Icehouse Ventures
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Auckland, New Zealand
Countries of investment
- New Zealand
Investment stages
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
- Growth
Industries
- SaaS
- Fintech
- AgTech
- HealthTech
- Deep Tech
- Consumer Technology
- Climate Tech
About
Icehouse Ventures is one of New Zealand’s most active venture firms, investing from pre-seed to growth. The firm plays a central role in the country’s startup ecosystem, providing capital, mentorship, and follow-on funding across multiple funds.
Icehouse Ventures is one of New Zealand’s most active venture firms, investing from pre-seed to growth. The firm plays a central role in the country’s startup ecosystem, providing capital, mentorship, and follow-on funding across multiple funds.
Investment Thesis
Icehouse Ventures invests across the startup lifecycle in New Zealand-founded companies, backing ambitious founders from inception through scale. Their thesis emphasizes ecosystem development and long-term partnership to build globally competitive companies from smaller domestic markets.
Manager's Experience
The managers have deep ecosystem experience backing New Zealand startups from inception through growth, supporting founders across multiple sectors.
Team
Robbie Paul – CEO
Jack McQuire – Partner
Barnaby Marshall – Partner
Jo Wickham – Partner
Jason Wang – Partner
Tim Brown – Venture Partner
Tom Furlong – Venture Partner
Portfolio
Rocket Lab
Halter
Crimson Education
LawVu
Shuttlerock
Hnry
Sharesies
Tradify