Marcus Traill

Active Investor

Founding Partner at Altered Capital

New Zealand

Marcus Traill, Founding Partner at Altered Capital is an active investor based in New Zealand. This profile covers what Marcus Traill backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Marcus Traill serves as a Founding Partner at Altered Capital. He serves as Board Member at Health Data Analytics Institute and Starling Bank. He is laser-focused on product and has deep experience investing in early-stage venture capital, particularly in fintech and healthtech, which complements his commercial experience as an operator. He currently serves on the boards of Starling Bank and Health Data Analytics Institute. Before founding Altered Capital, He launched and co-led the Private Investments division of MGFO, actively managing more than US$2 billion with a focus on venture capital. Prior to this role, he led commercial operations for the quantitative trading firm QuantRes Asset Management. He holds an LLB (First Class Honours) and a BMS (Finance, First Class Honours) from the University of Waikato, and is also a CFA charterholder.

Investor type: AngelVCPEInvestment Bank
Stages: Pre SeedSeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
Invests in: FintechHealthcare & BiotechDigital Health & HealthTech
Location: New Zealand
Typical check: $1M
Past investments: 3

Notable investments

Starling BankQuantResHealth Data Analytics Institute

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Marcus Traill invests in Fintech, Healthcare & Biotech and Digital Health & HealthTech, typically at Pre Seed, Seed, Series A and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.