How long has Point16 been operating?

Point16 was founded over 10 years ago with the belief that business should be simple, purposeful, and built for momentum. In that time, the team has worked with more than 180 businesses across New Zealand, built a growing portfolio of funds and ventures, and developed the Business Growth School programme.

Who are the Point16 team?

The Point16 team includes Mike Burke, Jamie Russell, Kate Eaglen, Lauren Bermel, Paul Foster, Jo Parker, and Thea Betts. The team has hands-on experience building, investing in, and advising businesses across New Zealand — and applies the same principles in Point16's own investments as it does in its advisory work.

What is Point16's philosophy on business growth?

Point16 was founded on the belief that business should be simple, purposeful, and built for momentum. The team helps businesses reach their critical point of growth — the moment where what got you here stops working, and a step change in how you think, act, and lead is required to get to where you want to go. That is the meaning behind the name: Point16 is that inflection point.

How many businesses has Point16 worked with?

Over the past 10 years, Point16 has worked with more than 180 businesses across New Zealand, spanning diverse industries and stages of growth.

What does the name Point16 mean?

Point16 represents the critical inflection point of growth — the moment that looks different from what got you here. It is a step change in how you think, act, and lead to get to where you want to go. The name reflects the team's belief that growth is not linear, and that reaching the next stage requires a deliberate shift in strategy and leadership.

Where is Point16 located?

Point16 is located at Level 2, 23 Shortland Street, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand. The team works with business owners across New Zealand, and the Business Growth School programme is delivered in-person in Auckland.

How do I book a free session with Point16?

Point16 offers a free kickstart session — described on the About page as 'the first coffee (or beer) is on us'. You can book this via the Let's Work Together link at point16.co.nz/about, or contact the team directly at info@point16.co.nz.

About Us

We’re passionate about helping your business grow.

Our Business Story

We founded Point16 with one clear belief: business should be simple, purposeful, and built for momentum. After years of building, investing in, and advising businesses across New Zealand, we kept seeing the same thing. Smart, capable founders were getting stuck in complexity, weighed down by the day-to-day, and unsure how to unlock their next stage of growth.

Point16 is more than a name. It’s that critical point of growth. A moment that looks different from what got you here. It’s a step change in how you think, act, and lead to get to where you want to go.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve worked with more than 200 businesses and built a growing portfolio of funds and ventures. Every step of the way, we’ve used the same principles we apply in our own investments to help others achieve real, sustainable growth. We believe business growth should be simple, achievable, and enjoyable

Meet The Team

We know what it takes to validate bold ideas, navigate complexity, and drive sustainable growth—because we’ve done it. Whether we’re advising, building, or investing, our goal is the same: to help business leaders unlock momentum and achieve growth that’s simple, fast, and sustainable.