Caroline Williams

Flying Kiwi Angels are active investors who bring know-how, connections and funding to NZ startups. Operating via a reverse sidecar model they can complete DD swiftly and will actively support successful applicants to raise all necessary funding by syndication with other angel groups or funds. Once fully funded they continue working with investee companies to ensure success. See also our newsletter fka.nz/news 🗞️

Crown Infrastructure Partners (CIP) (formally Crown Fibre Holdings) works to implement the Government’s objectives in relation to improving the availability of and access to ultra-fast broadband, rural broadband and mobile voice and data coverage. We co-invest with, or makes grants to, private sector participants in order to deploy telecommunications network infrastructure. CIP also investigates and implements commercial models, including those that will enable co-investment from the private or any other sector, to achieve the Governments objectives for the deployment of water and roading infrastructure to support the timely increase of housing supply.

Mike Taylor founded Pie Funds with the simple philosophy of outperforming the markets by investing in growth companies. He believed most fund managers were serial underperformers, and saw an opportunity to launch a specialist boutique investment firm. Pie has created a brand that is separate and distinct from the styles of most funds managers. Our goal is to focus first and foremost on client returns, and to provide investors with outstanding client service. We offer our investors a unique approach to funds management, and believe this sets us apart from the rest. The industry has recognised Pie’s achievements via numerous awards and accolades over the years, but none we are more proud of than the wealth we have created for our clients. Nearly a decade on, and Pie’s philosophy remains the same. We are committed to smart investing, providing above-average returns and, most of all, we’re dedicated to our clients. The Pie team is non-corporate and has no room for ego. Put simply, we exist to make money for clients. Performance matters more than growing our customer base. We pride ourselves in our boutique and premium offering. It’s how we stand out. At Pie, moving at the speed and efficiency of a start-up is the expectation. We embody Pie “Kai-zen” with continuous improvement and dynamic innovation. Fewer meetings lead to greater productivity. Our team is a group of high-calibre people who treat each other like family. We give 100% to everything we do. As part of our professional development, we encourage mentorship and giving back to the community. We eat our own cooking and invest in our own products alongside clients, on the same terms.

Flying Kiwi Angels are active investors who bring know-how, connections and funding to NZ startups. Operating via a reverse sidecar model they can complete DD swiftly and will actively support successful applicants to raise all necessary funding by syndication with other angel groups or funds. Once fully funded they continue working with investee companies to ensure success. See also our newsletter fka.nz/news 🗞️