Why Māui Toa?

How we add value for founders

Māui Toa brings a te ao Māori perspective throughout our investment and support processes. This presents a unique value proposition by providing founders with access to Māori environmental, cultural and social capital. 

01.

More value

We generate more than returns, with added cultural richness and wrap-around services that upskill people, add value to brand and future-proof businesses to ensure success.

02.

More networks

We access indigenous networks in a way no one else can. The biggest competitive edge of our fund is our LP foundation, and through that the opportunity to access the biggest asset bases in Aotearoa - land, water and people.

03.

More respect

Mana permeates through all we do. From the people we work with, to te taiao from whom we descend and now live amidst, to the respected and brilliant IP and ideas that we make come true. Mana is extended and upheld to all, in equal parts.

04.

More engaging

We understand that fundamentally we’re investing in people, and they’re investing in us. So it’s really important we get along, have a laugh and can enjoy the hard yards together - so that when we reach the end destination, the journey is what is remembered well.

Investment Criteria

We are interested in companies operating within the following sub-sectors:

Clean Tech, Energy and Transition

Companies developing innovation in sustainable tech and renewable energy solutions to support te taiao through the principle of kaitiakitanga.

Circular Tech 

Companies that promote resource efficiency, recycling, waste reduction, and sustainable manufacturing processes

Ag Tech, Food and Fibre and Alternative Proteins

Agritech and food tech companies that address sustainability challenges in farming, food security and production, and supply chain logistics.

Health Tech

Focus on enhancing health equity, access, management, efficiencies, diagnostics and treatment

Fin Tech

Companies that will enhance financial access, management, and efficiencies.

General Tech

Digital solutions to everyday problems for everyday people.

We are inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Māui.

We know it’s a long journey and it takes courage to leave familiar shores behind.

Māui Toa.