Steph Benseman

Steph Benseman currently serves as the Head of Portfolio Services and Head of Community at Icehouse Ventures, focusing on investing in innovative Kiwi founders and supporting the firm's extensive startup portfolio. With previous experience as an Investment Principal at Icehouse Ventures, Product Manager at Creative HQ, and Partner at First Cut Ventures, Benseman has contributed significantly to New Zealand's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Notable earlier roles include Marketing Communications Manager at Young Enterprise Trust and Co-Founder of Filtr NZ, a platform aimed at connecting job seekers with employers. Benseman holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems, Management, and Commercial Law from Victoria University of Wellington.