Why do we exist?

FlatMate Ventures' Vision

We believe that students are the most ambitious, creative, and visionary people there are - that's exactly what startups need. We invest in students founders that are launching daring ventures that will change world. FlatMate Ventures is just the first step to realizing that growth.

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New Zealand's next big startup will be built by visionary students like you.

New Zealand's next big startup will be built by visionary students like you.

New Zealand's next big startup will be built by visionary students like you.

We Connect.

We bring together the most talented, innovative, and ambitious student founders from every background and university campus in New Zealand. Take advantage of our extensive networks and connections to the wider startup ecosystem as a founder.

We Catalyse.

We Catalyse.

Our investment team is run by student leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors across New Zealand. Skip the first time mistakes - learn from the most comprehensive community of early-stage startup founders.

We Champion.

We will be your first investor and backer even while you're still in school. The FlatMate Ventures' global community of investors, founders, and operators will support you through your earliest stages to see you succeed.

We Connect.

We bring together the most talented, innovative, and ambitious student founders from every background and university campus in New Zealand. Take advantage of our extensive networks and connections to the wider startup ecosystem as a founder.

We Catalyse.

Our investment team is run by student leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors across New Zealand. Skip the first time mistakes - learn from the most comprehensive community of early-stage startup founders.

We Champion.

We will be your first investor and backer even while you're still in school. The FlatMate Ventures' global community of investors, founders, and operators will support you through your earliest stages to see you succeed.