The Icehouse

The Icehouse, established in 2001 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs. Backed by the New Zealand government and owned by The ICE Foundation, it provides growth support, mentoring, and networking opportunities to help SMEs and startups thrive. Additionally, The Icehouse Ventures, founded in 2003, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, typically from pre-seed to series A rounds, with investments ranging from USD 1 to USD 10 million per company. The firm aims to support around 30 companies over the next three years.

Stephanie Benseman

Principal

Mason Bleakley

Principal

Tom Furlong JD

Venture Partner

Bex Gidall

Associate

Lane Litz

Venture Partner

Barnaby Marshall

Partner

Jack McQuire

Partner

Robbie Paul

CEO

Jo Wickham

Partner

Past deals in Packaging Services

Mushroom Material

Seed Round in 2024
Mushroom Material is a company that specializes in creating sustainable packaging solutions derived from mushrooms, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials like polystyrene. The packaging is home compostable and possesses protective properties comparable to styrofoam, while naturally degrading within months. It is customizable in terms of shape, size, density, hardness, and surface finish, allowing for versatile applications. The products are designed to match the mechanical properties of polystyrene, making it possible to replace existing packaging and furniture components with sustainable mushroom-based equivalents. Additionally, Mushroom Material's offerings include features such as fire resistance and waterproofing, ensuring they meet various functional requirements while promoting environmental sustainability.

Mushroom Material

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mushroom Material is a company that specializes in creating sustainable packaging solutions derived from mushrooms, offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials like polystyrene. The packaging is home compostable and possesses protective properties comparable to styrofoam, while naturally degrading within months. It is customizable in terms of shape, size, density, hardness, and surface finish, allowing for versatile applications. The products are designed to match the mechanical properties of polystyrene, making it possible to replace existing packaging and furniture components with sustainable mushroom-based equivalents. Additionally, Mushroom Material's offerings include features such as fire resistance and waterproofing, ensuring they meet various functional requirements while promoting environmental sustainability.

Compostic

Compostic, a New Zealand-based company, specializes in producing sustainable packaging solutions. It operates a brand offering a zero-waste, home-compostable cling wrap and resealable bags, providing an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics. These products are vegan-friendly and decompose within a short duration in home compost, addressing the global plastic waste issue.

Cleanery

Cleanery is a business that develops and distributes cleaning and personal care products with a focus on sustainability. Their products, which include household cleaners and personal care items, are delivered as powders that customers dissolve in water at home. This unique approach eliminates the need for single-use bottles, significantly reducing waste and global emissions.
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