Raising with Icehouse Ventures

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We back exceptional Kiwi founders building global companies, from pre-seed through to IPO.
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We've been the early supporters of Kiwi founders for over 20 years, investing $800m+ in over 390 New Zealand companies.

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INVESTMENT CRITERIA

What do we invest in?

We look for founders with deep domain expertise who aspire to build global companies that can change an industry. We've invested in all kinds of ventures from new chemical processes extracting gold from e-waste, to solar-powered collars that are changing the future of farming, and software to help all New Zealanders' access the public stock market. We invest in first rounds, all the way to IPO.
Philosophy

Our Philosophy

We see a world where our future is vastly brighter than imaginable today—created by exceptional founders turning their ideas into reality.

Building globally transformative companies takes time, with hurdles and unforeseen challenges along the way. Success isn’t guaranteed, and often, those who achieve it must go offshore to access the resources and expertise necessary for growth.

Our mission is to ensure that every exceptional founder in New Zealand has the odds of success tipped in their favour because they have supporters fueling them with what they need to become transformative. And that winning on a global stage isn't defined by physical location, because world-class resources transcend geographical distance.

Icehouse Ventures exists to back exceptional Kiwi founders building global technology companies, providing access to capital, expertise, and a network of thousands who share the belief it can be done from our own backyard.

A brighter future, founded in Aotearoa New Zealand.
"From day one the Icehouse Ventures team have helped us unlock potential in our business. Not only providing funding but also their vast international network of connections. There's no better partner for building a successful global business from NZ."
David Inggs
CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF ROCOS

Resources

IV Term Sheet Template
Updated 21st March 2021
IV Pitch Deck Best Practice
Updated 10th Feb 2025
NZ Venture Capital Landscape Overview
Investment Readiness Flowchart

Get started with Icehouse Ventures

Backing NZ’s exceptional founders building global companies.