Team
The Icehouse Ventures team is made up of experienced entrepreneurs, operators and investors. We have invested in over 200 companies, operate the largest angel network in New Zealand and have over $70 million in funds under management in our various venture capital funds. We pride ourselves on being deeply embedded as part of New Zealand's startup ecosystem.
Barnaby Marshall
Partner
Fashion entrepreneur turned startup investor. Barnaby is responsible for the Flux Fund and working with early-stage companies to help them grow.
Clinton Geissler
Seed Partner
Clinton is responsible for connecting with early-stage companies and helping them take on the world.
Jack McQuire
Partner
Jack leads several of our largest funds and angel networks. He is the architect of several key parts of the business.
Lauren Fong
Arc Angels Manager
Lauren is responsible for the Arc Angels network and funds. Her mission is to create better opportunities for female entrepreneurs in New Zealand.
Mason Bleakley
Associate
Mason is responsible for investor relationships and business operations.
Matt Gunn
Head of Operations
Matt is responsible for dealflow, connecting portfolio companies with talent and making the boat go faster.
Peter Thomson
Chief Technology Officer
Peter leads our technology platform and new product development including investor portal.
Sam Martin
Partner
Sam is an experienced angel investor and was an active member of Ice Angels before joining Icehouse Ventures. He is the lead for our later-stage funds such as IVX.
Steph Benseman
Investment Principal
Steph is responsible for helping our portfolio companies be awesome and for connecting portfolio companies with talent. She was part of Firstcut Ventures before joining the team in early 2021.
Tiantian Sun
Chinese Marketing Manager
Tiantian is responsible for writing, social media, communications and marketing.
Tom Furlong
Operating Partner
Tom is an American venture capital investor now based in New Zealand.