Venture Capital Investors
GD1
GD1 is focused on investing in companies focused on high-impact, technology-driven solutions.
Venture Investor Overview
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Industry Focus
Artificial Intelligence
EdTech
Energy & Battery
Medical Devices & Instruments
Contact Information
Contact
Chintaka Ranatunga
Mailing Address
Level 6 Alberts 1 Albert St. 6.3
Auckland CBD, 1010
New Zealand
Background Information
Overview
We exist to help New Zealand founders and teams dream big, execute effectively, and reap the rewards of succeeding on the global stage. The scale you surround yourself with and the ideas you absorb can make or break your belief. We set you up to achieve outsized success. Sometimes we lack the belief in just how far a great idea and team can go. The scale you surround yourself with and the ideas you absorb can make or break this belief.
Last Transaction
3/31/2025
Transaction History
Our records indicate that GD1 invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.
3/31/2025
Undisclosed
$8,000,000
2/5/2025
Series A
$16,000,000
10/29/2024
Series A
$18,000,000
11/9/2022
Series A
$7,600,000
3/9/2022
Series A
$4,500,000
Investor Contacts
Managing Partner
John Kells
Managing Partner
Vignesh Kumar
Founding Partner
Chintaka Ranatunga
Funds
No fund closings have been recorded for this company.
Portfolio Companies
GD1 has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.
Auckland, 1010 New Zealand
Auckland, 1010 New Zealand
San Francisco, CA 94104 USA
Auckland, 0618 New Zealand
Toronto, Ontario, Undisclosed Canada
Penrose Auckland, 1061 NZ
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