Outset Ventures
About
Outset Ventures Outset Ventures was founded in 2016 in Auckland, combining a lab space, venture fund, and founder community. Fund II closed at NZ$41.5M in 2024, exceeding the NZ$30M target, following a $12M Fund I. The firm operates Future House. a 60,000 sq ft facility with lab and engineering equipment. Sir Peter Beck (Rocket Lab founder) sits on the investment committee. Focus areas include energy generation/storage, electrification, aerospace, sovereign capability, and medtech. The portfoli
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Stage focus
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Geography
Rest of World
Notable investments
- Rocket Lab
- LanzaTech
- OpenStar Technologies
- Mint Innovation
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