Business Is Boring The VC firm that raised like a founder
Jan 29, 2024
Robbie Paul, CEO of Icehouse Ventures, talks about the state of VC, Icehouse's recent $10m raise, and the impact of VC on the NZ economy. They discuss the growing startup ecosystem in NZ and the benefits of fundraising. They also highlight the evolution of Icehouse Ventures as a transformative investor, their focus on different fund structures, and the importance of networking in the VC world.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Journey to VC in New Zealand and the Growing Startup Ecosystem
01:40 • 5min
Ambition and Thinking Big: Drawing Inspiration from Rocket Lab
06:55 • 2min
Evolution of Ice House Ventures
08:33 • 14min
The Benefits of Fundraising and Thinking Bigger
22:55 • 3min
Transformative Investing and Scaling with Kiwi Companies
25:33 • 14min
Advice and Success in the Venture Capital World
39:58 • 3min