Join us for dinner at the Previously Unavailable studio – home of Ideally and New & Improved – for an evening with Brand Fund 2.

A chance for young startup founders and operators to connect, celebrate, and get excited for what’s ahead.

Tuesday 4th of November | 5pm - 7pm | Parnell, Auckland

You're invited

Over the years, First Cut has grown into something special: a highly ambitious and ever-expanding community of young founders, operators, and the startup-curious.

To wrap up 2025, we’re doing things a little differently.

No panels. No presentations. Just great people, tasty kai, and plenty of time to connect. Join our final gathering for 2025, where we’ll be toasting to celebrate the year that’s been, and sharing a glimpse of what we have in store for 2026 (spoiler: it’s worth getting excited about). 👀

Whether you’ve been to multiple First Cut events or this is your first one, we’d love to see you there!
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About First Cut
First Cut is Icehouse Ventures’ community for young startup founders and operators in Aotearoa. We created this community to bring together like-minded, ambitious people who are on similar paths to connect and learn from each other. Being part of this community means you get access to events, resources, and initiatives specifically designed to help you traverse the startup ecosystem here in Aotearoa.

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  • 📆 Tuesday 4th of November, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 📍 Parnell, Auckland
  • 🌮 Food & Drinks provided, no cost to attend