How popular isPunakaiki Fund?
In October 2026, people searched for Punakaiki Fund by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 47.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.1% of all New Zealand venture capital firm searches, placing Punakaiki Fund ninth out of nine firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about venture capital firms, Punakaiki Fund did not appear in any of the answers.
Punakaiki Fund is the ninth most searched of 9 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
Icehouse VenturesShare of searches 46.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Outset VenturesShare of searches 19.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Altered CapitalShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
MovacShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Punakaiki FundShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top venture capital firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Punakaiki Fund did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
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- Icehouse Ventures4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Outset Ventures3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Movac3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Blackbird Ventures3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GD13 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pacific Channel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Altered Capital1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bridgewest Ventures0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Punakaiki Fund0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which venture capital firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best venture capital firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best venture capital firm in New Zealand for startup funding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“venture capital firms”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seed funding nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Punakaiki Fund compared with other New Zealand venture capital firms?
Share of searches by month for Icehouse Ventures, Outset Ventures, Altered Capital, Movac, Bridgewest Ventures, Blackbird Ventures, GD1, Pacific Channel, Punakaiki Fund. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Icehouse Ventures | Outset Ventures | Altered Capital | Movac | Bridgewest Ventures | Blackbird Ventures | GD1 | Pacific Channel | Punakaiki Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41.9% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.4% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 48% | 14.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 40% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.7% | 19.3% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 5% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 6% | 5.3% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 19.5% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 21.2% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.3% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 6% | 3.4% | 4.9% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.6% | 19.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 2% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.7% | 19.5% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.7% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +5.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.5% | 1K | +13.6% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 390 | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 390 | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 5.4% | 280 | +21.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 5.1% | 260 | 0% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.3% | 170 | -34.6% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.7% | 140 | -17.6% | -1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.1% | 110 | +22.2% | +0.2 points |
46.7%
Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +5.1 points.
19.5%
Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
7.6%
Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Movac7.6%
Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.4%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
7.
GD13.3%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
2.7%
Held 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.1%
Held 9th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Punakaiki Fund changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Punakaiki Fund in New Zealand fell from 210 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Punakaiki Fund’s share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand decreased from 4.6% to 2.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Punakaiki Fund’s share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand peaked at 5.5% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Punakaiki Fund fell from 7th to 9th among venture capital firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand venture capital firms in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Icehouse Ventures gained share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 41.6% to 46.7%.
In October 2026, GD1 lost share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 3.3%.
In October 2026, Pacific Channel lost share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 3.7% to 2.7%.
In October 2026, Altered Capital lost share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 8.5% to 7.6%.
In October 2026, Movac lost share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 8.5% to 7.6%.
In October 2026, Blackbird Ventures lost share of searches among venture capital firms in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 5.1%.
How are Punakaiki Fund’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Punakaiki Fund’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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