Mainland
Angel
Investors.

Investment.

When bootstrapping constrains your business growth and the right connections seem out of reach, it can be a time where you start to think about investment. Navigating the investment landscape can be overwhelming, on this page you will find some investor opportunities in the South and a checklist to make sure you are pitch ready.

Prue Halstead - Director

Mainland Angel Investors (MAI), a pioneering venture between Startup Dunedin, COIN South, and Startup Queenstown Lakes. Born from a vision to transform the way startups navigate the investment landscape, MAI is both a testament to COIN South's expanding influence and an answer to the region's demand for streamlined investment pathways.

For startups, this collective promises an end to the strenuous capital-raising journey, allowing them to redirect their focus where it matters: their business. For angel investors, MAI is a gateway to curated, regional businesses brimming with potential. Through MAI, investors can tap into growth opportunities, lending not just their funds but also their expertise and connections.

Apart from just funds, MAI strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem by diversifying the investor base, promoting trust, and ensuring consistency in investment activities. While traditionally, angel investors have been associated with hefty bank balances, MAI's vision is broader. Encouraging a fresh generation of investors, they understand that investing isn't just about money—it's about mentoring, networking, and empowering isolated founders.

If you've ever envisioned yourself as an investor, or if you're a startup seeking regional collaboration, MAI is your portal.


Checklist of basics before pitching to investors.

☐ COIN Canvas complete

☐ Quotes provided

☐ Clear customer

☐ Clear problem

☐ Project has innovative aspect / IP

☐ Plan to bring product to market

☐ Business model clearly identified

☐ Project has potential for high growth

☐ Competitors researched

☐ Has a team

Any questions have been answered or a plan in place where further work is required.