Raising $20M: A Real Founder’s Playbook for Capital in New Zealand
21 October 2025
- Investors and enablers
- Early Stage/Growth
Learn about the behind the scenes playbook from raising $20 million+ across angels, private investors, and institutions
In this masterclass, Jovan Pavlicevic shares the behind the scenes playbook from raising $20 million+ across angels, private investors, and institutions - what worked, what didn’t, and what every founder needs to know before they fundraise.
You'll hear about:
- How to get investor attention (without hype)
- Common traps and how to avoid them
- The good, the bad, and the dilution
- Real tactics you can actually use
- Bring your questions. Leave with a game plan.
Free
General Admission
Jovan Pavlicevic
Co-founder of Emerge & SquareOne
Jovan Pavlicevic is a Kiwi entrepreneur and co-founder of Emerge and SquareOne. A seasoned founder with experience building and scaling businesses across New Zealand and the UK, he’s now focused on challenging the banking status quo in NZ. A firm believer that “it’s always been done this way” isn’t a good enough reason, Jovan is passionate about questioning the norm, backing bold ideas and building better alternatives.
Venue
GridAKL / John Lysaght
101 Pakenham Street West
Wynyard Quarter
Auckland 1010
GridAKL / John Lysaght is more than just a workspace — it's a thriving community of visionaries, innovators and change-makers. GridAKL is home to a diverse mix of startups and small businesses working together to create solutions that make a difference.