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Season 4: Episode 4 - What do US investors look for in a NZ company?
On this episode of NZTE’s Investment Fix podcast, we talk to US venture capital legend, Rob Coneybeer, and Kiwi tech entrepreneur Guy Horrocks – co-founder of the world’s first iPhone app company and US-backed data company, Solve. They give us an inside look at what US investors look for in a company from Aotearoa, how to prepare to raise capital, and the importance of building and working your networks to grow a business in the US market.
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Season 3: Episode 1 - Venture Capital with Mint Innovation and Movac
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.
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Season 3: Episode 2 - Angel Investment with Narrative Muse and Suse Reynolds
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.