AUT Ventures
VC Fund
Auckland, New Zealand
AUT Ventures is a VC fund in Auckland focused on Chemical and Manufacturing. AUT Ventures Limited is the gateway for the commercial world to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) experts and expertise. As the commercialisation arm of the University, we are responsible for the management and transfer of university intellectual property and knowhow. Our capabilities support the entire AUT Research and Innovation landscapeby connecting research, global partners, start-ups and investors.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries AUT Ventures invests in
Stages AUT Ventures invests in
Countries AUT Ventures invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Chemical 1 (100%)
- Manufacturing 1 (100%)
- Sustainability 1 (100%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cindy Luo
Venture Consultant
|
Venture Consultant | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Jenny Huang
Management Accountant
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Management Accountant | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Kanva Patel
Venture Advisor
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Venture Advisor | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Michael Fielding
Venture Principal
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Venture Principal | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Rita Jacob
CFO / COO
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CFO / COO | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 8 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
Dot Ingredients
|
Dot Ingredients operates a surfactant company designed to offer commercially viable particle surfactants. It produces cellulose from wood pulp, makes sustainable emulsifiers from renewable cellulose, and is able to not only cleanse hands, clothes, surfaces, and cars, but also protect crops, enhance food, color textiles, and flow into the oceans andsoil. | Pre-Seed / May 15, 2025 |
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FAQ
What does AUT Ventures invest in?
AUT Ventures invests primarily in Chemical, Manufacturing and Sustainability startups, most often at Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in New Zealand. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at AUT Ventures?
The team at AUT Ventures includes Cindy Luo (Venture Consultant), Jenny Huang (Management Accountant) and Kanva Patel (Venture Advisor), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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