Join Kāpiti's business community for an evening with some of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading investors and business leaders, exploring what drives investment decisions, how businesses can prepare to raise capital, and what investment readiness looks like in practice.

As 2026 comes to a close, Unwrapping Investment offers an opportunity to gain practical insights into the investment landscape, understand what builds investor confidence, and consider the next steps for your business in 2027.

Hear from industry leaders

Facilitated by Diana Minnée of Kāpiti-based Ask Astro, the panel will bring together experienced investors and business leaders to share their perspectives on raising capital, evaluating investment opportunities and preparing businesses for growth.

Our panellists include:

• Suse Reynolds – Startup Champion and Investor

• Trevor Dickinson – Chair, Angel Association; Entrepreneur and Investor

• Marcel van den Assum – Director, NZ Capital Growth Partners; Chair, Spout Agritech and Investor

• Anna Guenther – Founder, PledgeMe

• Vivek Balmiki – BNZ Commercial Partner – Tech

We'll also hear from Erika Butters and Neville Pugh of Volition, former Kāpiti College students, who will share their business journey and experiences.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for Kāpiti business owners, entrepreneurs and startups interested in understanding investment and preparing for future growth.

Whether you're actively exploring capital raising, considering investment as part of your longer-term business strategy, or simply wanting to understand how investors assess opportunities, you'll have the chance to hear directly from experienced industry leaders and ask questions relevant to your business.

The evening will conclude with networking at the new Paekākāriki Surf Club, providing an opportunity to connect with the local business community as we close out 2026.

Registration is required.

Children are welcome where needed to enable attendance. Please include them in your registration and email [email protected] with their ages.

Register for Unwrapping Investment-Readiness

Proudly supported by Ask Astro, Kāpiti Coast District Council and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).