NZ Investor Visa Fund Providers Directory
A curated guide to New Zealand investment providers used by Active Investor Plus applicants — organised across all six qualifying routes, from Growth-weighted managed funds to the new philanthropy option. Each listing shows an indicative minimum and the date we last verified it.
Movac
PopularVenture capital fund
One of New Zealand's longest-running venture capital managers, investing in scaling technology companies. Frequently referenced by Growth category applicants seeking active, NZ-focused exposure.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$5M (Growth)
- Route
- Managed Funds
Icehouse Ventures
PopularVenture capital fund
Manages a family of venture funds investing across hundreds of New Zealand startups, offering diversified early-stage exposure within a single managed vehicle.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$5M (Growth)
- Route
- Managed Funds
Pencarrow Private Equity
Private equity fund
Established private equity manager focused on established mid-market New Zealand businesses with growth and succession capital.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$5M (Growth)
- Route
- Managed Funds
Movement Capital
Private markets manager
Private markets investment manager building diversified portfolios across New Zealand private equity and credit for wholesale investors.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$5M (Growth)
- Route
- Managed Funds
Invest New Zealand (NZTE)
PopularGovernment investment agency
The government agency that administers Active Investor Plus and can help direct investors toward eligible New Zealand businesses and opportunities.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$5M (Growth)
- Route
- Direct Business
Craigs Investment Partners
Wealth manager & NZX broker
Full-service investment firm offering NZX-listed equity portfolios and discretionary management suited to Balanced category allocations.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Listed Equities
Forsyth Barr
Wealth manager & NZX broker
Long-established New Zealand investment firm providing listed equity and fixed-income portfolios with dedicated adviser relationships.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Listed Equities
Jarden
Investment bank & broker
Investment and advisory firm with capital markets and wealth management arms covering listed New Zealand securities.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Listed Equities
Harbour Asset Management
Fixed income & equity manager
Specialist fixed-income and equity manager offering New Zealand bond strategies often used within Balanced category portfolios.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Bonds
NZ Debt Management (Treasury)
Government bond issuer
The New Zealand Treasury function responsible for issuing New Zealand Government Bonds — the benchmark sovereign fixed-income instrument.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Bonds
Approved Development Funds
Development investment
New Zealand development opportunities that add new housing or productive capacity. Passive buy-to-hold residential property does not qualify — confirm structure with NZTE before committing.
- Indicative minimum
- NZ$10M (Balanced)
- Route
- Property
Approved Charitable Donations
Philanthropic route
Introduced in June 2026, this route lets applicants direct a portion of their qualifying investment to approved charitable causes. Read our guide before relying on this route.
- Indicative minimum
- Up to NZ$1M of total
- Route
- Philanthropy
Important: eligibility is set by INZ, not by us
This directory is an independent editorial resource. Listing a provider does not mean a specific investment qualifies for the Active Investor Plus visa — eligibility is determined solely by Immigration New Zealand and Invest New Zealand (NZTE). Minimums shown are indicative and subject to each provider's terms. Always confirm AIP eligibility directly with the provider and a licensed immigration adviser before investing. This is not financial or immigration advice.