Outset Ventures
@outset.ventures
Outset Ventures is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading deep-technology incubator and venture investor, built to support founders turning breakthrough science and engineering into globally significant companies. Our mission is simple: help exceptional deep-tech founders move from complex ideas to real-world impact — accelerating the journey from lab to market and connecting New Zealand innovation to international capital and opportunity. Outset operates New Zealand’s only dedicated deep-tech venture campus, with flexible laboratory, prototyping, and workshop facilities designed specifically for early-stage science and engineering ventures. With more than two decades of on-site technology commercialisation, our community has helped launch globally recognised companies including Rocket Lab, LanzaTech and Mint Innovation. Today, we continue to work alongside founders at the frontier of aerospace, energy, advanced materials and next-generation engineering. As investors and operators, we bring hands-on experience, deep technical networks, and a long-term commitment to building enduring companies from this part of the world.
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About Outset Ventures
Outset Ventures is the ultimate destination for deep technology enthusiasts. As an early-stage investment fund and physical space for technology incubation, we thrive on supporting contrarians and garage tinkerers right from the beginning. For the past two decades, Outset Ventures has been a starting place for science and engineering ventures, giving rise to successful companies like Rocket Lab, LanzaTech, Mint Innovation, and Pictor.
Our portfolio consists of over 20 deep technology startups, all housed in our well-connected incubator in New Zealand. Led by our experienced team, including our passionate CEO Imche Veiga, we are dedicated to commercializing deep technology, venture capital, and community building. With expertise in areas like IP protection, research commercialization, and governance, our team supports founders and companies in growing and protecting their IP assets.
At Outset Ventures, we understand the importance of collaboration and community engagement. That's why we have a dedicated Operations and Community Manager, Archita Verma, who ensures that our members have everything they need to thrive. Whether you're a founder, investor, or simply curious about deep technology, Outset Ventures is the place to be.
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