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Outset Ventures

Outset Ventures

Auckland, Auckland Regionoutset.ventures

Overview

Outset Ventures is an early-stage investment fund and a physical space for technology incubation, backing contrarian founders and garage tinkerers . They invest in New Zealand-founded, deep-tech companies, focusing on fundamental scientific or engineering advancements across industries like energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, future food, advanced materials, industrial chemistry, hardware, medical technologies, and biotech . Their 5000sqm lab facilities ('Future House') serves as an incubation space .

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

11

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Atomic TessellatorApr 2026SeedCo-investor
WellumioNov 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
KwettaJan 2025Series ACo-investor
Vertus EnergyJun 2024SeedCo-investor
WellumioAug 2023SeedLead
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Key People

Shaun Edlin

Venture Partner

Angus Blair

Partner

Jess Gilbert

Partner

Michael Bignell

Partner

Mat R.

Founding Partner Director

Kent Barber

Investor

Parisa Shademan

Investor

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HeadquartersAuckland, Auckland Region
Year Founded2016

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