The fund of choice for AIP Visa investors

Unlock the potential of New Zealand’s vibrant economy and embrace the opportunity to live, work, and invest in a country that values innovation, sustainability, and global impact.

Welcome to New Zealand. Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa.

Why Choose Punakaiki Fund for Your Active Investor Plus Visa Investment

Punakaiki Fund is the only approved evergreen venture fund for the Active Investor Plus Visa. We can accept material investments on-demand to rapidly meet AIP visa requirements, offering a streamlined investment option into a trusted portfolio with a path to liquidity through IPO.

Lower Risk Venture Capital

  • As an evergreen venture fund, you invest into an existing and mature $108m portfolio of NZ tech companies. 
  • Our portfolio has combined revenue of $213 million, and equity-weighted revenue of $73 million, over the last twelve months.
  • Strong 10-year track record of consistent growth, resilience and exits.

Faster Liquidity Pathways

As an evergreen fund with a mature portfolio, Punakaiki Fund has the potential to deliver returns and liquidity faster than traditional close-ended venture funds, where your capital can be locked up for 10+ years. 

Punakaiki Fund distributes to shareholders 100% of returns received from dividends and 35% of returns received from exits¹. 

PFL also has a goal to IPO on a local market over the medium-term.  

Effortless to Invest

Investments can be accepted in full once your visa has been approved in principle. No additional fees or capital calls. This offers the fastest option for meeting the AIP Visa’s minimum investment conditions.

Trusted

  • 1,000+ investors including AIP Visa holders, Family Offices, HNWIs, wholesale and retail from around the world.
  • Governed by a Board of Directors and structured for an IPO
  • Publicly available reports and annual audited financial reporting to IFRS Tier 1 standard.

¹distributions are subject to Board approval and are calculated after provisioning for future operating expenses, and may include performance fee payments to the manager.

Punakaiki Fund is an Acceptable Managed Fund under the AIP Visa’s  “Growth” investment category:

  • invest NZ$5 million into acceptable managed funds or direct investments.

  • maintain your investment for at least three years.

  • spend 21 days in New Zealand across the three-year conditional visa period.

 

The New Zealand Government recently announced changes to the AIP Visa program that will come into effect from 1 April 2025. You can read more about the changes here.

What is the Active Investor Plus Visa?

New Zealand welcomes experienced, high-value investors to help build globally successful Kiwi businesses alongside the opportunity to embrace all aspects of life in New Zealand through the Active Investor Plus Visa program. Utilise your expertise and capital to contribute to the growth of New Zealand’s economy, while enjoying our expansive open spaces, awe-inspiring beauty, and unparalleled lifestyle.

With the Active Investor Plus Visa, you can:

  • Live, work or study in New Zealand full-time, or come and go as you wish (the minimum requirement is 117 days in New Zealand over 4 years)
  • Bring your family with you
  • Select from a wide range of investment opportunities, including direct investments, managed funds, and listed equities
  • Apply for permanent residency after 4 years

 

As an approved ‘Managed Fund’ under the Active Investor Plus Visa, Punakaiki Fund can help you maximise your investment and experience the perfect harmony of business and lifestyle in New Zealand, a nation known for its thriving open market, innovative mindset, and exceptional quality of life.

Get in touch with our team to learn more today.

 

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