Andrew Hamilton
Overview
Andrew Hamilton is a New Zealand-based angel investor and startup ecosystem builder. He is the founding Chief Executive of The Icehouse, a business growth centre in Auckland that provides growth programmes for small to medium-sized businesses and business incubation for startups. Under his leadership, The Icehouse has supported over 70 companies, facilitating significant angel investment and startup funding. Additionally, Hamilton co-founded Manaaki during the COVID-19 period, further contributing to the support of New Zealand businesses. He has been recognized for his contributions to small business and was awarded an ONZM in 2019 for his services. Hamilton's investment focus spans various stages, including Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, and Late Stage. He has a particular interest in sectors such as Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Education, Financial Services, Energy, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Media, Telecommunications, Transportation, Retail, Real Estate, Construction, and Professional Services. His geographical focus is primarily on New Zealand, where he has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem. Throughout his career, Hamilton has been instrumental in developing and growing business ventures. He has played a significant role in the formation of business incubation and angel investment sectors in New Zealand. His leadership extends to chairing the Angel Association New Zealand and serving as a board member for various companies, including Drumleaf, Hitech Solutions, and FACEmeeting. His commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs has made him a prominent figure in New Zealand's business community.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
- Strong management teams
- Clear exit strategies
- Alignment with investor values
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Andrew Hamilton invest in?
Andrew Hamilton invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in New Zealand. Andrew Hamilton is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Andrew Hamilton invest at?
Andrew Hamilton backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Andrew Hamilton invest in?
Andrew Hamilton invests across New Zealand.
What companies has Andrew Hamilton invested in?
Andrew Hamilton's portfolio includes Lightforce, McKay Electrical, Future Products Group, M-Com, Nexus6, Patagonia Chocolates, United Machinists and Femmi.
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