Nuance Connected Capital

Nuance Connected Capital is a New Zealand-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage deep-tech investments. The firm focuses on supporting exceptional Kiwi entrepreneurs by providing the resources and knowledge necessary to scale their businesses globally. Their investment strategy emphasizes solutions to global challenges that improve the planet or the way people live.

The firm primarily invests in deep-tech sectors, including clean-tech, bio-tech, med-tech, space-tech, and agri/food-tech. Nuance Connected Capital targets seed, Series A, and Series B funding stages, with investment sizes ranging from NZD 1 million to NZD 10 million. Their geographical focus is on New Zealand, aiming to bridge Kiwi entrepreneurs to the world.

Nuance Connected Capital's portfolio includes companies like Quantifi Photonics, a deep-tech firm specializing in photonics test and measurement solutions. The firm has received significant backing, including a $17 million commitment from New Zealand Growth Capital Partners' Elevate Fund in September 2021, bringing the total raised to $55 million for its first fund. This support underscores the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and addressing large societal challenges through emerging technologies.