# Francis Reid

> Francis Reid is a startup investor at Snowball Effect (Auckland). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Snowball Effect](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/snowball-effect-llc)
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-reid-bb592a22
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FrancisLReid

Francis Reid is an expert in public policy and business development. After completing a PhD at the University of Cambridge, Francis had five years working for Fonterra in Auckland in a variety of trade and value chain strategy management positions. He has a passion for classical music, good public transport, and the success of New Zealandbusinesses at home and abroad. He is currently based in Amsterdam with his wife and three young children.

## About Snowball Effect

VC Fund · Parnell, New Zealand

Snowball Effect focuses on connecting investors with investment opportunities. It enables its customers to find information about investing opportunities though their website. Furthermore, it provides its customers with consulting services and insights about industries.Snowball Effect takes an initial and success fee from each project.Snowball Effect was founded by Josh Daniell, Richard Allen, Simeon Burnett, and Francis Reid in 2011. It is based in Parnell, Auckland.

5 contacts available at Snowball Effect.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Francis Reid | Founder & Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/francis-reid |
| Josh Daniell | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/josh-daniell |
| Matthew Linnecar | Director, Growth Capital | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matthew-linnecar |
| Richard Allen | Co-Founder & Director | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/richard-allen-4 |
| Simeon Burnett | Co-Founder & CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/simeon-burnett |

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