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Zino Ventures
Zino Ventures is an angel investment group based in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on empowering technology-based expansion stage companies to enter Chinese-speaking markets.
Overview
What Zino Ventures does
What Zino Ventures is
Zino Ventures is an angel investment group based in Auckland, New Zealand, focusing on empowering technology-based expansion stage companies to enter Chinese-speaking markets.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Angel Group
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- March 4, 2026
Official channels
Find Zino Ventures elsewhere
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Capability profile
Zino Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Zino Ventures invests in New Zealand domiciled companies at the expansion stage (Series A and B) that have validated products or services and unique propositions for the Chinese-speaking markets. The fund combines capital with expertise and networks in the Chinese market to facilitate expansion.
Focus narrative
Zino Ventures invests in New Zealand domiciled companies at the expansion stage (Series A and B) that have validated products or services and unique propositions for the Chinese-speaking markets. The fund typically invests between $1 million to $2 million.
Value beyond capital
Zino Ventures combines capital with expertise and networks in the Chinese market to facilitate the expansion of New Zealand businesses.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$2,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Series A · Series B
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 9
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Enring: Provides social commerce, marketing, and payment solutions for business clients. Parrot Analytics: A global TV content demand measurement platform. Latipay: A fintech company enabling Chinese payers to transact in CNY. Parcelport: An online freight portal optimizing shipping choices. Wukong School: Offers online Chinese language tutoring. Kernel: A platform for managing investment portfolios. Formus Labs: Develops software solutions for joint replacement surgeries. Merlot: Supplies cloud-based airline operations solutions. Montoux: Provides a cloud-based pricing optimization solution for the life insurance industry.
Common questions
What to know about Zino Ventures
Upseed classifies Zino Ventures under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026
Known limits
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