GD1 (Global From Day One)
GD1 (Global From Day One) is a venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on supporting high-growth technology companies that aim to scale globally from their inception. The firm primarily invests in Pre-A and Series A stage companies generating revenues between US$1–5 million, with a strong emphasis on startups targeting large offshore markets. GD1 offers a comprehensive "Global Platform" that includes capital investment, operational expertise, and access to an extensive international network. This support helps entrepreneurs navigate product development, growth strategies,
Investing activity
GD1 (Global From Day One) appears in 1 AI deal tracked by the AI Lounge deals desk. The rounds are mostly Seed, with a median round size of $4M. The most recent is NextWork (Seed, $4.5M, Mar 2026).
GD1 (Global From Day One) most often invests alongside SHAKTI, Icehouse Ventures, Cake Ventures and Blackbird, and the companies it backs on AI Lounge are mostly in AI.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about GD1 (Global From Day One)
What AI companies has GD1 (Global From Day One) invested in?
GD1 (Global From Day One)'s AI investments include NextWork. The 1 round on AI Lounge are listed on this page with amounts, dates and co-investors.
Where is GD1 (Global From Day One) based?
GD1 (Global From Day One) is based in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
What stage does GD1 (Global From Day One) invest at?
In the rounds tracked on AI Lounge, GD1 (Global From Day One) has invested at Seed, with a median round of $4M.
Who does GD1 (Global From Day One) co-invest with?
GD1 (Global From Day One)'s most frequent co-investors on AI Lounge are SHAKTI (1 deal), Icehouse Ventures (1 deal), Cake Ventures (1 deal), Blackbird (1 deal) and Alexey Mitko (1 deal).
How can founders reach GD1 (Global From Day One)?
Founders on AI Lounge can see GD1 (Global From Day One)'s contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add GD1 (Global From Day One) to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.