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Practical startup directories for founders building in New Zealand
Why These Directories Exist
NZ founders trying to find capital, government support, or the right accelerator run into the same problem: the information exists, but it's scattered across agencies, buried in PDFs, or only visible to people already inside the right networks. It also goes stale fast. Callaghan Innovation closed in December 2025, and pages pointing to its old grants still rank in Google today.
What Founders Want maps it all in one place: free, verified startup directories and resources for New Zealand founders. Each directory covers a complete category, links straight to the next correct step, and gets updated as things change. Built for decision-making, not promotion.
Get Funded
Every capital provider for NZ startups: VC funds, angel groups, family offices, crowdfunding, and Australian funds that invest here. Filter by stage, capital type, and geography.
NZ Government Support Directory (2026)
Every active government grant, R&D tax credit, and support programme, updated for the post-Callaghan landscape. Shows what's live, what fits your stage, and how to apply.
NZ Startup Accelerators
Every accelerator open to NZ founders with the actual terms attached: investment amount, equity taken, or entrance fee. Updated for 2026.
Start a Startup in New Zealand
Company registration, IRD and GST setup, current founder visa pathways, and launch checklists. The official links, in order.
Free Legal & Financial Templates
Startup-ready templates for company setup, hiring, capital raising, and governance. The documents founders reach for when decisions matter.
Startup Service Providers
Legal, accounting, product, and operational providers who work with startups by default, not as a side segment.
NZ Startup Ecosystem Directory
The organisations supporting founders across Aotearoa: regional hubs, incubators, Māori and Pasifika founder support, women-focused organisations, and university commercialisation units.
NZ Startup Perks & Credits
New Zealand's longest open-access list of verified startup perks: cloud credits, software discounts, and fee waivers. Every perk checked for NZ eligibility, no expired offers.
Co-Working Spaces in New Zealand
Every verified co-working space in NZ, organised by region from Northland to Southland. No closed spaces, no dead links.
Tools & Talent
The software and hiring channels NZ startups run on, across finance, product, growth, and operations.
AI Power Stack for Founders
A founder-tested stack of AI and no-code tools for teams that need a big team's output without the headcount.
Founders usually arrive with one question: how do I set this up, who funds companies like mine, or what am I missing at my stage. Each directory answers its question completely, shows the full landscape rather than one recommendation, and points to the next correct action. Then founders leave and keep building.