GD1 (Global From Day One)
Overview
Global From Day 1 is a venture capital firm that invests with high conviction in technology companies originating from New Zealand with global ambitions.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futureverse | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ivo | Jan 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Auror | Dec 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Dawn Aerospace | Jun 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Immersve | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
John Kells
Co-Managing Partner
Nawaz Ahmed
General Partner
Heather Gadonniex
CMO Operating Partner (Strategy, Revenue Growth)
Aaron Small
Partner, Principal
Gary Wong
CFO Operating Partner
Tammy Pan
Investment Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is GD1 (Global From Day One) based?
GD1 (Global From Day One) is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
When was GD1 (Global From Day One) founded?
GD1 (Global From Day One) was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does GD1 (Global From Day One) have?
GD1 (Global From Day One) has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GD1 (Global From Day One)'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Futureverse, Ivo, Auror, Dawn Aerospace, Immersve.
What was GD1 (Global From Day One)'s most recent investment shown here?
GD1 (Global From Day One)'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dawn Aerospace in 2026.
What sectors does GD1 (Global From Day One) focus on?
GD1 (Global From Day One) focuses on Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does GD1 (Global From Day One) focus on?
GD1 (Global From Day One) typically invests at the Early stage.
What is GD1 (Global From Day One)'s AUM?
GD1 (Global From Day One)'s assets under management are estimated between $230.0M and $230.0M.