Icehouse stories
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
Aquila secures AUD $2 million to advance drone charging tech
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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recruitment
Aquila clinches AUD $2 million in follow-on funding led by Alua Group to accelerate Lightway Sentry's development.
Starburst unveils scalable Icehouse implementation on Galaxy platform
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Starburst unveils Game-changing Icehouse offering on its multi-cloud data lakehouse service, Galaxy, enabling customers a smooth transition to cost-effective, open data architecture.
Kiwi student wellbeing company closes $1.8m funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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mental health
New Zealand-based platform Komodo has closed a NZ$1.8m seed round led by Folklore Ventures to advance student wellbeing.
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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lawvu
LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Thu, 6th Jun 2019
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jasper wireless
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real estate
New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.
CA ANZ prepares accounting industry for disruption
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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accounting systems
CA ANZ teams up with innovation hubs like The Icehouse, Fishburners, and Stone and Chalk to equip accountants with tools and insights for future disruptions.
Fintech startup attracts record investment at Flux Accelerator Demo Day
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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callaghan innovation
Genoapay allows ten weekly payments at no cost for the services like automotive, dental and vets which people need.
The Icehouse announces brand refresh - making it personal
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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The Icehouse unveils a revamped brand identity focusing on personalised business partnerships, aligning with their forward vision for 2026.
Inside the Kiwi UFB experience - Icehouse & Andy Hamilton
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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telco
New Zealand's Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative aims to bring high-speed fibre to 75% of homes and businesses over 10 years.
Icehouse scholarship winners announced
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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The Icehouse announces scholarship recipients for its Owner Manager Programme, offering up to 25% off the cost of the programme.
Kiwi start-ups get springboard to success
Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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powerbyproxi
Kiwi start-up CSx has taken out the inaugural Samsung Springboard competition with I Measure U, Auror and MediKOL also taking home big prizes.
Finalists named in Samsung Springboard competition
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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samsung springboard
Eight finalists have been named in the Samsung Springboard competition, drawn from more than 80 applications, Samsung and The Icehouse announced.
The Icehouse delivers scholarships to Kiwi business owners
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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startups
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founders
Five recipients will obtain up to 25% of the cost of the The Icehouse’s Owner Manager Programme Scholarship, the 36th of its kind.
Microsoft NZ offers tech scholarships to Kiwi SMBs
Mon, 14th Sep 2015
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smb
Microsoft NZ has partnered with The Icehouse that will give SMBs the chance to have Icehouse Business Growth Workshops 50% funded by Microsoft.
The Icehouse signs trans-tasman partnership deal
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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telstra
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accelerator
The Icehouse and muru-D, the Australian start-up accelerator, have entered a partnership for the benefit of start-ups on both sides of the Tasman.
Wine innovation takes out Auckland Uni Spark $100k Challenge
Fri, 24th Oct 2014
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innovation
An exciting wine industry innovation has beaten a new search engine, a youth driving app and a medical advance.
New directors join Icehouse board
Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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bnz
Auckland incubator The Icehouse has appointed five new board members to spearhead its mission to create 3000 globally competitive Kiwi businesses by 2020.
LiveLink lands Angel funding
Tue, 15th May 2012
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digital marketing
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livelink
Kiwi start-up LiveLink secures NZD $350,000 from IceAngels and NZ Venture Investment Fund to expand their digital marketing platform internationally.
$60,000 in cloud services on offer for start ups
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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microsoft
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Start-ups to benefit from a £60,000 cloud services boost through The ICEHOUSE and Creative HQ's new BizSpark Plus programme.