JOSH has served two years on the FKA board and has helped shape our group into what we are today. Quite separate from his board role, he has totally owned sponsorship relations from the inception of FKA in 2014. He can muster a gravitas for this that role belies his otherwise wildly humorous side. Josh is the very reason why we can run with our ZERO FEES policy!

Two things! (UNO) A super, super BIG THANK YOU to Josh for his contribution to date. He has made his mark and will now focus more on Ambit. Makes sense, Josh, but don't stop MCing our pitch nights!!! (DOS) Is there anyone out there to take that sponsorship crown off Josh??? As with everything, lean principles, taking small calculated steps. Ping Jai.

Still, some of you may know things that could veto Jenn's joining. If so, please, raise your concerns in confidence with the FKA directors.

All freshly prepared by master chef Simon Ansley and his top team from the NZTE kitchen. Some have missed this, but Richard Campbell whose catering we so loved at KPMG is now cooking up more startup dishes at the NZTE kitchen.

Hang on! There are the Youngs, Jackie and Greg, already.

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MIG Angels sent one hell of a sharp knife in Joe Harper and are first on the list to syndicate with FKAngels. BTW MIG is also the first NZ angel group after FKA to not charge a commission to startups. As usual, we will share the full DD Report via our Co-investment Call to all investing readers.

Angel investors are not just about making spectacular returns, often they just want to see great stuff happen.

Okay, yet another German but seriously, if you know of any reasons why Steffen should not join now is the time to speak up. Please raise your concerns in confidence with our FKA Directors.

After Kami's successful raise at the end of last year, this should be one party not to miss!

Rudi's announcement of his new role has generated a lively debate on LinkedIn that is for the most part supportive of AANZ's recommended policy shift. See for yourself and feel free to join the debate.

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☞ Just drop Brett an email at [email protected].

Garth is the fan among FKAngels with the wisest hair colour and he is using it at FileInvite and has introduced it to our FKA Board meetings.

Uli and team (Allen Fan [Zino], Cornelius, Jesper, Molly [NZVIF], Steffen Schaefer, Victor Tsai [Zino]) had a good look at Geo AR Games. They could not verify the pipeline in China that would underpin the proposed business model. Geo AR Games has consequently recalibrated its China focus and DD was stopped.

1. Ralf, a German was leading a colourful and geographically dispersed team: Pom Alan and Kiwi Stephen ex London, Kiwi Steve ex Auckland, German Steffen ex Munich.
2. Uli, yet another German was leading a team consisting of Chinese, German, Danish and Kiwi nationals from FKA ranks and our partners.
3. Steffen was common to both teams but is not the reason why both came to a halt.
4. Steffen is close on the heels of our multi-DD-doer Phil but should be ready to finally brave the Veto Gate into FKAngeldom.
5. Geo AR Team had an FKAngel in the founder team but that is no guarantee for a positive DD outcome. 

Among other things, we had one startup in the Esports arena looking for advice on how to spend the remainder of their $900k ICO. Another one had an uncanny resemblance by name and looks to this internet troll of  2013.

Preview the brief intros of the startups and be intrigued by the Japanese hit music video that is part of this playlist. Erick is a mentor and can tell you more about it.