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2023 Member awards
The strength of the Enterprise Angels brand is dependent on the commitment of our members volunteering time to support the early-stage ecosystem. This month we acknowledged those members who have made a real commitment to supporting the startup ecosystem with our...
Thoroughbreds and Zombies: The Highs and Lows of an Angel Investment Portfolio
After 15 years of angel investing, it’s interesting to see the outcomes of our investments, the number of companies that have failed and the number of companies that are thriving. This information gives investors a better sense for likely returns and strategies to...
R & D Tax Incentive
Since its enactment in June 2019, the R&D (research and development) tax credit scheme is currently in its fourth year of running (with application from the 2020 income year). The scheme provides a 15% credit on your R&D costs and can be applied by a company...
15 Years of Angel Investing
This year Enterprise Angels celebrates 15 years of angel investing. Based in Tauranga, it has become one of New Zealand’s largest, most active, and best resourced Angel networks in New Zealand. Enterprise Angels offers a unique model of early stage investing in New...
First close completed for EA Fund 4
We’re excited to announce that Enterprise Angels has completed our first close for EA Fund 4 of $2m, and invested into SquareOne. Recently launched EA Fund 4 is like our previous three funds in many ways, but the key differentiator is it will not be a ‘side-car fund’,...
Financial Year in Review 2023
It’s been another rollercoaster twelve months with some highs; having great attendance at in-person events again, some significant milestones achieved by our portfolio companies, and some lows; rapidly changing economic conditions, and adverse weather events....
Portfolio Diversification: Minimise Risk
A hot tip for any savvy investor is portfolio diversification. By investing in different asset classes, industries, regions and stages you will reduce your risk, minimise losses and maximise returns. Throughout this post we will look at risk and return, asset...
Angel investing in uncertain times
After two years marked by COVID uncertainty, once again we are in turbulent times with economic conditions changing at a fast rate. Inflation is high and the cost of wages, goods and interest rates are rising. Compounding this, NZ businesses are finding it difficult...
2022 Member Awards
Angel investing is more than just investing capital in start-ups; it is also about rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with startups – including sharing networks, joining the board and mentoring. Last week Enterprise Angels celebrated its Annual Angel...
Who is Enterprise Angels: Why invest in our deals?
Enterprise Angels is one of the largest, most active and best resourced Angel networks in New Zealand. It is a unique angel group model whereby professional staff with capital raising expertise work closely with members to source deals, undertake due diligence and...