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Andrew Hamilton – CEO a.hamilton@theicehouse.co.nz . History What we do Business model Validation Future developments. History. Founded in 2001 by University of Auckland, HP, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte Supported by NZ Government
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History What we do Business model Validation Future developments
History • Founded in 2001 by University of Auckland, HP, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte • Supported by NZ Government • Identified by Forbes as one of the top ten business growth hubs in the World – 2010 • Awarded best internationally connected incubator by Technopolicy – 2011 • Licensed University of Queensland the Icehouse Owner Manager Programme for SME growth – 2012 • Launched China Market Development Hub – 2013
We provide the expertise, networks and funding to enable Kiwi entrepreneurs and business owners to accelerate growth. We’re committed to changing the entrepreneurial landscape in New Zealand to create an environment that inspires, supports and celebrates business growth.
Programmes for capability development of start-up & established entrepreneurs to grow their business • Business coaching • Business of International Quality framework • Customer prospect targeting • International connections service • International partnerships – Market Development Hubs in Asia • Seed – Global from Day One Seed Fund • Angel – Ice Angels, Arc Angels, China Angels • Growth – Entrepreneurs Challenge, Global from Day One Launch Fund
Customer Metrics • New Zealand wide • Start-ups & Established SME • Maori, Migrants, Youth 2001-2012 2013
Business Model Customer Fees • Programme Fees USD1,000 per day • Coaching Fees USD1,000 per month • Equity 6% in start-ups • Funding carry on investor returns & membership fees USD1,000 per year
Mobile banking software, exited to the largest provider of banking technology in the world, FiServe in 2012 • 2003 - revenue: <USD100k, FTE: 3 • 2013 – revenue: 500x, international: 98%, FTE 380 (230 in NZ)
Provider of wireless inductive power applications for B2B and B2C • Setting a wireless standard for wireless inductive power – industrial & consumer • TE Electronics are a partner & investor • Significant customer adoption
Real time analytics provider for peer to peer internet networks • 2013 – USD1m seed round investment, syndicated between leading NZ and US investors including Sir Stephen Tindall, Sand Hill Angels & Insight Express. • Tracking digital files across the cloud and providing real time analytics to rights holders and content owners
USD$5m Fund • 6 seed investments • 41 investees • USD35m • 5 exits
Future Developments • BIQ framework • Market Development Hubs
Future Developments • BIQ framework • Market Development Hubs • China Hub • China Angels
What is a Business of International Quality? • Enters, grows and competes for market share in international markets • Defends its Kiwi markets from the best international competitors Subject to heightened competitionso typically needs to be more productive and innovative.
A business of international quality ™ … • has a clear and explicit competitive advantage valued by customers and properly protected in the markets it participates in • is led by a strong & diverse management team aligned around a long term strategic direction and able to respond quickly to changing market conditions • displays solid financial management leading to a strong balance sheetand access to the funding necessary for growth • has a deep understanding and cultural awareness of the customers it serves and the markets it operates in and therefore invests in the appropriate in-market representation • is expert in implementation and continuous improvement and invests in systems that allow the scaling-up of the business • is supported by a growth-focused board with strong sector affinity • Excellence in these areas allows a business to successfully take its business global and defend its domestic markets against international competitors
Measuring BIQ status QUANTITIVE QUALITATIVE • Company performance • Revenue • Revenue growth (CAGR) • International share of revenue • International growth (CAGR) • Profitability EBITDA • Market • National & global market share • Rank in market & market growth • % international customers • # countries covered • # patents and trademarks • People & Organisation • # people employed • Increase in # people employed • # people outside NZ • Increase in # people outside NZ • # JV’s, agencies or distributors internationally • Leadership • strength of management team • strategic direction • Offering • competitive advantage • cost position • IP position • Market • market understanding • segmentation & focus • professional sales & marketing function • Processes • are processes in place? • Capital • financial management capability • balance sheet strength • Governance • strength of board • Alignment • complete alignment of owner, board, CEO and senior management team • Interpretation ofresponsesdepends on industry and business size • Judgment of informed Icehouse faculty remains required