--- title: Icehouse Ventures | Resources | Startups (3) description: Startups | Articles and resources about Venture Capital, Angel Investing and New Zealand Technology Startups from Icehouse Ventures. (3) --- [![Icehouse Ventures](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Icehouse_Ventures_Monogram_Black-1.png?width=40&height=40&name=Icehouse_Ventures_Monogram_Black-1.png "Icehouse Ventures")](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz) - [Founders](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/founders) - [Investors](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/investors) - [Portfolio](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/portfolio) - [Blog](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Focus.jpg)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-startups-die-of-indigestion-than-starvation) ## [More Startups Die of Indigestion Than Starvation: The Importance of Focus and your Anti-Strategy](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-startups-die-of-indigestion-than-starvation) January 2025 by [Barnaby Marshall](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/barnaby-marshall) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [Founders](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/founders), [Community](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/community) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-startups-die-of-indigestion-than-starvation#comments-listing) It’s said that more companies die of indigestion than starvation—meaning they get distracted by shiny new opportunities, spreading focus too thin to be effective. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-startups-die-of-indigestion-than-starvation) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/vessev.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/big-losses-and-bigger-wins-of-2024) ## [Big losses and bigger wins of 2024](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/big-losses-and-bigger-wins-of-2024) December 2024 by [Robbie Paul](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/robbie-paul) posted in [Funds](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/funds), [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo), [Technology](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/technology), [Growth](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/growth) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/big-losses-and-bigger-wins-of-2024#comments-listing) ###### The New Zealand Startup 2024 Year in Review [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/big-losses-and-bigger-wins-of-2024) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Pie%20Funds%20image.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/designed-by-apple-in-california) ## [Designed by Apple in California](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/designed-by-apple-in-california) October 2024 by [Robbie Paul](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/robbie-paul) posted in [Funds](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/funds), [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo), [Technology](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/technology), [Growth](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/growth) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/designed-by-apple-in-california#comments-listing) ###### [I'm excited to share that Pie Funds has invested $10m into Growth Fund II, bringing us to $98m of our $100m target.](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pie-funds-management-ltd/)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. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/designed-by-apple-in-california) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Startup%20Blueprint%205.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-hanieyee) ## [Startup Blueprint: Hanie Yee, CCO and Chief of Staff at Alimetry](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-hanieyee) October 2024 by [Michaela Egbers](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/michaela-egbers) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [Founders](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/founders), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-hanieyee#comments-listing) ###### 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. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-hanieyee) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/TRADIFY_HEADSHOTSMICHAEL-3%201.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/reflections-on-tradify-and-the-venture-ecosystem) ## [Reflections on Tradify and the Venture Ecosystem](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/reflections-on-tradify-and-the-venture-ecosystem) October 2024 by [Robbie Paul](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/robbie-paul) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo), [Growth](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/growth), [Community](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/community) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/reflections-on-tradify-and-the-venture-ecosystem#comments-listing) ###### Read the 7 reflections from Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul, following Tradify's impending acquisition by Access Group. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/reflections-on-tradify-and-the-venture-ecosystem) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Edit%20GFI%20Annual%20Report%20-%20Final%20Public%20Release%20copy.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/growth-fund-1-annual-report) ## [10 Key Takeaways from our Growth Fund I Annual Report](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/growth-fund-1-annual-report) September 2024 by [Robbie Paul](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/robbie-paul) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo), [Growth](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/growth), [Community](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/community) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/growth-fund-1-annual-report#comments-listing) ###### Read the 10 key takeaways from Icehouse Ventures CEO Robbie Paul, following the release of our Growth Fund I Annual Report.  [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/growth-fund-1-annual-report) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Startup%20Blueprint_Partly.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-levifawcett) ## [Startup Blueprint: Levi Fawcett, Co-Founder and CEO of Partly](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-levifawcett) August 2024 by [Michaela Egbers](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/michaela-egbers) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [Founders](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/founders), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-levifawcett#comments-listing) ###### 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. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-levifawcett) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Startup%20Blueprint-1.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-ideally) ## [Startup Blueprint: James Donald, Brendan Cervin, and Joshua Nu'u-Steele, co-founders of Ideally](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-ideally) July 2024 by [Michaela Egbers](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/michaela-egbers) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [Founders](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/founders), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-ideally#comments-listing) ###### 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.  [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-ideally) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/TB_IV%201.jpg)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-shots-on-goal) ## [More Shots on Goal](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-shots-on-goal) July 2024 by [Robbie Paul](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/robbie-paul) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo), [Growth](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/growth), [Community](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/community) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-shots-on-goal#comments-listing) ###### 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. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/more-shots-on-goal) --- [![](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/hubfs/Startup%20Blueprint%203.png)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-janinegrainger) ## [Startup Blueprint: Janine Grainger, CEO and Co-Founder of Easy Crypto](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-janinegrainger) May 2024 by [Michaela Egbers](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/author/michaela-egbers) posted in [Startups](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/startups), [Founders](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/founders), [CEO](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/topic/ceo) [0 Comments](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-janinegrainger#comments-listing) ###### 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. [Read More](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/startup-blueprint-janinegrainger) [Prev](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups/page/2) [All posts](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/all) [Next](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups/page/4) - [Recent](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups/page/3#tab-1) - [Popular](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups/page/3#tab-2) - [Categories](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups/page/3#tab-3) ### Lists by Topic - [Startups (55)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/startups) - [Founders (38)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/founders) - [CEO (34)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/ceo) - [Community (20)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/community) - [Growth (16)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/growth) - [Technology (16)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/technology) - [Venture Capital (9)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/venture-capital) - [Portfolio (8)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/portfolio) - [Funds (7)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/funds) - [Investment (4)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/investment) - [AIP (1)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/aip) - [Board (1)](https://resources.icehouseventures.co.nz/blog/tag/board) see all # About Icehouse Ventures is a venture capital firm with a mission to be transformative investors in transformative Kiwi companies. Over the last 20 years, they have scaled to become New Zealand’s most active venture investor, investing more than $800m into 390+ companies. We were among the earliest investors Halter, Sharesies, Tracksuit, Partly, Hnry, Crimson Education, Dawn Aerospace, and more.  # Links - [Raise](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/founders) - [Invest](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/investors) - [Portfolio](https://www.icehouseventures.co.nz/portfolio) # Contact [hello@icehouseventures.co.nz](mailto:hello@icehouseventures.co.nz) 125 Saint Georges Bay Road, Parnell Auckland, 1052 Copyright 2026 | Icehouse Ventures