Mainland
Angel
Investors.
Investment.
When bootstrapping constrains your business growth and the right connections seem out of reach, it can be a time where you start to think about investment. Navigating the investment landscape can be overwhelming, on this page you will find some investor opportunities in the South and a checklist to make sure you are pitch ready.
Prue Halstead - Director
Mainland Angel Investors, the southern Angel network, launched in 2020 as a collaboration between Startup Dunedin Trust, COIN South, and Startup Queenstown Lakes. The not-for-profit organisation provides forums for start up companies seeking capital to pitch to investors who invest in the company under a nominee company.
In May 2024 Mainland Angel Investors amalgamated with Canterbury Angels. The opportunity to join with the Canterbury branch of angel investors will open new opportunities with the population of a major city and its research and development, technology and educational opportunities.
Pitch nights run every 6 weeks with three businesses pitching at each. These events are hosted in each region with the Southland chapter based out of the COIN South space.
Checklist of basics before pitching to investors.
☐ COIN Canvas complete
☐ Quotes provided
☐ Clear customer
☐ Clear problem
☐ Project has innovative aspect / IP
☐ Plan to bring product to market
☐ Business model clearly identified
☐ Project has potential for high growth
☐ Competitors researched
☐ Has a team
Any questions have been answered or a plan in place where further work is required.
