October Newsletter

Kia ora,


At our recent AGM we reflected on a challenging 12 months for CA with the disruptive impact that COVID had in many areas including the uncertainly it, and other world events, created. This and not be able to meet in person for a long period, reduced the investment appetite for many CA members.


The CA Board is committed to addressing this situation. Our focus in the next 12 months is being directed to  


  • Building up our membership numbers – this initiative is being led by CA Board member Richard Morgan. Further to Richard’s recent note we would like you to bring a friend or two or three along to our 20th of October Pitch Evening to get a taste of what Angel Investing is all about.
  • Increasing investment levels
  • Delivering quality in person pitch evenings
  • Providing more education events – I highly recommend the Angels 102 online event being hosted by Ken Erskine, a real expert on Angel Investing, on 10th November (see email invite)
  • Staying heavily engaged with Canterbury start-up ecosystem
  • Increasing our level of sponsorship.


I look forward to seeing you on the 20th of October

 

Ngā mihi

 

Paul Claridge

Chair 


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Investor News


Pitch Evening 20th October


Our next Investor evening is nearly upon us so make sure you have the 20th of October marked on your calendar for what is sure to be another fantastic evening. Once again, we have a great group of companies pitching from a wide range of sectors. Details of these are below and make sure you secure your ticket here.

 

Hale Animal Health have created a range of premium supplements for cats and dogs that will help keep pets feeling at their very best. They are now targeting first-mover advantage for cannabis-derived veterinary medicines


Seismic Shift has developed a multi-directional residential housing seismic dissipation system. Developed by an expert team with a proven track record they are improving the safety of communities and reducing environmental impact.


See-LEVEL is a patented breakthrough solution that harnesses the power of virtual reality to alleviate the symptoms of seasickness. They are the first company to use Virtual Reality to remove an issue that impacts one in four people.

 

GD1 web3 Fund 1 is NZs first venture fund focused on investing in leading projects building in the web3 space around the world. We are targeting US$5M fund size, have US$2M in commitments, and two deals warehoused for the fund investing alongside tier one global VCs like a16z and Kliener Perkeins.


Upcoming Event


The Angel Association Summit which is scheduled for 27 & 28 October in Queenstown is nearly here. You can still get tickets for what will no doubt be an amazing event in Queenstown. Book in while there is still time here!

 

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Thursday 21st September - 5:30pm - 8pm Venue: PwC Experience Centre, Level 3, 60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City This event will bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for an evening of networking, pitches, and discussions. We are excited to see you there! If you want to get the insider's view of NZ's most promising new startups, there's no better way to do that than to come along to a Canterbury Angels meetup and meet early-stage startup founders, innovators, and fellow investors. Investing in high-growth startups is high risk but with potentially huge rewards. As an active investor, you will become part of the critical startup and innovation community that is rapidly growing our country's future. It is also an exciting opportunity to see the new Experience Centre at PwC which offers an immersive experience that is unique in Christchurch. It has been developed alongside Ngāi Tahu as a collaborative design facility and proudly connects South Island business leaders to the land and people. Whether you're an experienced angel investor or new to the field, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and discover new investment opportunities. We have an incredible lineup, including the following companies:

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