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Creative HQ

Creative HQ

New Zealandcreativehq.co.nz

Overview

Creative HQ is a New Zealand-based innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator that provides funding, coaching, and mentoring services to startups. Founded in 2003, it runs structured innovation programs for startups, corporates, and government agencies. As part of its services, it offers seed and angel investment and connects founders to investment groups. Creative HQ is owned by WellingtonNZ, a subsidiary of the Wellington City Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

Creative HQ investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AndFoodsApr 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
CarbonTrailMay 2024SAFECo-investor
AndFoodsMar 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
Frankie: Industrious Property SoftwareNov 2021SeedCo-investor
Frankie: Industrious Property SoftwareMay 2021AcceleratorCo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew Zealand
Year FoundedN/A

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