METANOIA VENTURES LTD

What METANOIA VENTURES LTD does

Metanoia Ventures Ltd is a privately held, owner-operated luxury hunting outfitter based in Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand, offering all-inclusive guided hunting experiences for international trophy hunters — primarily from the United States. The company sells fully inclusive packages (Red Stag from $7,500, Bull Tahr from $7,000, Wapiti Elk from $8,500, Chamois and Fallow Buck from $6,500, plus Drop Camps from $4,800 and Expedition Hunts priced on application) covering trophy animal, private lodge or wilderness-camp accommodation, in-house chef-prepared meals, airport transfers, professional guiding, hunting licenses, field trophy preparation, trophy photography, and firearm use. Additional species (e.g., Elk added to a Red Stag or Tahr hunt) and "Beyond The Hunt" concierge services (distillery tours, wine tours, scenic flights, spa, bespoke itineraries) for non-hunting companions are monetised as add-ons.

The underlying operation is service-led rather than technology-led: there is no proprietary platform, app, API, or AI capability — the technology surface is a Wix-hosted marketing site, Instagram/Facebook presence, email newsletter, and direct phone/email enquiry channels. The team is small (Owner & Guide TJ, Private Chef Liam, Guide William, Marketing & Travel Assistant Megan) and is anchored on a single private luxury lodge near Wanaka with access to hunting grounds across Wanaka, Te Anau, and Roxburgh. Core operational dependencies are partnerships with Wanaka Helicopters (preferred helicopter provider for expedition access) and NZ Taxidermy (exclusive trophy export agent).

The business model is direct-to-consumer, high-ticket, one-time bookings: revenue is generated per hunt package with no recurring subscriptions, no third-party reseller channel, and no disclosed funding or institutional investors. Distribution is via website enquiry, phone/email, and annual trade show presence at the Sheep Show (Reno, NV) and the Great American Outdoor Show (Harrisburg, PA). Customer segments comprise (i) affluent international trophy hunters (primary), (ii) military veterans via an annual donated hunt program running since 2018 (brand/community), and (iii) non-hunter companions served through the Beyond The Hunt offering.

Name

METANOIA VENTURES LTD

Legal name

Metanoia Ventures Ltd

Website

https://metanoiaventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Metanoia Ventures Ltd is a privately held, owner-operated New Zealand luxury hunting outfitter based in Wanaka, offering all-inclusive guided Red Stag, Bull Tahr, Wapiti Elk, Chamois, and Fallow Buck hunts for primarily US international trophy hunters, with direct-to-consumer bookings via website, trade shows, and concierge travel add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor adventure tourism and guided hunting outfitter services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Safari & Game Drives (Land-Based) (THAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Guided hunting experiences
• Luxury hunting outfitter
• Trophy hunting packages
• New Zealand hunting
• Wilderness expedition hunts

Headquarters

HQ city

Portsmouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hunt Packages: All-inclusive guided hunting packages sold as one-time bookings. Packages include trophy animal, accommodation, chef-prepared meals, airport transfers, PH guiding, hunting license, field trophy preparation, trophy photography, and firearm use. Additional species can be added to hunts at extra cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metanoia Ventures sells fully-inclusive guided trophy hunting packages in New Zealand's Southern Alps for species including Red Stag, Bull Tahr, Wapiti Elk, Chamois, and Fallow Buck. Each package bundles the trophy animal, private luxury lodge or wilderness-camp accommodation, chef-prepared meals, airport transfers, Professional Hunter guiding, hunting license, field trophy preparation, trophy photography, and firearm use. The company also offers self-guided Drop Camps, helicopter-accessed Expedition Hunts, Beyond The Hunt concierge travel services for non-hunting companions, and an annual Veterans Trip donation program.

Product overview

Metanoia Ventures is a luxury hunting outfitter offering all-inclusive guided hunting experiences in New Zealand's Southern Alps. The core offering consists of Red Stag Hunts, Bull Tahr Hunts, Wapiti Elk Hunts, Chamois Expeditions, and Fallow Buck Hunts. These are available as free-range or estate hunting packages. Add-on modules include Drop Camps (self-guided wilderness hunting), Expedition Hunts (multi-day backcountry camps with helicopter access), and Beyond The Hunt travel services for non-hunting companions. The company also runs a Veterans Trip Program donating annual hunts to veterans. All packages include private accommodation, chef-prepared meals, professional guiding, airport transfers, and trophy preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Red Stag Hunt All-inclusive guided Red Stag hunt in New Zealand (free-range or estate) for trophies from 320SCI to 500+SCI, with peak roar season in March–April; includes trophy animal, private accommodation, chef-prepared meals, airport transfers, PH guiding, hunting license, field trophy preparation, trophy photography, and firearm use. Priced from $7,500 USD.
• Bull Tahr Hunt 5-day free-range Bull Tahr hunt in New Zealand's rugged alpine landscapes, accessed by 4x4 or private helicopter, with wilderness-camp options available; includes trophy, accommodation, chef-prepared meals, PH guiding, airport transfers, hunting license, field trophy preparation, trophy photos, and firearm use. Priced from $7,000 USD.
• Wapiti Elk Hunt All-inclusive Wapiti Elk hunt (typically 5–7 days) drawing on premier Rocky Mountain genetics with trophy bulls scoring up to 500 SCI, available during the March–April roar season; includes trophy, professional PH guiding, hunting license, field trophy preparation, trophy photography, airport transfers, chef-prepared meals, firearm and ammunition. Priced from $8,500 USD.
• Chamois Hunt Alpine Chamois hunting expedition in New Zealand's Southern Alps, recommended for physically fit hunters, available May–August with wilderness-camp options; all-inclusive pricing covers trophy, accommodation, chef-prepared meals, airport transfers, PH guiding, license, field preparation, trophy photography, and firearms. Helicopter expedition add-on available separately. Priced from $6,500 USD.
• Fallow Buck Hunt 5-day Fallow Buck hunt in New Zealand, offered as free-range or estate options across four distinct colour phases, with April rut overlapping with the Red Stag roar; includes trophy, accommodation, all meals, airport transfers, PH guiding, license, field preparation, trophy photography, and firearm use. Priced from $6,500 USD.
• Drop Camps (Self-Guided Wilderness Hunting) Multi-day self-guided wilderness hunting experience for Tahr, Chamois, Red Stag, and Fallow Deer in pristine New Zealand backcountry, available February–August with a minimum two hunters per booking; includes wall tents, wood-burning stoves, chef-prepared meals, and helicopter return flights. Priced from $4,800 USD per hunter.
• Expedition Hunts Multi-day backcountry hunts accessed by helicopter or 4WD, featuring wall tents with wood-burning stoves, private chef, and alpine expeditions targeting Tahr and Chamois during the May–September season. Priced on application (POA).
• Beyond The Hunt Travel Services Concierge travel-planning service for non-hunting companions and other guests, including private distillery tours, wine tours, scenic flights, adventure activities, boutique shopping, spa experiences, and bespoke itinerary planning in the Wanaka and Queenstown regions.
• Veterans Trip Program Annual complimentary guided hunt offered to a nominated veteran dealing with combat-related stress, including all logistics, guiding, and accommodation; supported by an annual donation to the Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F) auction.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NZ TaxidermycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZ Taxidermy serves as the exclusive agent for all taxidermy purposes. All trophies taken by clients are exported from New Zealand by NZ Taxidermy. This partnership ensures professional trophy preparation and export compliance for international hunters.
• Tourism Industry Association New ZealandminorOthersDisplayed as member/logo partner in footer, indicating membership in the tourism industry's trade association for New Zealand.
• Wanaka HelicopterscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred helicopter provider for scenic flights, Milford Sound flights, and heli-access to hunting grounds and wilderness camps. Key operational partner for expedition hunts and alpine access.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silverfern Hunting: New Zealand hunting outfitter offering guided trophy hunts (Red Stag, Tahr, Chamois, Fallow) for international clients - directly comparable service offering, target customer (overseas trophy hunters), and all-inclusive pricing model.
• Safari Bound: International guided-hunting outfitter offering New Zealand trophy hunts alongside African safaris for US/international hunters - directly comparable booking channel and customer segment, with similar premium-package positioning.
• Hunting Consortium: US-based international luxury hunting outfitter/broker arranging guided hunts globally including New Zealand - comparable premium-positioned booking channel targeting the same affluent US trophy-hunter customer with similar destination options.
• New Zealand Hunting Safaris: New Zealand outfitter offering guided hunts for international hunters across multiple species - competes directly with Metanoia for the same US trophy-hunter segment with comparable all-inclusive guided offerings.
• Birdwood Safaris: New Zealand-based guided hunting outfitter specializing in trophy species for international clients with similar full-service packages, lodge accommodation, and turnkey logistics support - competing for the same affluent US hunters.
• Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing: Wanaka-based New Zealand outfitter operating a luxury lodge offering guided hunts for Red Stag, Tahr, and other species to international hunters - virtually identical service model and customer base to Metanoia Ventures in the same geography, and the most direct local competitor.

Others

• Outdoors International: Hunting booking platform connecting US hunters with outfitters worldwide including New Zealand - comparable marketing/lead-generation channel for the same customer base, but does not directly compete as an outfitter.
• Safari Club International: US-based hunting industry association and organizer of the Great American Outdoor Show (a key Metanoia trade show venue) - comparable ecosystem participant that influences customer acquisition channels, conservation policy, and industry standards relevant to Metanoia's US trophy-hunter funnel.

Regional players

• John X Safaris: Premium South African luxury hunting outfitter serving international trophy hunters - alternative trophy-hunt destination competing for the same affluent US client dollars, but operating in a different geography (Africa vs NZ).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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