Our Insights
Good capital does more than return. We write about what that looks like in practice, from the companies we back, the structures we use, and the questions that we keep coming back to.
Te Pae ki te Rangi: 2025 Impact Report
Four years ago, Foundation North asked whether impact-first investing could hold its own financially. Not in theory. In Aotearoa, with a real fund, real capital, and real accountability to communities in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.
Case study – Localised:
A case study in growth capital for non-profit social enterprise. How cash flow-based lending through Te Pae ki te Rangi enabled Localised to grow without the asset security that traditional lenders require.
What the brand says — and why we built it this way
Rebranding isn't neutral. Our brand reflects who we are, what we believe in, and an invitation for others to join this journey. It's guided by the belief that capital can move toward the problems that actually matter,