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Bridgewest Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2020

AUM

$37 M

Location

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 27 May, 2026

Profile

Bridgewest Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, and Miami, FL. Founded as the venture capital arm of Bridgewest Group, the firm is led by CEO Saum Vahdat and General Partner Paul Brownsey. They pride themselves on combining U.S.-grade investment discipline with strong local presence in New Zealand and Australia. Their focus is on deep tech investments, leveraging scientific and technological expertise to guide startups to global markets.

Bridgewest Ventures invests across clean technology, life sciences, medical technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials. They primarily target early-stage companies within New Zealand and Australia's innovation ecosystem, aiming to de-risk technological ventures and enhance governance. The firm has total AUM with their Fund I at approximately NZ$60.2 million with plans to expand to NZ$100 million.

Notable investments include BioOra - automating the manufacturing of personalized cell therapies, MACSO - sensory AI integration for animal welfare in agri-tech, and Precision Chroma - developing adsorption columns for biological therapeutic purification. They actively work with portfolio companies to expand their commercial capabilities and access larger global markets.

Industry

AI MedTech Life Sciences CleanTech New materials

Bridgewest Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bridgewest Venture Fund I LP	Venture Capital (VC)	AI MedTech Life Sciences CleanTech New materials	Seed	Australia and others	$1-5 m	$39.35 M	May 2026

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FAQs about Bridgewest Ventures

Is Bridgewest Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bridgewest Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Bridgewest Ventures located?

Bridgewest Ventures is located in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

When was Bridgewest Ventures founded?

Bridgewest Ventures was founded in 2020.

What sectors and industries does Bridgewest Ventures invest in?

Bridgewest Ventures invests in companies and startups in AI, MedTech, Life Sciences, CleanTech, New materials.

What is Bridgewest Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Bridgewest Ventures invests in companies and startups in Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bridgewest Ventures typically invest in?

Bridgewest Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Bridgewest Ventures investment?

Bridgewest Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Bridgewest Ventures?

Bridgewest Ventures has around $37m assets under management.

When was Bridgewest Ventures last fund created?

Bridgewest Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-26

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