Venture Capital 💸

Why AI progress feels like a black comedy

Plus: NZ mulls response to Trump tariffs, why VCs might be 'ghosting' you and billionaire moves to sack NZME board.

Mar 6 •

The sustainable tech moat is dead

PLUS: Trump’s $5M ‘gold card’, Microsoft kills Skype, NZ’s economic slump, and Instagram’s next move

Mar 2 •

AI powered 'tiny teams' and Overseas Investment ACT overhaul

PLUS: Grok 3 controversy over benchmarks and censorship and Microsoft's quantum chip blows minds worldwide.

Feb 23 •

Perfecting the art of the pitch with Icehouse Ventures partner Barnaby Marshall

How to Craft a Winning Pitch That Stands Out

Dec 5, 2024

Decided you’re going for gold? ‘Venture Capital 101: The ins and outs of raising an investment round

Part two of our three-part series with Icehouse Ventures Partner, Jo Wickham.

Nov 13, 2024

Emerge Announces $12 Million Funding Round to Accelerate Fast Banking for Kiwi Businesses

News from the NZ startup ecosystem, straight to your inbox.

Oct 13, 2024 •

Venture Capital 101: Raising VC vs funding alternatives

News from New Zealand's startup ecosystem, straight to your inbox.

Oct 9, 2024

A column about competing in international markets. And winning.

News from the New Zealand startup ecosystem, straight to your inbox thanks to today's Presenting Partner, Vanta.

Sep 17, 2024

Re-Leased raises US$12.5m to expand the use of its AI-powered commercial real estate software

News from the startup ecosystem, straight to your inbox.

Sep 4, 2024

The investment landscape 2024: Think global early

At the start of 2024 investors were generally positive about what the year would offer in terms of startup opportunities, though remained cautious about…

Jul 25, 2024 •

Show her the money

The US angel investor revolutionising venture capital for women.

Jul 23, 2024 •

Successful seed round a tonic for HealthNow

ESG values fuel interest in employee healthcare platform

Jun 19, 2024

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