# Squirrel: Financial services, Auckland, New Zealand

> Squirrel: Squirrel is a prominent mortgage broker in New Zealand, recognized for its expertise in property finance. Based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/squirrel-5 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Squirrel

Squirrel is a prominent mortgage broker in New Zealand, recognized for its expertise in property finance.

Funding reported Last round: Equity crowdfunding

Financial services Auckland, New Zealand

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2008 18 years old
- **Team:** 130 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 3.4M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Equity crowdfunding Apr 2016

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Squirrel

Squirrel is a prominent mortgage broker in New Zealand, recognized for its expertise in property finance.

Founded in 2008, the company operates nationwide with key offices in Christchurch, Wellington, and other locations. Squirrel specializes in helping home buyers, developers, and builders secure financing, offering tailored mortgage solutions and non-bank lending options for those who may not meet traditional bank criteria. The company facilitates the purchase of over $3 billion worth of property annually and provides specialized services in construction lending, subdivision funding, and small-scale development finance. Squirrel also offers investment products, including the Squirrel Monthly Income Fund, which aims for competitive annual returns secured by a diverse portfolio of loans. With a commitment to serving a diverse clientele, Squirrel employs multilingual advisers and actively engages with the community through educational webinars and investment discussions.

## What company datasets say Squirrel raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **3.4M** in the source's currency

Rounds **1**

Last round **Equity crowdfunding**

Last round size **3.4M**

Last round date **Apr 2016**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Financial services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 522310, 523940, SIC 6162
- **Region:** Auckland
- **Revenue:** 455k a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/squirrel-group)

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