Are you ready to see what’s next for Aotearoa’s tech scene?
Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – mark it down now! As part of Auckland Startup Week, we’re bringing founders, investors and ecosystem champions together for NZVC Portfolio Day 2025 in central Auckland, and we’d love you to be there.
NZVC Portfolio Day 2025 is proud to be part of Auckland Startup Week, a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and the vibrant startup ecosystem in Aotearoa. Taking place in the heart of Auckland, this event brings together founders, investors, and tech leaders to showcase the next generation of high-growth New Zealand and Australian startups. From October 20–24, we’re partnering with top ecosystem players across the region to celebrate and elevate local innovation.
Why you should be there
Meet NZVC’s portfolio founders (see the portfolio) and connect with other leading VCs from New Zealand, Australia and beyond
Hear fresh perspectives from global thought-leaders like Brad Feld (Foundry), Philip Fierlinger (Upstock), James Pinner (NZ Growth Capital Partners) and Janine Grainger (EasyCrypto)
Network with VCs, angels & corporate innovators in an intimate, founder-friendly setting
Be part of one of Auckland Startup Week’s headline event and help propel NZ innovation onto the world stage
Event snapshot
📅 Date - Tuesday, 21 October 2025
🕘 Time - 9:30 AM – 5 PM
📍 Venue - Pipiri Lane, Central Auckland
Morning: Registration & keynote panel “From Edge to Epicenter: Building the ANZ Innovation Ecosystem”
Mid-day: Focus sessions on Human Enhancement, Sovereign Tech & Robotics
Afternoon: TechMates Live interview with Brad Feld + startup pitches
Evening: Drinks, demos & informal networking
Secure your spot
Whether you’re scouting your next deal, looking for strategic partners, or simply curious about NZ’s fastest-growing startups, we’d love to see you on 21 October.
Feel free to forward this invite to a colleague who shouldn’t miss out.
See you in Auckland!
P.S. Missed our inaugural 2022 edition? Catch the recap and see why Portfolio Day has become a must-attend fixture for New Zealand’s startup ecosystem.
Best,
Mark, Hendrik and the NZVC team