Endeavour Energy

Endeavour Capital Limited is a Wellington-based private equity and venture capital firm that specializes in providing funding for seed, startup, early development, and growth-stage companies. The firm primarily targets investments in sectors such as information technology, clean technology, biotechnology, life sciences, and petroleum products, with a focus on companies demonstrating defensible intellectual property and sustainability. Endeavour Capital seeks to invest in businesses based in New Zealand, China, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, typically acquiring equity stakes of 20 to 40 percent and aiming for Board representation. Founded in 1999, the firm also offers a range of business advisory services, including strategy development and investment planning, to support its portfolio companies. Recently, Endeavour announced a $200 million funding platform to assist New Zealand companies in securing follow-on capital, addressing the funding gap left by traditional angel investors and venture capital funds.