# GD1 (Global From Day One)

> GD1 (Global From Day One) is a VC fund backing Children and Software. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Mar 2025
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-from-day-one
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/gd1_vc
- Website: https://www.gd1.vc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/globalfromdayone

GD1 (Global From Day One) is an organization to help New Zealand founders and teams dream big to succeeding on the global stage.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Children | 1 | 33% |
| Software | 1 | 33% |

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canada | 1 | 33% |
| New Zealand | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Keith Patton | Limited Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/keith-patton-b480 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ribbon | Ribbon is an AI-powered job search tool that helps you discover your dream job faster. It offers a range of services tailored for your job search needs. From creating professional resumes to conducting mock interviews, Ribbon provides personalized guidance at every step of your job search. | $8.2M | Seed | Mar 31, 2025 |  |
| Polymath | Polymath is an app designed specifically for children that makes screen time fun, productive, and healthy. | $859.7K | Pre-Seed | Feb 17, 2025 |  |
| Zenno Astronautics | Zenno Astronautics hardware and software products ensure satellite missions are effectively managed, guaranteeing maximum economic returns and responsible use of space. |  | Seed | Nov 29, 2024 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [GD1 (Global From Day One)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/global-from-day-one-fund-ii) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Blackbird Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/blackbird-ventures-australia) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Global Brain Corporation](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/global-brain-corporation) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [ANA Holdings](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ana-holdings) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Cadenza Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/cadenza-capital-management) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [K1W1](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/k1w1) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does GD1 (Global From Day One) invest in?

GD1 (Global From Day One) invests primarily in Children and Software startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact GD1 (Global From Day One)?

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### Who are the partners at GD1 (Global From Day One)?

The team at GD1 (Global From Day One) includes Keith Patton (Limited Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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