Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation
Overview
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation is a philanthropic trust established in 2020 by Ian and Wendy Kuperus, founders of Tax Management New Zealand (TMNZ). The foundation is dedicated to catalyzing transformation in New Zealand's environment and communities by investing in innovative startups with high growth potential. Their mission is to support a resilient natural environment and thriving communities for future generations. The foundation employs a strategic, systems-level approach to philanthropic giving and impact investment. They focus on opportunities that can catalyze significant change, collaborate with various stakeholders, and take a long-term view by investing in innovative ideas and passionate individuals committed to addressing the root causes of significant issues. Their investment activities include grant and donation funding, responding to crisis events, early-stage technology and innovation investment, and impact-focused investments. Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation's impact focus areas include responding to climate change, environmental degradation, declining biodiversity, and waste mitigation. They aim to restore and rebuild natural habitats and ecosystems, supporting entrepreneurs and companies developing breakthrough solutions for a lower-emission economy and addressing pervasive social challenges. The foundation also invests in impact-focused opportunities that demonstrate positive community and environmental impact alongside sustainable financial returns.
Investment Focus
- Innovative ideas with high growth potential
- Commitment to environmental and community transformation
- Alignment with the foundation's mission and values
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invest in?
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invests in Technology, Environmental Services and Social Entrepreneurship, and is based in Auckland, New Zealand. Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation is listed as a charitable foundation in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invest at?
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invest in?
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invests across New Zealand.
Who are the partners at Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation?
Team members listed for Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation include Carl Vink (Chief Executive).
What companies has Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation invested in?
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation's portfolio includes Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae, Live Ocean Foundation, Mindful Fashion NZ, New Zealand Food Waste Champions 12.3, AUT Living Labs and All Heart NZ.
How do I contact Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation?
Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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