Ngāi Tahu Holdings partners with Movac to strengthen venture capital strategy
Ngāi Tahu Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with New Zealand’s most experienced venture capital firm Movac, strengthening its ability to invest in emerging technologies and high-growth companies.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings’ venture capital strategy targets direct investment in companies focused on digitisation, automation and AI, alternative proteins, new energy solutions, and technologies that reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.
To support this, Movac will lead the sourcing, management, and execution of high-growth, disruptive investments. The partnership builds on a longstanding relationship between the two organisations, with Ngāi Tahu Holdings recently investing in Movac’s $200 million Growth Fund 7, the firm’s ninth fund.
Todd Moyle, Chief Executive of Ngāi Tahu Holdings, says: "Partnering with Movac gives us the opportunity to invest alongside a highly experienced team with a deep understanding of the venture capital investment landscape. Their track record of success over almost three decades speaks for itself. This partnership gives us exposure to high-growth companies that align with our values, while further diversifying our portfolio and creating opportunities for long-term growth."
Mark Vivian, Partner at Movac, says: "We’ve had a long-standing relationship with Ngāi Tahu Holdings as an investor in our funds, and we are incredibly proud to take this next step in managing their venture capital strategy. The partnership signals a deepening of the relationship between the two organisations, moving from a ‘fund-investor’ model to a more integrated, strategic collaboration. Ngāi Tahu Holding’s intergenerational perspective is a natural fit for a venture capital firm like Movac. Our goal is to connect capital with innovative companies solving global problems from Aotearoa me Te Waipounamu, ensuring both strong commercial returns and a lasting legacy. We’re excited and privileged to be working so closely with Ngai Tahu Holdings."
The partnership reflects Ngāi Tahu Holdings’ continued focus on future-focused investment opportunities that can deliver long-term value for whānau while supporting the growth of innovative businesses across Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu.
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About Ngāi Tahu Holdings: Ngāi Tahu Holdings is the commercial arm of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. It manages a diverse portfolio across property, seafood, farming, forestry, tourism, and investments, generating long-term returns that support the aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānau.