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Auckland · Seed–Growth · 28 people tracked
Also known as Icehouse
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Investment thesis
Icehouse Ventures backs exceptional New Zealand founders building globally transformative companies. Originating from Ice Angels, the country's first angel network established in 2003, it scaled into a venture capital firm having invested over $800m. It operates a suite of funds with varied portfolio strategies and maintains an active co-investor network of more than 3,000 investors. The firm believes New Zealand founders create world-class companies and significant value as an asset class, and includes funds focused on young founders (First Cut) and sustainable technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 29, 2026.
Team · 28 people
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What they invest in
from 91 of 109 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×35SaaS ×35Enterprise Software ×25Cleantech ×16Deep Tech ×15Hardware ×15Healthtech ×15Climate Tech ×13
HQs:New Zealand×40United States×12Australia×3United Kingdom×3Canada×1France×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 44 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×192 founders×143 founders×74+ founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
University of Auckland ×8Victoria University of Wellington ×6University of Otago ×5University of Cambridge ×4University of Canterbury ×4Auckland Grammar School ×2Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa ×2Stanford University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×8Business & Management ×6Computer Science ×4Economics ×4Life Sciences ×4Design & Architecture ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 45 founders with career history
Apple ×2Google ×2LanzaTech ×2Outset Ventures ×2Return On Science ×2Xero ×2
8 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 46 with degree data)
Investments · 109 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 102025 · 52024 · 52023 · 82022 · 52021 · 82020 · 142 dated
Avertana extracts minerals and chemicals from steel manufacturing waste slag using chemical processes, producing sustainable raw materials for industrial manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
James Obern(VP Commercial & Co-Founder)inMichael Oliver(CEO)inBrandon Swanepoel(VP Technical & Project Director)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelWNT Ventures
Quashed is an online insurance comparison platform where New Zealand consumers can compare, shop, and track their car, house, contents, landlord, motorcycle, and life insurance across multiple providers in one place.
FintechInsurTechMarketplacesAuckland, NZ
Wenbo L.(Founder)inJohn Kenneth Ganzan(Founder)in
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Spalk is a cloud-based platform that enables broadcasters to scale live commentary across sports events in multiple languages and markets.
Media & EntertainmentSaaSSports Tech
Ben Reynolds(Founder)inMichael Prendergast(Founder)in
Co-investorsApex CapitalStadia VenturesArc AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersSparkbox Ventures
Wayve develops embodied AI technology to enable autonomous vehicle systems for assisted and automated driving.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsLondon, GB
Alex Kendall(Founder)inAmar Shah(Founder)inAlex Kendall Amar Shah(Founder)
Co-investorsBalderton CapitalBritish Business BankSoftBank GroupSoftBank Vision FundTeachers' Venture GrowthBaillie Gifford+20 more
Alimetry develops the Gastric Alimetry system, a non-invasive body surface gastric mapping device that provides objective diagnostics for patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ
Greg O'Grady(Founder)inArmen Gharibans(Founder)inKaren O'Regan(CBO)inCraig Shannon(CTO)inChristie Dunwoodie(CFO)inChristopher Andrews(CMO)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundCerity Partners VenturesGD1MatūMovacOlympus Innovation Ventures+1 more
Anglera transforms unstructured product data into complete, AI-ready catalogs for ecommerce and B2B platforms.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Amay Aggarwal(CEO)inRay Iyer(CTO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorStartXBain Capital VenturesUnpopular Ventures
Appetise is a meal-planning app that generates recipes and smart shopping lists, letting users shop for ingredients online or in-store at their local supermarket.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaS
Elise(Co-Founder)Toby Hilliam (Skilton)(Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlack Sheep CapitalNZVCOIF VenturesOur Innovation FundSprout+1 more
Societies creates AI-powered simulations of human personas and attitudes to enable market research, audience analysis, and consumer insights at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB
James He(CEO)inPatrick Sharpe(CPO)inTom Whittle(Founder)in
Co-investorsKindred CapitalPioneerPoint72 VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorCapitalize VC+7 more
AskNicely provides a customer experience management platform that helps service businesses capture customer feedback and motivate teams to take action on insights.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSPortland, US
Aaron Ward(Founder)inTony Ward(Chief Executive Officer)inReagan Nickl(Chief Commercial Officer)inSharon Babkes(Chief Financial Officer)inBrian Fravel(VP of Marketing)inJolene Smith(VP of People and Culture)in
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersFive Elms Capital+1 more
Aspiring Materials develops sustainable materials technology with environmental impact focus.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Christopher Oze(Founder)inMark Chadderton(Founder)Matthew Watson(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsBetter Bite VenturesCreative HQ — The IncubatorImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdOutset VenturesMotion Capital
Astrix builds inflatable deployable components for spacecraft, including solar arrays, radiators, antennas, drag sails, and heat shields.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersMenlo VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)F2 Venture CapitalOutset VenturesWorkday Ventures
Atomic Tessellator combines computational physics with machine learning and enterprise software architecture, though the page does not specify its product offering or customer market.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials
Alain Richardt(Founder)
BoardDr. Priyank KumarProf. Simon Ringer
Co-investorsCrane Venture PartnersIn-Q-TelOutset VenturesSalus VenturesConfluentGD1+1 more
Basis manufactures a smart switchboard (electrical panel) for residential homes that provides energy monitoring, cost savings, and electrical safety features including shock and fire protection.
CleantechHardwareIoTAuckland, NZ
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Outset VenturesAccelBessemer Venture PartnersCostanoa VenturesKhosla Ventures+3 more
Uses UV light signals to boost seed and seedling genetic potential; domiciled in the USA.
Palmerston North
Jason Wargent(Executive Officer)inSteven Sibulkin(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Brown(Director)Mary Dimou(Director)John Bedbrook(Director)Kirsty Bellringer(Director)
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsAzolla VenturesBooster Innovation FundEnterprise AngelsiSelect Fund+5 more
CarbonCrop uses AI and automation to help landholders, carbon project developers, forestry consultants and primary sector exporters turn carbon removals from their land or supply chain into an asset.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechSaaS
Nick Butcher(CTO & Co-founder)inJulian Maclaren(Co-founder / Director)Alexey Rostapshov(Co-founder / Director)Mark Houghton Brown(Co-founder / Director)in
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZVCTractor VenturesWNT VenturesImpact Enterprise Fund
Caruso provides investor management and fund administration services, handling onboarding, AML/KYC compliance, investor communications, and registry maintenance for investment funds and fundraisers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsFantail VenturesGD1
CoffeeAI generates customized outreach emails and LinkedIn messages for sales professionals, using data analysis to tailor each message to the recipient and reduce time spent on prospect research.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAuckland, NZ
Will Haringa(Founder/ Co-CEO)inAryan Lobie(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCP VenturesHillfarrance Venture Capital
Cogo provides carbon insights and electrification platforms to help home and car owners transition to clean energy and reduce costs, partnering with financial institutions to deliver climate technology solutions.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechSaaSWellington, NZ
Ben Gleisner(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsGandel InvestNZ Growth Capital PartnersSoul Capital
Cotiss is a procurement intelligence platform that transforms unstructured communications—emails, meetings, contracts, and documents—into queryable, structured context for procurement decisions.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Harry Wilde(Founder)Matt O'Halloran(Founder)Matt Whiting(Founder)
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesBlackbird VenturesPhase One Ventures
E-Leviate is a New Zealand medical device company developing a long-acting silicone vaginal ring pessary that contains estriol released locally over the wear period, designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.
FemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Prathima Chowdary(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsNuance CapitalOutset Ventures
Jamie Beaton(Founder)Sharndré Kushor(Founder)
Co-investorsHighsage VenturesBeacon Capital
Cullbeck develops a hydrogen-based reactor that converts titanomagnetite (TTM) ironsand or crushed rock ore into Direct Reduced Iron in about 150 seconds, targeting the decarbonisation of steel production.
CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
Martin Hacon(CEO)
Co-investorsCreative HQ — The IncubatorClimate Venture Capital FundMotion CapitalOutset VenturesPunakaiki Fund
Daisy Lab is a New Zealand company using precision fermentation to produce dairy products without cows, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of traditional dairy farming.
BiotechClimate TechDeep TechFoodTech
Irina MillerinNikki FreedinEmily McIsaacin
Co-investorsEven CapitalOutset VenturesSustainable Food Ventures
DataMasque provides data masking and synthetic data solutions that generate "synthetically identical" customer data for development and operations.
CybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Grant(CEO & Co-founder)in
Co-investorsOIF VenturesOur Innovation FundWavemaker Partners
Datch offers a Diagnostic Agent, an AI tool for industrial maintenance that extracts and connects data from work orders, schematics, OEM manuals, and alarms to help frontline technicians complete first-time-right fixes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ben Purcell(CTO)inMark Fosdike(CEO)inAric Thorn(CPO)in
BoardErnst Sack(Director)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackhorn VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersBoeing HorizonX VenturesThird Prime
Dawn Aerospace builds space transportation infrastructure including flight-proven green chemical satellite propulsion systems, in-space refueling capabilities, and a reusable spaceplane.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechDelft, NL
Stefan Powell(Founder)inJeroen Wink(Founder)inJames Powell(Founder)inRobert Werner(Founder)inTobias Knop(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCAlpha FundsBalerion Space VenturesCrosscourt VenturesGlobal BrainANA Future Frontier Fund+1 more
Dawn provides digital therapy for insomnia treatment, offering patient-tailored programs delivered by sleep coaches.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Rahul Shivkumar(Co-Founder)Andreas Meistad(Co-Founder)Varun Krishnamurthy(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsKindred VenturesAlpha FundsANA Future Frontier FundBalerion Space VenturesCrosscourt VenturesGaingels+6 more
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Dexibit provides big data analytics and artificial intelligence tools to visitor attractions such as museums, galleries, theme parks, and stadiums to predict and analyze visitor behavior.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureSaaS
Angie Judge(Founder)
BoardRick(Chair)
Co-investorsArc AngelsCreative HQ — The IncubatorInvestible Climate Tech FundNZ Growth Capital PartnersVulpes Ventures
Konos Digital is a microphone with variable beam technology and network audio output for film, broadcast, and live sports applications.
HardwareRoboticsAuckland, NZ
Co-investorsDRONE FUNDNZ Growth Capital PartnersTechstarsJelix VenturesNZVC
Ethique is a company that sells gift cards and consumer products, with a focus on responsive customer service.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessAuckland, NZ
Brianne West(Founder)in
Factor builds software tools for energy pricing and portfolio management, aiming to replace slow, manual spreadsheet-based processes used by energy teams.
Climate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWellington, NZ
Alex Parkinson(Founder)Jessica Venning-Bryan(Founder)Maciej Skierkowski(Founder)Simon Pohlen(Founder)
Co-investorsBlack Nova VCBlackbird VenturesDarcy NauntonFlying Fox VenturesAfore CapitalHyde Park Angels
myFurbaby provides personalised dog feeding plans and pet food tailored to a dog's age, size, activity level, and needs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Ben(Founder)
FileInvite provides an automation layer for document collection in commercial lending, helping banks, credit unions, and other lenders reduce document turnaround times and improve borrower experiences.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBroomfield, US
James Sampson(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAngel HQArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsForefront VentureMainland Angel Investors+2 more
First AML is an anti-money laundering platform that combines AML, KYC, and KYB tools with AI and global data sources to help firms onboard and verify customers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Bion Behdin(Founder)Chris Caigou(Founder)Milan Cooper(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesCreative HQ — The IncubatorHeadlineHeadline Growth Management, LLCBedrock+1 more
Flowingly provides AI-powered process mapping and documentation software for organizations to create, visualize, and automate business workflows.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechSaaSAustralia, AU
Jon Kalaugher(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsGD1
Formus Labs develops software and tools for orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care, serving surgeons and clinical practitioners.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ
Thor Besier(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)inJustin Fernandez(Co-founder, Science Advisor)inJu Zhang(Founder, Chief Executive Officer)inA/Prof Justin Fernandez(Co-founder, Science Advisor)Antonije Velevski(Co-founder, former senior software engineer)inSarah Wixon(Head of Finance)in
Co-investorsCure Kids VenturesGD1Nuance CapitalNZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelPunakaiki Fund
FoundryLab produces metal casting parts for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries using 3D-printed ceramic molds and automated processes, delivering production-grade parts from CAD to finished product in 72 hours without tooling delays.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardwarePetone, Wellington, US
David Moodie(Founder)inPeter Beck(Director)Mike Collett(Director)
BoardVignesh Kumar(Director)inSamantha Wong(Director)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesEnterprise AngelsGD1NZVCOutset Ventures+4 more
Fuel50 provides skills intelligence software that helps organizations map the skills they have and the capabilities they need, then powers an internal talent marketplace connecting employees to roles, projects, and career paths.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLaguna Nigel, US
Anne Fulton(Executive Officer, Director)inJoanne Mills(Executive Officer, Director)Ron Shah(Executive Officer)in
BoardJames Andelman(Director)inAndrew Filipowski(Director)Brian Platz(Director)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBonfire VenturesEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersPeakSpan Capital PartnersShearwater Capital
Groov builds AI-powered platforms for healthcare systems and organizations to deliver personalized support in real time.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechMental HealthSaaS
John Kirwan(Co-founder & Board Member)inMatt Krogstad(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsArc Angels
Halter develops GPS-based collars and monitoring towers for livestock management on farms.
AgTechHardwareIoTWaikato, NZ
Co-investorsArc AngelsBessemer Venture PartnersBlackbird VenturesBond Capital ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Gen Capital+5 more
Halter provides a mobile and web platform for cattle and grazing management, combining satellite-enabled GPS collars with real-time pasture monitoring and data analytics.
AgTechHardwareIoTSaaS
Craig Piggott(Founder)
Co-investorsUbiquity VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersBlackbird VenturesBond Capital ManagementDCVC (Data Collective)Founders Fund+3 more
HeartLab provides a cloud-based platform that improves cardiology imaging workflows for medical teams.
Cloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Will Hewitt(Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsOutset VenturesFounders Fund
Hnry provides financial administration and tax services for self-employed individuals and sole traders.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAuckland, NZ
James Fuller(Founder)inClaire Fuller(Founder)inKaran(Managing Director, Australia)
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAthletic VenturesCreative HQ — The IncubatorEVPLeft Lane CapitalMovac+1 more
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Hot Lime Labs develops patented limestone-based CO2 capture technology that captures and releases CO2 and heat on demand for the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries such as horticulture, hydrogen production, and gas cleaning.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Tijs Robinson(Co-founder, CEO & Director)inVlatko Materic(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsAngel HQPacific ChannelClimate Venture Capital FundFlying Kiwi Angels
Hot Lime Labs develops thermochemical CO2 capture technology aimed at industrial decarbonisation in hard-to-abate industries.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersClimate Venture Capital FundFlying Kiwi Angels
Ideally provides consumer research and feedback tools for innovation teams to test product concepts, positioning, and marketing campaigns with real consumers at speed, reducing concept validation from months to days.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Brendan Cervin(Founder)James Donald(Founder)Joshua Nu'u-Steele(Founder)
Co-investorsOIF VenturesShearwater Capital
Inhibit Coatings develops antimicrobial coatings and additives that use silver permanently bound to polymer resin to inhibit bacterial growth without leaching.
CleantechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellington, NZ
Dr Tate(Co-creator of the technology)Prof. Johnston(Co-creator of the technology)
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsBooster Innovation FundEnterprise AngelsMatūNZ Growth Capital Partners
Ivo builds AI-based contract software for enterprise legal teams, used to review contracts and surface business insights from agreement portfolios.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechGreenville, US
Jacob Duligall(Founder)inMike Buiter(Chief Financial Officer)Richard Mansell(Chief Executive Officer)inDaniel Telehey(Chief Operating Officer)inMin-Kyu Jung(Founder)inMin-Kyu Jung Jacob Duligall(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesCostanoa VenturesFikaGD1Uncork CapitalFika Ventures+2 more
Jasper is a commercial real estate fund management firm that deploys and manages capital for institutional investors into industrial, logistics, and other asset classes across Australia and New Zealand.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechPropTechAuckland, NZ
Mark Campbell(CEO and Executive Director)in
Co-investorsBlackstoneArc AngelsFantail VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersCoatue ManagementFoundation Capital+5 more
Joyous offers a feedback platform positioned as an alternative to Qualtrics and other legacy tools, turning large volumes of responses into a prioritized action plan without manual work.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHR TechRoboticsSaaSLondon, GB
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesArc AngelsSquare Peg Capital
Joyous provides ketamine-assisted mental health treatment focused on patient accessibility and well-being.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSilicon Valley, US
Yossi Fishler(Founder)inMichaela White(Founder)in
Co-investorsJ-ImpactAirTree VenturesSquare Peg Capital
Kitea Health is a medical device company spun out of the Auckland University Bioengineering Institute, developing the Kitea System, a microscale wireless sensor technology with applications in hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid monitoring.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, US
Simon Malpas(Director, Chief Executive Officer)inNatalia Jones(Director, Chief Operations Officer)inBryon Wright(Chief Technical Officer)in
Co-investorsAngel HQCure Kids VenturesNZ Growth Capital PartnersPacific ChannelSoul CapitalElevate Capital+1 more
Marketplace platform for fabric producers and merchants
Co-investorsBig Basin CapitalAgriZeroNZAltered CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesInvest SouthPrelude Ventures+1 more
Kiwi is a fintech company offering a credit card product integrated with UPI payments, providing simple cashback rewards on everyday transactions.
ConsumerFintechNot stated, IN
Not stated(Co-Founder, COO & CFO)Anup Agrawal(Founder)Mohit Bedi(Founder)Siddharth Mehta(Founder)
Co-investorsStellaris Venture Advisors 2 LlpVertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.AgriZeroNZAltered CapitalBig Basin CapitalBreakthrough Energy Ventures+7 more
LawVu is a legal workspace platform that integrates matters, contracts, and spend management for in-house legal teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSTauranga, NZ
Sam Kidd(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsInsight PartnersMovacNZ Growth Capital Partners+1 more
LearnCoach provides online exam preparation and study tools for secondary school students, focusing on helping them improve grades in NCEA exams through personalized learning modules based on past exam questions.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
David CameroninMark Cameron(Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Marama Labs develops optical spectroscopy instruments for life-sciences research, leveraging surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy and nanoparticle characterization technology.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechDublin, IE
Eric Le Ru(Founder)inBrendan Darby(Co-founder & CEO)inMatthias Meyer(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZVCQuidnet VenturesRadar VenturesWNT Ventures+2 more
Melodics is a learning app for keys, pads, and drums that uses motivational mechanics and structured practice goals to help musicians improve their skills and timing.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Sam Gribben(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalArc AngelsHoku GroupNZ Growth Capital PartnersTractor VenturesHarmonix Music Systems
Helps you find your dream job in the U.S.
Mihailo Bozic(Cofounder)inDylan Gibbs(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsStartmate Launch ClubRedbud VC
Mint develops a chemistry-based process to recover critical minerals from electronic waste, avoiding high-temperature smelting.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
Will Barker(Founder)inOllie Crush(Founder)inMatt Bedingfield(Global President)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesEnterprise AngelsMovacOutset VenturesWNT Ventures+1 more
Mushroom Material develops sustainable packaging materials from mycelium.
AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsAuckland, NZ
Shaun Seaman(CEO)inJotinder Singh(CO)inPaul Guinibert(CTO)in
Co-investorsTechstarsWavemaker PartnersSEEDS Capital
DermaLayr develops a transdermal delivery platform using ultrafine bioactive nanofibres to enable active ingredients to penetrate deeper into skin.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsArc AngelsNuance Capital
Narrative develops AI-powered software for organizing and culling digital photographs, designed for professional photographers.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySaaSNew Zealand, NZ
James Broadbent(Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsGeneration VenturesStartFast VenturesTen ElevenTrousdale Ventures
Nectar provides personal loans to New Zealand consumers through a digital lending platform that combines fast application processing with human judgment in credit decisioning.
FintechAuckland, NZ
Symon Nausbaumin
Co-investorsMenloMenlo Ventures
Participated in NextWork's US$4.45M seed round.
Amber Winton(Founder)inAmber Joseph(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesGD1Cake VenturesPhase One Ventures
NILO develops technology to upcycle hard-to-recycle plastic waste, primarily polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), into materials for use in circular systems and safer products.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsArc AngelsPacific ChannelThe Column Group
Number8 develops solutions to increase productivity and reduce emissions in grass-fed cattle operations and their retail supply chain.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodAustralia, AU
Tom Williams(Co-founder)Alex Carpenter(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaMain Sequence VenturesPossible VenturesThe March Group
Nuro develops the Nuro Driver, a Level 4 self-driving system combining automotive-grade hardware and AI software that can be integrated into personally owned vehicles and commercial fleets.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsMountain View, US
Dave Ferguson(Founder)inJiajun Zhu(Founder)inAndrew Chapin(Chief Operating Officer)inMike Mancini(Chief Financial Officer)James Owens(Chief Legal & Policy Officer)Andrew Clare(Chief Technology Officer (as of September 2024))in
Co-investorsUberArc AngelsBaillie GiffordBasis Set VenturesBow CapitalConnetic Ventures+15 more
Oi manufactures certified organic tampons, pads, liners, reusable period underwear, and menstrual cups for women.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechNew Zealand, NZ
Dr Emma Ellis(Chief Medical Officer)
Co-investorsArc Angels
OpenStar develops compact fusion energy technology using a levitated dipole approach and high-temperature superconducting systems, working toward commercial fusion.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyWellington, NZ
Ratu Mataira(Founder)inThomas Berry(Co-founder & Chief Product Officer)inDarren Garnier(Chief Science Officer)inRod Badcock(Chief Technology Officer)inNicole Ferguson(VP - Finance)inBen Taylor-Bryant(VP - Investor Relations)in
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesNZ Growth Capital PartnersOutset VenturesRadar VenturesThe Engine Ventures
Outlier is developing a reusable, uncrewed satellite platform that provides access to microgravity in orbit with safe return of payloads to Earth.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesInvestible Climate Tech FundGD1Global from Day OneSide Stage Ventures
Parrot Analytics offers an Investment Intelligence System that uses audience demand and content supply data to estimate the financial value of TV shows and movies, projecting gross earnings, licensing opportunities, and return scenarios.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital PartnersNZVC
Partly develops AI-based parts data infrastructure used by enterprises in the global vehicle repair industry.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaS
Mark Song(Founder)inEvan Jia(Founder)Levi Fawcett(Founder)Nathan Taylor(Founder)Tony Austin(Founder)
Co-investorsActivant CapitalAirTree VenturesBlackbird VenturesOctopus VenturesSquare Peg CapitalTen13+1 more
Pyper Vision develops fog-casting technology that forecasts fog over airports, aimed at reducing fog-related flight delays and disruptions in the aviation sector.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechSaaS
Emily Blythe(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsNZVCOutset VenturesMainland Angel Investors
Re-Leased provides a cloud-based property and lease management platform for real estate businesses globally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Co-investorsJLL SparkJLL Spark Global VenturesMovac
RespirAq develops the RespirAq Active Humidifier System, a compact, battery-powered device that provides active heated humidification for mechanically ventilated patients without an external water supply, using a thermo-responsive smart material to capture and release moisture from the patient's breath.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsEven CapitalMovacOutset VenturesCure Kids Ventures
Scentian Bio combines synthetic biology and AI to develop biosensors based on synthesized insect odorant receptors, creating a digital sense of smell and taste that can detect and measure the concentration of thousands of compounds.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Andrew Králíček(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)inJonathan Good(Chief Executive Officer)inColm Carraher(Chief Scientific Officer)inNikki Lorigan(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundDYDX CapitalSproutFinistere VenturesOurCrowdToyota Ventures
Sharesies is an investment platform that allows customers to buy and sell shares, ETFs, managed funds, and cryptocurrencies across New Zealand, US, and Australian markets, with features including auto-invest, AI-powered search, and portfolio management tools.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechAuckland, NZ
Leighton Roberts(Founder)inBen Crotty(Founder)inMartyn Smith(Founder)inBrooke Roberts(Founder)Richard Clark(Founder)Sonya Williams(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesArc AngelsCreative HQ — The IncubatorEven CapitalNZVCRogue Insight Capital+2 more
Shutterspeed builds Manifest, an AI-based cost-to-serve platform for agencies that automatically tracks team time, effort, and software tool usage without manual timesheets.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSAuckland, NZ
Henry Collinson(Founder)in
Shuttlerock helps brands, agencies, and media platforms create and scale digital content through in-house creative services combined with technology.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechNelson, NZ
Jonny Hendriksen(Chief Executive Officer / Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Side is a digital staffing platform offering four services for temporary (interim), fixed-term, and permanent hiring, including full-service recruitment, contract and payroll administration, and seasonal workforce staffing.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Co-investorsAglae VenturesFly VenturesKima VenturesAirTree VenturesSide Stage Ventures
Solve is a marketing automation platform that assembles reusable content blocks into personalized messages and automatically manages send frequency and timing for each customer.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsAcurio VenturesArc AngelsBowery CapitalOctaveRolling Fun GP20VC+2 more
Starboard offers an AI agent that automates the freight quoting workflow for freight forwarders, reading RFQs, sourcing carrier rates, applying margins, and generating quotes.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSToronto, CA
Sumeet T(Founder)Sumeet Trehan(Founder)
Co-investorsFlair VenturesGaruda VenturesAltered CapitalEclipseEclipse VenturesEverywhere Ventures+3 more
Starboard provides company formation and compliance services for startups and businesses, simplifying legal registration and regulatory requirements.
Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsITERATIVEAltered CapitalEclipseEverywhere VenturesGaruda VenturesKing River Capital+1 more
Tandem is a marketplace that simplifies commercial office space search for companies by consolidating market access, verified pricing and availability, and expert negotiation support in one platform.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Rafi Sands(CEO)inSean Miller(CTO)inBrendan Suh(Founder)inBen Lowenstein(Product)inChristophe Barre(Founder)inAl Harth Al-janaby(Founder)
Co-investorsJ4 VenturesMaiora Rebel VenturesPioneerSoma CapitalThe 23 FundThe MBA Fund+29 more
Ternary Energy develops electrochemistry-based solutions to provide secure, affordable, emissions-free energy to industrial and urban customers.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Sean Molloy(Founder)inDr Sean Simpson(Executive Chairman & Co-founder)inProfessor Aaron Marshall(CSO & Co-founder)inAaron T. Marshall(Founder)Sean Simpson(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesOutset Ventures
The Insides Company develops medical devices for patients recovering from severe intestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, and intestinal fistulas.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAuckland, NZ
Ian Bissett(Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer)John(Co-founder & COO)Rob(Co-founder & CTO)Garth(CEO)
BoardDennis(Chairman)
Co-investorsArc AngelsCure Kids VenturesNZ Growth Capital Partners
Thinkladder is a mobile app that helps users identify negative or harmful thoughts and replace them with alternative perspectives through insights curated by mental wellbeing professionals and AI.
AI & Machine LearningMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsArc Angels
Toku Eyes develops AI-driven solutions for eye health diagnostics and monitoring, bringing together medical expertise in endocrinology and ophthalmology with artificial intelligence capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Michael V. McConnell(Chief Health Officer and Interim CEO)inFrancesca Logan(Chief Commercial Officer)inYariv Levin(Chief Compliance, Ethics and Clinical Affairs Officer)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsOutset VenturesBlockchain CapitalF-Prime CapitalFunders Club Managementgmjp+7 more
Brand tracking platform used by 1,000+ consumer brands across 25 markets to measure the impact of brand-building; acquired Hall to add AI visibility.
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesDesigner FundFootworkAltos VenturesShasta Ventures+1 more
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Connor Archbold(Founder)James Hurman(Founder)Matt Herbert(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesDesigner FundFootwork
Tradify is a job management software built for tradespeople to streamline business operations including paperwork and administrative tasks.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Curtis Bailey(Founder)
Co-investorsArc AngelsSE Ventures
Upstock is a wholesale ordering platform for FMCG foodservice suppliers that automates orders, invoicing, payments, and logistics, and connects suppliers with grocery and foodservice buyers through an online marketplace.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaS
Philip Fierlinger(Co-founder)inMatt Watson(Founder)inDuncan Ritchie(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAngel HQArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsNZVCPossible Ventures
Vertus Energy develops waste-to-energy technologies for anaerobic digestion plants, including BRIO, a unit that increases waste processing capacity and biogas energy potential, and BODA, a carbon sequestration and conversion technology that upgrades biogas to bio-methane or converts captured CO₂ and H₂ into Renewable Natural Gas.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAPEX VenturesEnergy Capital VenturesOutset VenturesStartmate
Vessev develops electric hydrofoiling technology and builds vessels for marine transport, aiming to make water travel more sustainable.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Eric Laakmann(Founder)inMax Olson(Founder)inGarry Jolliffe(COO)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackbird VenturesGD1Infinite CapitalNZVCShasta Ventures
VidApp is a platform for building and running premium subscription apps across mobile, web, and TV, with tools for content, community, and payments.
Creator EconomySaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness
David Hancock(Founder)inRory Hancock(Founder)in
Co-investorsArc AngelsEnterprise AngelsNZ Growth Capital Partners
Watchful provides AI-powered autonomous security monitoring that uses computer vision to detect and respond to threats across camera feeds 24/7, with human oversight reserved for critical events.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTPropTechSaaSAuckland, NZ
Joshua Parsons(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesVertex Ventures IsraelCritical VenturesVertex Ventures
Wellumio develops axana®, a portable, energy-efficient MRI system based on its Pulsed Gradient Free Mapping (PGFM) technology, designed to detect acute stroke quickly in front-line care settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Shieak Tzeng(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inSergei Obruchkov(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inGyan Barik(Executive Director, Business Operations & Australia)inZiad Rouag(General Manager USA)Harry Marfatia(Head of Finance)in
BoardSia Moussavi(Board Chairman)
Co-investorsBooster Innovation FundCure Kids VenturesEnterprise AngelsNuance CapitalNZ Growth Capital PartnersOutset Ventures+1 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AdheriumArchiProContentedCrimson EducationDawn AerospaceESGFoxgloveGenoapayGooglePrenoVortex Power Systems
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Icehouse Ventures made?
- Icehouse Ventures has 109 tracked investments, including 17 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Icehouse Ventures invest at?
- Icehouse Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is Icehouse Ventures's typical check size?
- Icehouse Ventures typically writes checks of $120K – $2.4M.
- What sectors does Icehouse Ventures focus on?
- Icehouse Ventures focuses on Consumer, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Icehouse Ventures located?
- Icehouse Ventures is headquartered in Auckland, NZ.
- Does Icehouse Ventures lead rounds?
- Icehouse Ventures has led 11 of the 56 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Icehouse Ventures co-invest with?
- Icehouse Ventures most often shares deals with Arc Angels, NZ Growth Capital Partners, Enterprise Angels, among 126 tracked co-investors.
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