Cure Kids Ventures

Cure Kids Ventures is an investment fund that supports the commercial development of products and services with the potential to help children's health. It forms part of the Cure Kids organisation and its aim of a healthy childhood for everyone.

Services

• Seed funding: first-round capital for new child-health ventures.
• Early-stage investment: follow-on backing for young companies.
• Company development: support drawing on the team's experience of building early businesses.

Customers and markets

Its portfolio covers medical devices, medications, diagnostics, health information and healthcare delivery systems. The site reports results in health technology products launched, revenue earned, jobs created in New Zealand and paediatric patients who could benefit through clinical trials.

Key facts

• Investing since: 2008
• Team background: early-stage company building, with global experience in biotech, healthcare and medical devices
• Country of operation: New Zealand
• Style: impact investing