What funding are you looking for?

The ICEHOUSE identifies investment assistance as one of the areas of crucial need for start-ups and SMEs. The ICEHOUSE is pleased to offer the following funds and create access to capital for entrepreneurs at all stages of growth:

Seed Funding

The ICEHOUSE Seed Fund is designed to provide funding to start-ups that are “post friends and family and pre-angel". Recipients will receive up to $150,000 in order to prove their business concept and perform market validation. More»

Angel Funding

ICE Angels provide funding for early stage / high growth start-ups. ICE Angels have invested over $16 million since 2003, of this $12.5m (78%) was invested in ICE Accelerator companies. ICE Angels carry interest in ventures from a range of industries, from technology through to creative sectors. More»

Growth Funding

The University of Auckland Business School Entrepreneurs' Challenge provides finance to eligible growth oriented SMEs that are seeking funding for business growth either domestic or international. Up to one million dollars annually will be made available for investment. Find out more about the Entrepreneurs' Challenge.

Debt Funding

Debt funding from a bank can also help fund your business growth. Using your assets or cash flow as security, it provides a simple and easy way to inject extra cash into your business with a number of options available including Term Loans and overdraft facilities. Find out more about BNZ's debt funding solutions.

2009 Education Provider Winner -
The ICEHOUSE

2009 Individual Winner -
Andrew Hamilton