Designed by Apple in California

October 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Funds, Startups, CEO, Technology, Growth

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I'm excited to share that Pie Funds has invested $10m into Growth Fund II, bringing us to $98m of our $100m target. Their investment supports my case that the next Apple should be built from New Zealand. That may sound far-fetched so here are the reasons why it is possible.
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Startup Blueprint: Hanie Yee, CCO and Chief of Staff at Alimetry

October 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

A sit down with Hanie Yee, CCO and Chief of Staff at Alimetry. With 23 years in HealthTech across biotech, pharma, and medical devices, Hanie joined Alimetry to lead commercialisation efforts for their AI-powered gut health wearable. In this interview, she discusses the shift from corporate to startup, building a go-to-market strategy, and the potential global impact of Kiwi-led healthcare innovation.
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Reflections on Tradify and the Venture Ecosystem

October 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Startups, CEO, Growth, Community

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Read the 7 reflections from Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul, following Tradify's impending acquisition by Access Group.
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10 Key Takeaways from our Growth Fund I Annual Report

September 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Startups, CEO, Growth, Community

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Read the 10 key takeaways from Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul, following the release of our Growth Fund I Annual Report. 
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Startup Blueprint: Levi Fawcett, Co-Founder and CEO of Partly

August 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

Hear from Levi Fawcett, Co-Founder and CEO of Partly. Levi shares the 'aha' moment that sparked Partly's creation, how his past experiences shaped the company's DNA, and offers advice to entrepreneurs on capital raising following Partly's record-breaking New Zealand Series A round.
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Startup Blueprint: James Donald, Brendan Cervin, and Joshua Nu'u-Steele, co-founders of Ideally

July 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

Hear from co-founders of Ideally, James Donald, Brendan Cervin, and Joshua Nu'u-Steele. They share how a distinctive brand and clearly defined value prop set them up for early growth, the lessons they've learned from their collective wealth of experience in tech, and their philosophy on attracting exceptional talent whilst scaling rapidly. 
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More Shots on Goal

July 2024 by Robbie Paul posted in Startups, CEO, Growth, Community

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Allbirds founder and former All White, Tim Brown, has joined Icehouse Ventures. Read Icehouse Ventures CEO, Robbie Paul's perspectives that informed Tim's appointment.
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Startup Blueprint: Janine Grainger, CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto

May 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

Hear from CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto, Janine Grainger. Janine shares actionable tips on how to build a remote-first, high-performing team, how they are educating their audience in an asset class known for high risk and volatility, co-founder relationships, and her advice for minorities breaking into tech.
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Startup Blueprint: Scott Maud, CFO of Trade Me

April 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

Hear from finance leader and CFO of Trade Me, Scott Maud. He shares his perspectives on the evolving role of finance in different stages of business growth, the importance of crafting an equity story, and the critical role finance plays in translating business strategy into actionable initiatives. He also offers valuable insight on on decision-making, capital allocation, and prioritising key business initiatives.
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Startup Blueprint: Barnaby Marshall, Partner at Icehouse Ventures

March 2024 by Michaela Egbers posted in Startups, Founders, CEO

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The Startup Blueprint series shares insights from the founders and operators building companies & ideas defining what the world could become. Hear about their journeys, learn from their insights, and maybe leave with a dose of inspiration. 

We sat down with one of our own, Barnaby Marshall, Partner at Icehouse Ventures.
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