2040 Ventures
Overview
2040 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in early-stage investments in technology and climate-tech companies. The firm manages two flagship funds: Punakaiki Fund and Climate Venture Capital Fund, focusing on high-growth New Zealand technology and climate-tech companies. With over 20 years of experience, 2040 Ventures has advised hundreds of New Zealand technology companies and invested in them for over a decade. The firm's portfolio includes iconic Kiwi success stories like Vend, Timely, Devoli, Quantifi Photonics, and Moxion. 2040 Ventures is also the first climate-focused venture fund in New Zealand, with five years in operation and ten investments, providing best-in-class impact reporting. The firm is backed by a decade of successful exits and trusted by Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa investors across the US, Asia, and Europe, offering a plainspoken, execution-focused approach. 2040 Ventures is committed to delivering strong returns and measurable emissions impact, with a mature $110 million evergreen portfolio of 17+ companies, periodic trading windows, and exit distributions for flexible investor options. The firm is independently rated as the preferred sustainable VC fund in Australasia, building on the early success of Climate Fund 1 with measurable emissions impact.
Investment Focus
- Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa Growth category approval
- Alignment with 2040 Ventures' focus on high-growth technology and climate-tech companies
- Commitment to long-term growth capital
- Interest in investing in New Zealand technology and climate-tech sectors
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about 2040 Ventures
What sectors does 2040 Ventures invest in?
2040 Ventures invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New South Wales, Australia. 2040 Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 2040 Ventures invest at?
2040 Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does 2040 Ventures invest in?
2040 Ventures invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.
What companies has 2040 Ventures invested in?
2040 Ventures's portfolio includes Vend, Timely, Devoli, Quantifi Photonics and Moxion.
How do I contact 2040 Ventures?
2040 Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
