MMS #63 | How does venture capital work? The inside word on startups, scaling up and global impact скачать в хорошем качестве

MMS #63 | How does venture capital work? The inside word on startups, scaling up and global impact

In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv sits down with Robbie Paul, CEO of Icehouse Ventures, to unpack how venture capital really works in New Zealand - and what it takes to build successful startups in a small, but globally connected market. From arriving in NZ as an unpaid intern to leading one of the country’s most influential venture capital firms, Robbie shares his journey, lessons learned, and why he’s more optimistic than ever about the future of Kiwi entrepreneurship. This episode covers: What venture capital actually is, and how it differs from private equity How Icehouse Ventures supports Kiwi founders from idea stage through to global growth Why New Zealand’s startup ecosystem is stronger and more vibrant than ever The role KiwiSaver and institutional capital can play in funding high-growth companies The reality of startup success and failure, and why patience matters more than perfection What successful founders tend to have in common, beyond just a good idea You’ll come away from this episode with a clearer understanding of how venture capital fits into the wider investing landscape, why startup success usually takes FAR longer than headlines suggest, and how Kiwi entrepreneurs are quietly building world-class companies from the bottom of the globe. It’s an optimistic, grounded look at risk, reward, and the long game... whether you’re curious about investing, startups, or how innovation actually gets funded. Please help us share the good word (and make Kiwis richer and smarter with money) - the more we grow, the more good we can do %) Don't forget to subscribe to Simplicity's YouTube channel, like and comment your thoughts on the podcast if you found it useful! * * Disclaimer: This podcast contains personal opinions and is intended to provide educational information only. It doesn't relate to your particular financial situation or goals and is not financial advice or recommendations. Simplicity New Zealand Limited is the issuer of the Simplicity KiwiSaver scheme and investment funds. For product disclosure statements please visit Simplicity's website simplicity. kiwi.