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Competitive Edge

46

Average IRR

12

Countries Represented

350

aggregate TVPI return

10

Years of Experience

Mana Tupu Capital is a specialised investment platform and registered Financial Services Provider in New Zealand (FSP1010002) for wholesale investors, designed to drive growth and impact across technology, property, and finance sectors in Aotearoa. 

It operates two distinct funds: a Venture fund targeting early-stage tech ventures, and an Income fund focused on property investments.

The Mana Tupu executive team brings a wealth of experience, extensive networks, and active management capabilities that position Mana Tupu Capital for success.

Mana Tupu is part of the Sapien Group of funds management entities first started in 2015 as Sapien Ventures Investment Management Pty Ltd, a highly specialised and active management-style venture capital firm originally founded in Silicon Valley and subsequently relocated to Sydney, Australia in mid 2015.

With a dedicated team of serial entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, financial services and technology industry executives, Mana Tupu represents Sapien’s natural evolution to establish in New Zealand.

One Team - Kotahi te Tīma

Colin Weir

Co Managing Director

Victor Jiang

Co Managing Director

David Bell

Co Managing Director

Sheetal Jiang

Head of Operations

Kajal Shreshtha

Investor Relations

Lydia Tang

Investor Relations

Thomas Vo

Chanel Partner- Vietnam

Karen Wang

Chanel Partner- China

Gary Yang

Analyst

Working with investors and entrepreneurs across New Zealand for growth and impact

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