GD1 Core Fund II
◆ Fund Size
$90M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
New Zealand
◆ Portfolio
40 companies
◆ Activity
Statusraising
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◆ Investment Thesis
GD1 backs New Zealand founders building category-defining companies that can win in the world's biggest markets. The firm invests with deep conviction before it is obvious, from first cheque to global scale, across five theses spanning hardware, health, frontier technology, software, and financial infrastructure. GD1 believes New Zealand is one of the most capital-efficient places on earth to build a global technology company, and that the constraints of building there — a small domestic market, distance from capital, a lean talent pool — produce companies that are more disciplined, capital-efficient, and globally oriented from day one.
◆ About GD1
A $150 million NZD early-stage venture fund investing in New Zealand companies across frontier energy and industry, new space economy, human health re-engineered, next-gen AI software, and financial infrastructure.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jin Budelmann | Head of Data + AI | Senior | |
| Aaron Small | Partner | Partner | in |
| Catherine Young | Operations Manager | Manager | in |
| Doug Bohaboy | Go-To-Market Principal | Principal | in𝕏 |
| Heather Gadon | Partner | — | |
| John Kells | Co-Managing Partner | Partner | in |
| Jonathan Tan | Investment Associate | Associate | in |
| Nawaz Ahmed | General Partner - Crypto | Partner | in |
| Tracy Han | Operations Coordinator | Coordinator | in |
| Vignesh Kumar | Co-Managing Partner | Partner | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does GD1 Core Fund II invest in?
GD1 Core Fund II invests in Space Tech, AI Frontier Models, Clean Energy and Biotech at the pre-seed, seed, series-a and series-b stages.
Which geographies does GD1 Core Fund II focus on?
GD1 Core Fund II focuses on New Zealand, United States, Japan and Singapore, and is headquartered in New Zealand.
What is GD1 Core Fund II's typical check size?
GD1 Core Fund II typically writes checks of $0.5M to $2M.