The Icehouse

The Icehouse, established in 2001 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. Backed by the New Zealand government and owned by The ICE Foundation, it provides growth support, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help SMEs and startups thrive. Additionally, The Icehouse Ventures, founded in 2003, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, typically from pre-seed to series A rounds, with investments ranging from USD 1 to USD 10 million per company. The firm aims to support around 30 companies over the next three years.

Stephanie Benseman

Principal

Mason Bleakley

Principal

Tom Furlong JD

Venture Partner

Bex Gidall

Associate

Lane Litz

Venture Partner

Barnaby Marshall

Partner

Jack McQuire

Partner

Robbie Paul

CEO

Jo Wickham

Partner

Past deals in Market Research

Marama Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Marama Labs Limited is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing and marketing innovative UV-Vis spectroscopy technology. Its primary product is a spectrophotometer designed to identify and measure the characteristics of turbid samples by utilizing the spectral properties of light. This technology simplifies the analytical process by eliminating the need for multiple pre-testing processing and filtering steps, thereby allowing users to maintain sample integrity and significantly reduce measurement turnaround time. The instrument effectively measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of both clear and turbid liquids, catering to the needs of customers seeking efficient and accurate scientific analysis.

Ideally

Seed Round in 2024
Ideally is a technology company that provides an on-demand consumer testing platform for brands. It enables clients to swiftly gather statistically representative feedback from diverse global audiences, helping them to identify growth opportunities, analyze competitors, and validate innovative ideas. The platform offers a more cost-effective solution, being 10 times cheaper than traditional methods.

Marama Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Marama Labs Limited is a New Zealand-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing and marketing innovative UV-Vis spectroscopy technology. Its primary product is a spectrophotometer designed to identify and measure the characteristics of turbid samples by utilizing the spectral properties of light. This technology simplifies the analytical process by eliminating the need for multiple pre-testing processing and filtering steps, thereby allowing users to maintain sample integrity and significantly reduce measurement turnaround time. The instrument effectively measures absorption, extinction, and scattering spectra of both clear and turbid liquids, catering to the needs of customers seeking efficient and accurate scientific analysis.

Ideally

Seed Round in 2023
Ideally is a technology company that provides an on-demand consumer testing platform for brands. It enables clients to swiftly gather statistically representative feedback from diverse global audiences, helping them to identify growth opportunities, analyze competitors, and validate innovative ideas. The platform offers a more cost-effective solution, being 10 times cheaper than traditional methods.

Yabble

Venture Round in 2022
Yabble is a company that specializes in delivering agile insights through its data and insights platform, which is designed to enhance market research capabilities. By providing a full-service research offering, Yabble enables businesses to deepen their understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. The company's tools facilitate collaboration among brands, allowing them to work together more effectively in addressing market challenges and opportunities.
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