VC 101:

An Intro to
NZ Startup Investing

A three-part online series demystifying venture capital and helping everyday investors learn more about investing in NZ’s most promising early-stage tech companies.
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A free, three-part webinar series

Join for one session or attend all three—there’s no cost. Attend all three sessions to be entered to win one of 10 seats to watch our annual Demo Day, being held on May 22nd 2025.

This series is designed for investors wanting to learn more about startup investing. Hosted by partners from Icehouse Ventures, you can ask questions and gain insights from over 20 years of experience investing in startup and growth-stage companies, with real-world examples from our portfolio of more than 350 startups.
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SESSION 1: WED 26 MARCH, 5-6PM

Inside Scoop — Who’s Who, War Stories & More

This session explores what venture capital is and the types of companies that are invested in. Hear real stories from New Zealand’s startup scene and learn how the ecosystem has evolved over the years, including key success stories that have shaped the industry.

SESSION 2: WED 2 APRIL, 5-6PM

How VCs Invest — Strategy & Process

How do VCs decide to invest? This session covers the different stages of startup fundraising, how investment decisions are made, what due diligence involves, and setting investment terms.

SESSION 3: WED 9 APRIL, 5-6PM

Risks & Rewards — Insights from 350 Investments

In this session, you'll learn about diversification, how VC portfolios are designed, the risk and rewards of VC investing, and key lessons Icehouse Ventures has gleaned from backing over 350 companies.

Hosted by our Partners

Left to right: Barnaby marshall, Jo Wickham, Robbie Paul, Jason Wang & Jack McQuire

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Let us know whether you'd like to attend specific sessions, or all 3.

Who are Icehouse Ventures?

We’re a New Zealand venture capital firm backing exceptional Kiwi founders building transformative tech companies.

Over the past 23 years, we’ve grown into NZ’s most active early-stage investor, with $400M in funds under management and a portfolio of 350+ companies. We invest from first cheque to global expansion—spanning industries from spaceplanes to SaaS—and are among the earliest supporters of Dawn Aerospace, Halter, Crimson Education, Hnry, Sharesies, Partly, Tracksuit, and more.

We believe in a future vastly brighter than imaginable today—driven by ambitious founders turning their ideas into reality. Our mission is to tip the odds of success in their favour by removing barriers and fuelling ambition through capital, expertise, and a global network of investors and supporters.

INVESTING IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE

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