Specialist Consultants
Supporting Foreign Investors and Investor Visa Applications for New Zealand
Steve and John founded Axis to fill a gap in the market, accentuated by New Zealand's recent efforts to make investing in New Zealand faster, easier and with an added benefit of becoming a resident (conditions apply)
We help our clients avoid unnecessary risk and save time through providing investment overviews, due diligence services and market updates.
Our experience of the process ( Steve immigrated to New Zealand after his company exit and has lived experience ) and networks ( John is a highly connected Kiwi and successful entrepreneur ) means we offer an exclusive and unique service to clients who align with our values and passion for New Zealand business growth.
Steve Turner - Co founder
Steve has a broad background as an entrepreneur, senior
executive, banker and private investor.
He moved to New Zealand from the US in 2008, becoming a resident and then a citizen through the investor program.
Broken Shed Vodka - Co-founder
NZ vodka start-up. Sold the majority to investors
Standard & Poor’s - Executive Managing Director
Managed division with 4,000 employees in 10+ countries and
$300MM+ revenue
Capital IQ - Co-founder & CEO
Software and data analytics platform. Sold to McGraw-Hill
Bear Stearns, GE Capital and Wells Fargo
M&A and financing
Private Investor
A small investor in various private companies
Education - MBA, Duke Univ. Undergrad, Univ of Vermont
John Holt - Co-founder
John is a serial Entrepreneur, Company Director and passionate Aviator who is committed to founding, growing and supporting high-impact ventures that will benefit New Zealand and its people.
Previous ventures as a founder and executive include
Sonar6 (acquired by US-based Cornerstone in 2012) and, most recently,
Homes.co.nz (acquired by Trade Me in 2021).
His purpose statement is:
"to actively engage the world, learn, grow and share with others."
Airways Corporation of New Zealand - Director
A State-Owned Enterprise managing 34 million square kilometres of global Airspace
Airways International - Director
Commercialisation and Innovation subsidiary of Airways New Zealand
Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre - Executive Director
Joint venture between the NZ Government and local Māori Rūnanga to support New Zealand's ambition and economic growth in aerospace globally
Education University of Canterbury (BA History) and Massey University (Postgrad Bus Admin) MinstD(Institute of Directors)