Chintaka Ranatunga Overview
- Firm
- GD1
- Primary Position
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Founding Partner
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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6
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Chintaka Ranatunga General Information
Biography
Mr. Chintaka Ranatunga is the Founding Partner at GD1. He serves as a Director at Puteko. He serves as a Board Member at Spotlight Reporting, UBCO, Shuttlerock, StretchSense, and Wipster. He served as a Board Member at Mish Guru. He serves as the Venture Partner at Sparkbox Ventures. He serves as a Board Member at QuiverVision. He also serves as a Strategy Consultant for Venture Consulting. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer at ANZ eCommerce startup, was Founder and served as Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at Mobile Screen Media, and was a Co-Founder of Mint Condition. He holds a BCom in Finance from the University of Auckland, a BA in Economics from the University of Auckland, and a Masters in Commerce from the University of Auckland.
Contact Information
Address
- 1 Albert Street
- Suite 6.3, Level 6, Alberts
- Auckland, 1010
- New Zealand
Chintaka Ranatunga Positions (2)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD1 | Investor | Founding Partner | Auckland, New Zealand | Venture Capital | |
| Sparkbox Ventures | Investor | Venture Partner | Auckland, New Zealand | Venture Capital |
Chintaka Ranatunga Board Seats (6)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APIMatic | Software Development Applications | Privately Held (backing) | Formerly VC-backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| QuiverVision | Educational Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Shuttlerock | Multimedia and Design Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Nelson, New Zealand | |
| Spotlight Reporting | Business/Productivity Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Petone, New Zealand | |
| UBCO | Recreational Goods | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Mount Maunganui, New Zealand |
Chintaka Ranatunga Lead Partner on Deals (34)
Chintaka Ranatunga has been the lead partner on 34 deals. Their latest deal was with StretchSense, a electronic equipment and instruments company. The deal was made for on 03-Nov-2022.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| StretchSense | 03-Nov-2022 | Later Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Electronic Equipment and Instruments | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Shuttlerock | 03-May-2021 | Completed | Multimedia and Design Software | Nelson, New Zealand | ||
| SalesAction | 01-Jun-2020 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Ontario, CA | ||
| UBCO | 19-Oct-2019 | Completed | Recreational Goods | Mount Maunganui, New Zealand | ||
| Mish Guru | 01-Nov-2018 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | New York, NY | ||
| Wipster | 01-Sep-2018 | Completed | Multimedia and Design Software | Wellington, New Zealand | ||
| Shuttlerock | 01-Jan-2018 | Completed | Multimedia and Design Software | Nelson, New Zealand | ||
| QuiverVision | 01-Feb-2017 | Completed | Educational Software | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Spotlight Reporting | 01-Sep-2016 | Later Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Petone, New Zealand | |
| Vesper Marine | 01-Sep-2016 | Early Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Marine | Auckland, New Zealand |
Chintaka Ranatunga Network (220)
Board Members (28)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serge Dam | Wipster | Self | Wellington, New Zealand | |
| Jacob Duval | Mish Guru | Mish Guru | New York, NY | |
| APIMatic | APIMatic | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| UBCO | Seven Peaks Ventures | Mount Maunganui, New Zealand | ||
| Wipster | Creative HQ | Wellington, New Zealand |
Portfolio Executives (187)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Park | StretchSense | Head of Strategic Partnerships and Product Marketing, Sales co-founder | 03-Nov-2022 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Jason Taylor | StretchSense | Head of finance | 03-Nov-2022 | Auckland, New Zealand |
| StretchSense | Executive Chairman | 03-Nov-2022 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| StretchSense | Vice President, Sales & Board Observer | 03-Nov-2022 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| StretchSense | Director of International Operations & Human Resource | 03-Nov-2022 | Auckland, New Zealand |
Fund Team Members (5)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Sitters | Sparkbox Ventures | 2 Ignite Fund | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Andrew Duff | Sparkbox Ventures | 2 Ignite Fund | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Sparkbox Ventures | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| GD1 | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Sparkbox Ventures | Auckland, New Zealand |
Chintaka Ranatunga Affiliated Funds (3)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global From Day One Fund I | GD1 | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2012 | ||||
| Global From Day One Fund II | Sparkbox Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2015 | ||||
| 2 Ignite Fund | Sparkbox Ventures | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2009 |
Chintaka Ranatunga FAQs
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Who is Chintaka Ranatunga?
Mr. Chintaka Ranatunga is the Founding Partner at GD1.
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How much does Chintaka Ranatunga typically invest?
Chintaka Ranatunga's median deal size is .
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What is Chintaka Ranatunga’s main position?
Chintaka Ranatunga’s primary position is Founding Partner.
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How many active board seats does Chintaka Ranatunga hold?
Chintaka Ranatunga holds 6 board seats including APIMatic, QuiverVision, Shuttlerock, Spotlight Reporting, and UBCO.
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