Crispstart – we commercialise and build leading New Zealand technology propositions with global potential from the ground up.
Crispstart is currently engaged in projects in the renewable energy, clean technology, and the internet/online sectors.
Principal, Nick Gerritsen, is a business catalyst, investor and impact entrepreneur operating within an extensive network in the global innovation and capital markets. His unique skills enable him to make things happen across institutional and organisational boundaries and to pioneer marketable new ventures on an international scale.
"When I first met Nick he was an IP lawyer in Wellington and he introduced me to some very promising companies. What impressed me was his immense energy and 'can do' attitude. He has an excellent nose as to whether new technologies he comes across will be successful and is very keen to assist NZ companies to enter the international arena. Nick's very good at overcoming obstacles with his lateral thinking and when he says he'll do something.... he will."
Patrick Sutch
Former VP and Managing Director, Asia/Pacific, The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc.
"Having been associated with Nick for three years as an investor in various companies that he's helped establish, I can vouch for Nick's outside-the-box style of thinking and the high level of enthusiasm that he brings to the table."
John Wood (Angel Investor)
"I have known Nick Gerritsen for 15 years and first met him when I was visiting New Zealand seeking to assist young, vibrant entrepreneurs to access capital in the North American market place."
Barry Driscoll
Former Head of ADR programme – New Zealand and Australia – Bank of New York-Mellon
"Nick Gerritsen and Crispstart provide not only broad strategic thinking but also the vital framework required to support global projects."
Bernadette Casey, Co-Founder – The Formary Limited
"Nick Gerritsen and Crispstart provide not only broad strategic thinking but also the vital framework required to support global projects."
Bernadette Casey, Co-Founder – The Formary Limited
"I love the way Nick is so considered yet still inspires you to leap off a cliff."
Sally Shanks, Co-Founder – The Formary Limited
"Nick's diverse skill set and invaluable network of connections, both within New Zealand and overseas, should be an asset to any startup company, particularly in the current challenging economic environment. Nick not only talks about his ideas, he acts on them."
John Wood (Angel Investor)
"I found that Nick is a truly disciplined, lateral thinker who was not afraid to push the boundaries in challenging people to think outside the box."
Barry Driscoll
Former Head of ADR programme – New Zealand and Australia – Bank of New York-Mellon
"He was and still is a frequent visitor to international markets and has established and maintains a high level contact base of market makers and decision influencers who can assist in the process of helping entrepreneurs and companies to achieve their goals."
Barry Driscoll
Former Head of ADR programme – New Zealand and Australia – Bank of New York-Mellon
"Nick has become a crucial member of our team, able to cut straight through to the crux of matters while also encouraging bold and groundbreaking initiatives."
Bernadette Casey, Co-Founder – The Formary Limited
"Nick has become a crucial member of our team, able to cut straight through to the crux of matters while also encouraging bold and groundbreaking initiatives."
Bernadette Casey, Co-Founder – The Formary Limited