Matū

Matū is a venture capital firm based in Aotearoa New Zealand, investing in early-stage deep science and technology companies. Its investment criteria centre on three elements: verified science or technology, defensible intellectual property, and global commercial potential. The firm's stated purpose is to address a gap in early-stage financing for deep science and technology within Aotearoa New Zealand.

The firm operates a fund lineup spanning two stages. The early-stage venture capital fund provides capital to companies meeting those criteria, while the later-stage venture capital fund invests further along in portfolio companies. Investments are syndicated with other professional investors, and the firm describes its portfolio objective as a diverse set of IP-rich assets aimed at real-world applications with international potential.

Support extends beyond capital. Matū provides active governance, executive management and operational guidance, along with mentorship, strategy, intellectual property and capital-raising expertise. It also connects portfolio companies with scientific and academic communities - a practical function for businesses whose origins lie in research and where technology commercialisation, the translation of technical work into a business, is central to value creation.