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Has the Minister or his officials sought any explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to what "values" divergence prompted venture capital firm Soul Capital to exit its investment in the company, as reported by NBR on 10 October 2025; if so, what was the explanation provided?

Answered Question 18095 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister or his officials sought any explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to what "values" divergence prompted venture capital firm Soul Capital to exit its investment in the company, as reported by NBR on 10 October 2025; if so, what was the explanation provided?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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No.