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GD1 (Global From Day One)

GD1 (Global From Day One)

Aucklandgd1.vc

Overview

Global From Day 1 is a venture capital firm that invests with high conviction in technology companies originating from New Zealand with global ambitions.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

17

Website

gd1.vc

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
CarusoApr 2026Series ALead
Atomic TessellatorApr 2026SeedCo-investor
Interstate Venture CapitalMar 2026SeedCo-investor
NextWorkMar 2026SeedCo-investor
IvoJan 2026Series BCo-investor
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Key People

John Kells

Co-Managing Partner

Nawaz Ahmed

General Partner

Heather Gadonniex

CMO Operating Partner (Strategy, Revenue Growth)

Gautam Rao

Venture Partner

Gary Wong

CFO Operating Partner

Aaron Small

Principal

Tammy Pan

Investment Manager

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HeadquartersAuckland
Year Founded2012

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