Fonterra | Ki Tua Fund
◆ Fund Size
$100M
◆ Location
New Zealand
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
To support startups working to solve problems in a way that makes the world a better place, with a specific focus on sectors providing strategic value to dairy co-operative Fonterra.
◆ About Fonterra
Ki Tua Fund is Fonterra’s corporate venture capital arm, investing in and partnering with founders building disruptive solutions at the intersection of science, nutrition, and technology. It emphasizes a founder-first approach, flexible capital, and access to technical, clinical, commercialization, and global network support.[2][3]
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamish Gowans | — | Senior | |
| Jeremy Hill | Professor | Senior | |
| Paul McJarrow | — | Senior | |
| Rachel Resek | — | Senior | |
| Ranjani Varadan | — | Senior | |
| Xin Ma | — | Senior | |
| Bill Liao | Independent Director, Chairman | Board | |
| Brian Fu | — | Mid | |
| Komal Mistry-Mehta | Director | Board | |
| Mike Cronin | Director | Board | |
| Rodolphe Barrangou | Independent Director | Board | |
| Sneha Chatterjee | — | Junior | |
| William Robertson | — | Junior |
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◆ FAQ
What does Ki Tua Fund invest in?
Ki Tua Fund invests in Agtech, Foodtech, Biotech and Diagnostics at the seed stage.
Which geographies does Ki Tua Fund focus on?
Ki Tua Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in New Zealand.