Paua Ventures

Paua Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders building business-to-business technology companies. It works at the pre-seed and seed stages and describes itself as a specialist in early-stage investing. It positions itself as a hands-on partner rather than a passive backer.

Services

• Pre-seed and seed investment: cash for young B2B technology companies tackling complex problems in large markets.
• Hands-on support: practical help aimed at winning customers, contacts and opportunities rather than sitting back.
• Follow-on introductions: once a company is under way, the firm introduces it to later-stage funds.
• Pro rata commitment: the firm says it will take part in a company's next round in full, or more.
• Advisor network: access to product advisors, technology advisors and experienced mentors.

Customers and markets

Founders of B2B technology start-ups at the earliest funding stages. The firm says it will not lead a company's next round, so that its interests stay aligned with the founders.

Key facts

• Stage focus: Pre-seed and seed
• Sector focus: B2B technology
• Follow-on record: About 60% of its early-stage portfolio is said to go on to raise follow-on funding from US and other international funds