What Founders Want

Mike's Notes

This is a useful resource for startups in NZ. Organised like a structured catalogue. It has a weekly mailing list for frequent updates.

Below is an index.

Resources

• https://whatfounderswant.com/

References

• Reference

Repository

• Home > Ajabbi Research > Library >
• Home > Handbook > 

Last Updated

21/11/2025

What Founders Want

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What Founders Want: 21/11/2025

The single source of truth for New Zealand startup founders.

From raising capital and government grants to legal templates and hiring tools — built on what founders are actively searching for, but can’t find.

What’s New

• Expert Editions (Updated Monthly)
• Case Studies (Real Founder Journeys)

Save Money

• NZ legal & financial templates 
• Grants, R&D credits, co-funding
• $1M+ in startup perks & discounts

Raise Money

• Complete NZ capital directory
• Angels, VCs, and alt-finance options
• Curated contacts to save weeks of research

Make Money

• AI Power Stack for NZ founders
• Hiring & automation tools
• Overseas easy-entry sales channels

Dead Startups

• Hiring or being hired

What Founders Want Directories

• Get Funded
• Government Support for Startups in NZ
• Startup Accelerators in New Zealand
• NZ Startup Ecosystem Directory
• Startup Perks & Credits (NZ-Verified)
• Start a Startup in New Zealand — Step by Step
• Free Legal & Financial Templates