Venture Up
Venture Up is an incubator based in Wellington, New Zealand, focused on Pre-Seed startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Venture Up is the leading entrepreneurship accelerator programme for New Zealand's young aspiring leaders.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Team size
- 11-50
- Portfolio companies
- 247+
About Venture Up
Venture Up is a formative experience for young aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators looking to learn and develop, grow businesses and become an inspirational business leader.
Six weeks of immersion entrepreneurship among the best young entrepreneurs in the country. You will be surrounded by the learning, networks and pressures of the real startup community.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch Venture Up
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Round Funded. "Venture Up." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Venture Up invest in?
Venture Up is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Venture Up invest at?
Venture Up focuses on Pre-Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Where is Venture Up based?
Venture Up is based in Wellington, New Zealand. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Venture Up?
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What is Round Funded?
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