NZFF is a collaboration of experts
A business growth consultancy with significant open banking IP and proven fund management track record. Find out more.
Over 20 years Icehouse Ventures has grown into the largest and most active venture investor in NZ having invested in ~336 companies. Find out more.
The NZFF team are financial services industry veterans with start-up and investing experience. Ex-Visa, ex-Westpac among others, and already advising great fintechs
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Mike Burke
Business growth specialist, muti-company director, and serial investor. Experienced in corporate venturing, helped set up Red Bird Ventures. Investor and advisor in multiple fintech start-ups. Founder of Point16 and co-founder of Sustainable Lifestyle Fund.
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Marty Kerr
Former executive with Visa with 20 years financial services experience in Asia Pacific, UK and Europe. Marty is now an advisor and investor for multiple Fintechs in NZ and UK. He focuses on capital raises, commercialisation and international growth.
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Kate Eaglen
Fintech risk and compliance specialist. Previously a lawyer at top tier law firms and in-house at a major bank. Has held AML Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer positions, and headed the legal, risk and compliance function at a Corporate VC firm.
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Jamie Russell
Passionate about the solving interesting customer problems with NZ Fintech. Jamie has experience in corporate venturing, business strategy and emerging tech including neo banking, open data, SME lending and digital platforms. Jamie brings a strong operational perspective and expertise in fintech partnerships to the NZFF.