Because your future matters

Tempo was launched in 2023 with a vision to give all Kiwis a fair shot at their future. To achieve this, we've made it our mission to make investing simple, guided, and accessible.

Born from a simple truth

Most Kiwis dream of a better future, but for many, those dreams can feel out of reach. At Tempo, we believe everyone deserves a simple, supportive way to invest in the future they want.

From overwhelm to opportunity

Tempo grew out of a shared frustration. We saw how confusing and overwhelming it was for everyday New Zealanders to get started with investing.

There’s no shortage of options – what people desire is guidance, confidence, and clarity.

Turning small steps into lasting change

We set out to make investing simpler – helping you take small, confident steps towards your dreams. With the right guidance, anyone can steadily build towards the life they want. What began as an idea among a handful of determined people in Wellington grew into New Zealand’s first guided investing app in 2023.
90+ years
Forsyth Barr investing expertise
2023
Tempo launched
$150k+
Average goal target amount
19 years
Average goal duration
As of Nov 2025

Led by experience, driven by purpose

Behind Tempo is a team of experienced leaders from the worlds of finance, tech, and design. They share one goal – creating a better future for all New Zealanders. They’re the driving force behind Tempo’s mission to make investing simpler and more accessible.

Blair Willems

Head of Tempo

Vincent Boucheny

Head of Engineering

Maia Visnovsky

Head of Customer Experience & Design

Jason Willows

Product Owner

What our customers say about Tempo

“With Tempo I can get ahead financially by letting the experts guide my investments for me. I only wish I started growing my money sooner!”

Mitchell, 34

“I like that I can see where my money’s going, without much investment literacy, and it's helped me understand why long-term investments really work.”

Emily, 23

“Tempo has completely changed the way I think about investing. It has taken all the guesswork out and has made it incredibly easy.”

Merryl, 29

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Expertise you can trust

While we’re young at heart, we’re also backed by over 90 years of investing expertise from Forsyth Barr. That means the guidance you receive isn’t just friendly – it’s trusted, credible, and proven. Guidance that’s designed to help you achieve your goals.

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