GD1

GD1 (Global From Day One) is a generalist venture capital fund supporting globally ambitious kiwi companies with capital, operating expertise, and international connections.

John Kells

Co-Managing Partner

Vignesh Kumar

Co-Managing Partner

Past deals in New Zealand

Auror

Series C in 2024
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.

VXT

Seed Round in 2024
Vxt Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, specializes in voice message management and automation tools designed to enhance business communication. The company offers a range of services, including voicemail-to-text conversion, smart voicemail greetings, and email forwarding. VXT's software enables users to make phone calls, host video conferences, and facilitate internal team chats, all while integrating industry-specific automation through artificial intelligence. These features are particularly beneficial for professionals such as recruiters and lawyers, as they help streamline communication and improve collaboration with clients and colleagues. By automating various tasks, VXT aims to transform the workday and optimize productivity in communication processes.

Dawn Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Dawn Aerospace is a company that designs and manufactures reusable spacecraft and non-toxic propulsion systems for satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delft, Netherlands, with facilities in Auckland, New Zealand, Dawn Aerospace focuses on developing same-day reusable launch vehicles that integrate with conventional aircraft, allowing for frequent and routine launches similar to commercial aviation. Their product line includes the MK-1, MK-2, MK-3, and MK-4 vehicles. In addition, the company offers high-performance propulsion systems that replace toxic fuels, like hydrazine, with safer alternatives, enhancing capabilities for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats. By combining these technologies, Dawn Aerospace aims to create a scalable and environmentally friendly architecture for satellite delivery, positioning, and return.

Zenno Astronautics

Seed Round in 2022
Zenno Astronautics Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializes in the development and manufacture of propulsion systems and software for small satellites and space exploration. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative products such as Drive, a system designed for mission licensing and management of satellite propulsion. Zenno Astronautics also focuses on superconducting technologies, exemplified by its Z01 product, which addresses the positioning needs of satellites weighing 50 kg and larger, including those used in space station operations. By enhancing satellite maneuverability and mission management, the company aims to maximize the economic potential of satellite operations while promoting sustainable practices in space exploration.

VXT

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Vxt Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, specializes in voice message management and automation tools designed to enhance business communication. The company offers a range of services, including voicemail-to-text conversion, smart voicemail greetings, and email forwarding. VXT's software enables users to make phone calls, host video conferences, and facilitate internal team chats, all while integrating industry-specific automation through artificial intelligence. These features are particularly beneficial for professionals such as recruiters and lawyers, as they help streamline communication and improve collaboration with clients and colleagues. By automating various tasks, VXT aims to transform the workday and optimize productivity in communication processes.

Formus

Seed Round in 2022
Formus specializes in personalized orthopedics by leveraging artificial intelligence and computational biomechanics to enhance pre-operative planning for joint replacement surgeries. With a foundation in two decades of musculoskeletal research, the company has developed a 3D planning platform that is FDA, PMDA, and TGA cleared, successfully planning over 3,000 hip replacement surgeries across more than 25 locations in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and the United States. By collaborating with implant manufacturers, Formus integrates its technology into existing medical workflows, aiming to reduce costs while improving the reliability and scalability of orthopedic procedures. Its innovative approach allows surgeons to tailor surgical plans to the individual needs of patients, ultimately enhancing surgical outcomes and advancing the field of orthopedics.

Runn

Seed Round in 2021
Runn, based in Wellington, New Zealand, specializes in Software-as-a-Service resource planning and forecasting solutions tailored for project-based businesses. Founded in 2018, Runn's platform enables project managers to effectively plan, track, and forecast staffing capacities and capabilities. Its cloud-based software offers features such as capacity planning, resourcing, project management, and financial forecasting, along with tools for scenario planning that help users assess the impact of new work on resources and financial outcomes. Runn's solutions facilitate a comprehensive view of ongoing projects and team member allocations, allowing managers to identify overbooking and resolve resource conflicts. By optimizing workloads and improving visibility across projects, Runn aims to enhance operational efficiency and support timely project delivery.

Auror

Series B in 2021
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.

UBCO

Series B in 2021
Ubco Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company that designs and manufactures dual electric drive off-road motorbikes, known as Utility Electric Vehicles (UEVs). Founded in 2015 and located in Tauranga, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for both recreational and commercial use. Ubco's electric motorbikes are designed to carry tools and gear, making them suitable for agricultural environments and outdoor adventures. The vehicles feature a robust alloy frame with attachment points for additional equipment and are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to access real-time performance data via a smartphone. Ubco's products are distributed through dealers and representatives in New Zealand and Australia, as well as through online platforms, catering to a diverse range of applications for users seeking eco-friendly and efficient transportation options.

UBCO

Venture Round in 2021
Ubco Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company that designs and manufactures dual electric drive off-road motorbikes, known as Utility Electric Vehicles (UEVs). Founded in 2015 and located in Tauranga, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for both recreational and commercial use. Ubco's electric motorbikes are designed to carry tools and gear, making them suitable for agricultural environments and outdoor adventures. The vehicles feature a robust alloy frame with attachment points for additional equipment and are equipped with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to access real-time performance data via a smartphone. Ubco's products are distributed through dealers and representatives in New Zealand and Australia, as well as through online platforms, catering to a diverse range of applications for users seeking eco-friendly and efficient transportation options.

Vesper Marine

Series B in 2020
Vesper Marine Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing marine safety products tailored for the automatic identification system (AIS) and marine electronics sector. The company offers a diverse range of products including WatchMate transponders, receivers, displays, GPS sensors, and AIS/VHF antenna splitters. Vesper Marine's innovative Cortex system integrates a VHF radio with smartAIS transponder technology, enhancing vessel monitoring and collision avoidance. This system features built-in alarms to notify mariners of potential hazards such as collisions, dragging anchors, or man-overboard situations. The company serves a broad clientele, including sailing vessels, power boats, small workboats, charter boats, and public service operations. Vesper Marine distributes its products through a network of partners in multiple countries, ensuring a wide reach in the marine industry. Founded in 2007, Vesper Marine is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in the United States.

Vesper Marine

Series A in 2016
Vesper Marine Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing marine safety products tailored for the automatic identification system (AIS) and marine electronics sector. The company offers a diverse range of products including WatchMate transponders, receivers, displays, GPS sensors, and AIS/VHF antenna splitters. Vesper Marine's innovative Cortex system integrates a VHF radio with smartAIS transponder technology, enhancing vessel monitoring and collision avoidance. This system features built-in alarms to notify mariners of potential hazards such as collisions, dragging anchors, or man-overboard situations. The company serves a broad clientele, including sailing vessels, power boats, small workboats, charter boats, and public service operations. Vesper Marine distributes its products through a network of partners in multiple countries, ensuring a wide reach in the marine industry. Founded in 2007, Vesper Marine is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional office in the United States.

Spotlight Reporting

Series A in 2016
Spotlight Reporting Limited specializes in providing cloud-based business intelligence tools tailored for accountants, business owners, franchises, and not-for-profit organizations. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, the company offers a suite of products, including Spotlight Reporting for detailed performance analysis, Spotlight Dashboard for resilience and performance reporting, and Spotlight Forecasting, which features an all-in-one tool for predictive analytics. Additionally, Spotlight Multi caters to multi-entity organizations by facilitating consolidated views, key performance indicators, and exception reporting. The software is designed to streamline financial reporting processes by integrating with various financial and non-financial systems, enabling clients to generate dashboards, reports, and forecasts efficiently. Spotlight Reporting has expanded its presence with offices in Australia, the United Kingdom, California, and Canada.
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