AirTree

AirTree is a prominent venture capital firm based in Paddington, Australia, focused on early-stage investments in technology and various sectors including financial services, consumer goods, energy, and healthcare across Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2014, AirTree manages over half a billion dollars and is recognized for its commitment to supporting ambitious startups, often investing in them during their initial funding rounds, even before they generate revenue. The firm has a strong track record with its 2014 and 2016 vintage funds performing in the top quartile compared to US counterparts, and it has made early investments in notable companies such as Canva, Prospa, and Secure Code Warrior. AirTree distinguishes itself by providing founders not just with capital, but also with extensive support services including recruitment, expertise, and connections, facilitated by one of the largest and most experienced venture teams in the region.

Craig Blair

Co-Founder & Partner

James Cameron

Partner

Emily Close

Head of Community and Business Development

Jess Heffernan

Investor Relations and Operations Manager

John Henderson

Partner

Richard Lin

Investment Associate

Elicia McDonald

Partner

Helen Norton

Partner

Dave Parfett

Operating Principal

Daniel Petre

Co-Founder and Partner

Raaj Rayat

Investor

Jackie Vullinghs

Partner

Past deals in New Zealand

LawVu

Series A in 2022
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

Joyous

Series A in 2021
Joyous Limited provides an application for conversational pulse survey of employees. It offers Joyous, an application that delivers questions weekly to get employees talking about their work with rating, text, and photos. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

LawVu

Series A in 2021
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

LawVu

Seed Round in 2021
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

Joyous

Seed Round in 2019
Joyous Limited provides an application for conversational pulse survey of employees. It offers Joyous, an application that delivers questions weekly to get employees talking about their work with rating, text, and photos. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

90 Seconds

Series B in 2019
90 Seconds Limited operates a cloud-based video production platform that enables brands to create high-quality videos from anywhere in the world, utilizing online and mobile technologies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including Singapore, London, Tokyo, Manila, and Sydney. The platform supports a wide range of video production needs, including corporate videos, online marketing, and urgent projects, catering to a diverse clientele that includes prominent brands such as Apple, HP, and Amazon. With over 32,000 videos produced across 100 countries, 90 Seconds has established itself as a leader in the video content marketing space, employing a global team dedicated to product development, growth, and customer support.

Thematic

Seed Round in 2017
Thematic Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company specializing in customer feedback analysis software. Established in 2013, Thematic offers a solution that utilizes proprietary AI algorithms to analyze unstructured data from various sources, including NPS surveys, reviews, social media, and contact center logs. By aggregating insights from this feedback, Thematic enables businesses to enhance customer satisfaction and retention through a better understanding of customer needs. The company's clientele includes notable organizations such as Manpower Group, Sky TV, Serato, SBS, and Infotools, reflecting its impact in the realm of customer experience management.

90 Seconds

Series A in 2016
90 Seconds Limited operates a cloud-based video production platform that enables brands to create high-quality videos from anywhere in the world, utilizing online and mobile technologies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including Singapore, London, Tokyo, Manila, and Sydney. The platform supports a wide range of video production needs, including corporate videos, online marketing, and urgent projects, catering to a diverse clientele that includes prominent brands such as Apple, HP, and Amazon. With over 32,000 videos produced across 100 countries, 90 Seconds has established itself as a leader in the video content marketing space, employing a global team dedicated to product development, growth, and customer support.