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Icehouse Ventures

Auckland, New Zealand · Invests in Asia · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSCybersecuritySales & Marketing TechFintechEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthClimate & Clean EnergyBiotech & Life SciencesEdTechAerospace & DefenseLegal & RegtechSecurity & CybersecurityMarketing & Adtech

Thesis

Back exceptional Kiwi founders building globally transformative companies, from day one to IPO. New Zealand founders represent a significantly undervalued asset class, and Icehouse provides capital plus an ecosystem of 3,000+ investors and deep operational support.

Likely not a fit for

Non-New Zealand-connected founders (primary focus is Kiwi founders); pure R&D with no commercialization path.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$600M
Decision process
Investment Committee

Partners & team

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Robbie Paul

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Tim Brown

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Tom Furlong

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Matt Gunn

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Scott Turner

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Peter Thomson

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Mason Bleakley

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Steph Benseman

PrincipalPrincipal, Head of Portfolio Services

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Portfolio

HalterEcommerce Marketplaces

Halter.co is a premium domain for sale, offering a one-time purchase with a 100% refund if transfer fails. It provides smart brand and domain ideas, and handles domain transfer assistance.

Dawn AerospaceAerospace Defense

Dawn Aerospace is a space transportation company developing the fastest and highest-flying aircraft ever to take off from a runway, alongside refuellable satellite propulsion. Their spaceplane, Aurora, combines the extreme performance of rocket propulsion with the reusability of conventional airplanes to enable high-frequency, low-cost access to suborbital space.

SharesiesFintech Payments

Sharesies is a platform that unites spending, investing, saving, insurance, and KiwiSaver, allowing users to manage their wealth effectively. It offers features for both personal and business investments, including employee share schemes and capital market services.

TradifyEnterprise Software

Tradify is an all-in-one job management software designed specifically for tradespeople, helping them manage inquiries, quotes, jobs, staff, invoices, and payments efficiently.

Crimson EducationEdtech

Crimson Education is a premium college admissions consultancy that helps ambitious students gain acceptance into top universities, including Ivy League schools. They offer a team-based approach with expert guidance in academics, testing, extracurriculars, and application essays.

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HnryEnterprise Software

Hnry is a digital accounting service designed for sole traders, freelancers, and contractors, offering automatic tax calculations, invoicing, expense management, and on-demand support from accountants.

AskNicelyEnterprise Software

AskNicely is a customer experience management platform that provides actionable insights through AI-powered surveys to improve customer experiences and drive business growth.

LawVuEnterprise Software

LawVu is an AI-powered legal workspace designed for in-house legal teams, enabling them to manage requests, matters, contracts, and spend in one connected platform.

PartlyEnterprise Software

Partly provides a common protocol standardising how the parts industry communicates, utilizing AI models to enhance efficiency across the auto parts supply chain.

FirstAMLFintech Payments

FirstAML provides a comprehensive AML, KYC, and KYB software solution that integrates multiple tools into a single platform, powered by AI and global data sources. It aims to streamline compliance processes for businesses of all sizes.

WayveRobotics Automation

Wayve is pioneering a new era for automated driving with its advanced AI technology, focusing on embodied AI for autonomy and next-gen autonomous driving solutions.

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Icehouse Ventures Research Investment Thesis Icehouse Ventures is New Zealand's most active early-stage venture capital firm, founded in 2003. Their mission is to back "exceptional Kiwi founders building global companies," operating across the full startup lifecycle "from day one to IPO." The firm believes New Zealand founders represent a significantly undervalued asset class that can build world-

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