Arama Kukutai, Finistere Ventures

Arama Kukutai is the Partner and Co-Founder of Finistere Ventures. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Arama Kukutai

Arama Kukutai is the Partner and Co-Founder of Finistere Ventures, where he has led the creation of the firm’s global AgTech portfolio and network for over two decades as an investor, founder, and entrepreneur in agribusiness. His investment thesis targets the agriculture and food sectors, focusing on Series A and Series B rounds as a lead or co-lead investor across geographies including the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Israel. Typical check sizes range from $1 million to $8 million for the initial investment, and he frequently co-invests with other expert funds to complement board skills. Notable portfolio companies where he serves as a Director or Observer include Plenty, CropX, Biolumic, and AgGenetics. Kukutai is an active speaker and thought leader on Agrifood sustainability and investment trends, often writing through Finistere’s partnership with PitchBook Data. He holds law and business/agronomy degrees from Victoria University of Wellington and previously led the New Zealand government’s Trade & Investment agency in North America before emigrating to the U.S..

Arama Kukutai at a glance

Role
Partner & Co-Founder
Organization
Finistere Ventures
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Energy

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Arama Kukutai at Finistere Ventures (San Diego, California, United States) — sector focus: Energy.
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Arama Kukutai is based in San Diego, California, United States.

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