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At its 2025 summit at Bangor Farm just outside Christchurch today, Angel Association New Zealand announced the winners of the Puawaitanga Award \u2013 recognising founders and investor directors who exemplify what can be achieved when committed people draw on their collective skills and experience \u2013 and the Kotahaitanga Award \u2013 recognising people in the angel community who have made an outstanding contribution to the industry.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The recipient of the\u00a0<\/span>Kotahitanga Award<\/strong>\u00a0is\u00a0Dave Allison<\/strong>. Dave is the long-standing manager of Angel HQ, which has nearly 100 members and has invested over 48 million into 153 portfolio companies.\u00a0Dave has been described as the glue that holds Angel HQ together and works tirelessly supporting founders and their teams to develop their capital strategy, prepare for the due diligence process and get investment ready. Dave has been a mentor for Lightning Lab companies, Manager for Impact Enterprise Fund and Investment Director for The Akina Foundation. For well over a decade, he has been a dedicated supporter of startups and early-stage investing. His deep understanding of the challenges founders face makes him a highly effective investor and advocate, actively welcoming new members into Angel HQ and making sure they feel welcomed and supported in their investment endeavours.<\/p>\n

Dave unites the investment community in Wellington and beyond, fostering a strong sense of connection and engagement within the club. His efforts extend beyond Angel HQ, as he collaborates with other investment groups across New Zealand to strengthen early-stage investment. He is a dedicated advocate for both the companies he supports and the investors he works alongside.<\/p>\n

\u201cDave is a firm believer in the transformative impact startups and their teams can have on the world. He also understands the commitment and challenges required to succeed. His unwavering support for early-stage investment and entrepreneurship deserves recognition and serves as an inspiration to others. Down-to-earth with a sharp sense of humour, Dave is the kind of person who truly reflects the characteristics that define the Kotahitanga Award,\u201d said Bridget Unsworth.<\/p>\n

Mike Caird\u00a0<\/strong>received the\u00a0Arch Angel Award<\/strong>\u00a0which was first awarded in 2009 to Sir Stephen Tindall. See separate release.<\/p>\n

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For more information, please contact Bridget Unsworth, CEO Angel Association<\/p>\n

The Angel Association of New Zealand (AANZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Angel Association is an organisation that aims to increase the quantity, quality, and success of angel investments in New Zealand and in doing so create a greater pool of capital for innovative start-up companies. It was established in 2008 to bring together New Zealand angels and early-stage funds. AANZ currently has 50+ members representing over 900 individual angels associated with New Zealand\u2019s key angel networks and funds.\u00a0AANZ works closely with NZTE (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise), NZ Growth Capital Partners and Callaghan Innovation and a number of private sector partners including Jarden, PWC, Avid Legal, KiwiNet, Uniservices, Amazon Web Services and BNZ.\u00a0For more, please visit:\u00a0www.angelassociation.co.nz<\/a><\/div>\n

The Kotahitanga Award\u00a0recognises those people in the angel community who have made an outstanding contribution to the industry. It acknowledges those who have selflessly given personal time and energy for a sustained period and contributed to the professionalism, profile and reputation of angel investment in New Zealand.<\/p>\n

Kotahitanga \u2013 \u2018unity and a shared sense of working together\u2019.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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