AirTree

AirTree is a prominent venture capital firm based in Paddington, Australia, focused on early-stage investments in technology and various sectors including financial services, consumer goods, energy, and healthcare across Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2014, AirTree manages over half a billion dollars and is recognized for its commitment to supporting ambitious startups, often investing in them during their initial funding rounds, even before they generate revenue. The firm has a strong track record with its 2014 and 2016 vintage funds performing in the top quartile compared to US counterparts, and it has made early investments in notable companies such as Canva, Prospa, and Secure Code Warrior. AirTree distinguishes itself by providing founders not just with capital, but also with extensive support services including recruitment, expertise, and connections, facilitated by one of the largest and most experienced venture teams in the region.

Craig Blair

Co-Founder & Partner

James Cameron

Partner

Emily Close

Head of Community and Business Development

Jess Heffernan

Investor Relations and Operations Manager

John Henderson

Partner

Richard Lin

Investment Associate

Elicia McDonald

Partner

Helen Norton

Partner

Dave Parfett

Operating Principal

Daniel Petre

Co-Founder and Partner

Raaj Rayat

Investor

Jackie Vullinghs

Partner

Past deals in Australia

Kismet

Pre Seed Round in 2023
We are Kismet. The go-getters. The kind of people who are relentless about our mission. We connect the physical and digital worlds because we believe in a world where healthcare should be accessible. And regardless of your gender, race, religion, abilities or sexual orientation, we champion your right to access the NDIS, aged care and home care freely and without fear.

Constantinople

Seed Round in 2023
Constantinople is a software-as-a-service operational platform for banks that includes customer experience, banking products and features, operations, servicing, and compliance.

Edrolo

Series B in 2022
Edrolo is an Australian edtech startup focused on enhancing education through its online platform. It aims to provide students and schools with access to high-quality educational resources, regardless of their location or school affiliation. The platform offers a variety of online learning materials tailored to secondary and high school curricula, as well as resources for competitive exams and assessments. By connecting learners with inspiring teachers and delivering actionable data for school improvement, Edrolo seeks to foster a more equitable educational landscape and empower students to achieve their best.

Zepto

Series A in 2022
Split Payments makes and manage payments as effortlessly and securely as the digital world demands. Here at Split Payments they want to make your current payment practices better. Through automation they deliver added value to their clients by saving time, money, and effort spent on the simple task of making and receiving payments.

Linktree

Series B in 2022
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform that enhances internet presence for influencers and e-commerce stores across social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The platform allows big brands to individuals, celebrities to everyday content creators to build a microsite that houses their digital ecosystem, making it easier to connect with their audiences. It simplifies the internet economy for eCommerce and enables social media influencers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to share, sell, curate, and grow more. Linktree's notable users include Garnier, HBO, Shopify, Wix, YSL, and Zapier, and sports teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as Selena Gomez and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2016 brothers Alex and Anthony Zaccaria and their business partner Nick Humphreys launched the company in Melbourne, Victoria.

CryptoTaxCalculator

Seed Round in 2022
CryptoTaxCalculator is a financial technology platform established in 2018, designed to simplify the process of calculating taxes on cryptocurrency gains. The platform enables users to upload their transaction history from various exchanges, blockchains, and wallets. By processing this data, it generates detailed reports that break down realized capital gains and income. This functionality allows investors to efficiently prepare their crypto taxes, saving them significant time and effort during tax season.

Employment Hero

Series F in 2022
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.

Reejig

Series A in 2022
Reejig Pty Ltd is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that specializes in talent intelligence solutions, aimed at enhancing workforce management for global organizations, governments, and academic institutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ultimo, Australia, Reejig's platform leverages big data, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to identify potential issues and opportunities within large workforces. By facilitating the discovery, recruitment, and movement of human resources, Reejig enables companies to create adaptive and resilient workforces, ultimately transforming how they engage with their talent.

Eucalyptus

Series C in 2022
Eucalyptus is a digital health company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2019. It operates as a brand engine that facilitates the creation and management of digital consumer healthcare companies. The company provides a telehealth platform that connects patients with healthcare professionals through virtual consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to enhance accessibility and effectiveness in healthcare, allowing professionals to establish and operate their own digital healthcare brands.

Pet Circle

Series C in 2021
Australia's best pet food delivery service. We deliver all premium dog and cat food brands plus medications, toys, accessories and treats.

Zoomo

Series B in 2021
Zoomo, also known as Bolt Bikes Pty Ltd, is an electric bike provider that specializes in subscription rental services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia, the company manufactures and retails electric bikes primarily through its website. Zoomo caters to both individual consumers and the delivery service sector, focusing on utility bikes designed for various delivery needs, including parcels, mail, and groceries. In addition to its bike rental offerings, the company provides aftermarket services to support its products. Through ongoing development, Zoomo aims to expand its range of bike models to better serve individual consumers and enhance its presence in the delivery market.

Perx Health

Seed Round in 2021
More than half of patients fail to comply with their treatment plans, including life-saving medication, therapeutic exercises and tracking critical measures. Perx breaks down these complex, boring chores into what matters to patients: what actions they have to do and how to stay motivated. The Perx motivation engine blends games, rewards and intrinsic challenges to keep patients on track and engaged. Perx runs patient programs on behalf of European and American branded pharmaceutical companies, global insurers and public healthcare systems in targeted groups of patients.

FrankieOne

Series A in 2021
Frankie Financial offers a single API to connects to all the KYC, AML and Fraud Mitigation providers.

Reejig

Series A in 2021
Reejig Pty Ltd is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider that specializes in talent intelligence solutions, aimed at enhancing workforce management for global organizations, governments, and academic institutions. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Ultimo, Australia, Reejig's platform leverages big data, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to identify potential issues and opportunities within large workforces. By facilitating the discovery, recruitment, and movement of human resources, Reejig enables companies to create adaptive and resilient workforces, ultimately transforming how they engage with their talent.

Canva

Venture Round in 2021
Canva is a graphic design software solutions provider that helps users to design presentations, social media graphics, and more with various layouts, images, photo filters, icons and shapes, and fonts. The platform combines a drag-and-drop design tool with a stock library of photographs, illustrations, and imagery. The company is on a mission to simplify the process of graphic design for photographers, illustrators, and designers globally. Canva was established in 2012 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Open

Series B in 2021
We work with insurers, regulators and payment networks so the brokers and brands selling Open insurance policies don’t have to. Open’s technology has reinvented general insurance; powering instant claims settlements for car, home and travel customers. It enables advanced risk selection and management for insurers, more power to brokers and brands, and delivers an award-winning multi-channel customer experience. Open also owns and operates Huddle a consumer-facing insurance brand in Australia huddle.com.au

FluroSat

Series A in 2021
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Eucalyptus

Series B in 2021
Eucalyptus is a digital health company based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2019. It operates as a brand engine that facilitates the creation and management of digital consumer healthcare companies. The company provides a telehealth platform that connects patients with healthcare professionals through virtual consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to enhance accessibility and effectiveness in healthcare, allowing professionals to establish and operate their own digital healthcare brands.

Ento

Series B in 2021
Ento, founded in Australia in 2009, is a provider of cloud-based workforce management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health. The platform facilitates staff scheduling, rostering, time and shift management, as well as payroll integration, enabling organizations to effectively coordinate employee rosters and manage compliance. With features that enhance communication between teams and streamline leave tracking, Ento supports over 3,000 workplaces and has managed more than 30 million shifts for businesses with staff sizes ranging from 10 to over 2,000. The software is designed to be accessible via smartphones, tablets, or desktops, and integrates with leading applicant tracking systems, point of sale systems, and payroll tools, providing a comprehensive solution for workforce management.

MILKRUN

Seed Round in 2021
MILKRUN offers an app that enables 10 minutes fresh produce delivery. The company's delivery riders utilize electric bikes to get any order to customers without any impact on the environment.

Athena

Series D in 2021
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

Zoomo

Series B in 2021
Zoomo, also known as Bolt Bikes Pty Ltd, is an electric bike provider that specializes in subscription rental services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia, the company manufactures and retails electric bikes primarily through its website. Zoomo caters to both individual consumers and the delivery service sector, focusing on utility bikes designed for various delivery needs, including parcels, mail, and groceries. In addition to its bike rental offerings, the company provides aftermarket services to support its products. Through ongoing development, Zoomo aims to expand its range of bike models to better serve individual consumers and enhance its presence in the delivery market.

Mr Yum

Seed Round in 2021
Mr Yum is a technology company based in Collingwood, Australia, founded in 2018. It has developed a digital platform that enhances the dining experience by allowing customers to scan a QR code on restaurant menus to access a digital version of the menu. This tool enables diners to view photos of dishes before making their selections and provides personalized recommendations for food and drinks based on previous searches and orders. Mr Yum serves both customers and participating venues, facilitating a more interactive and informed dining experience.

Archistar.ai

Series A in 2021
ArchiStar Pty Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Sydney, Australia, offers an innovative artificial intelligence platform tailored for the property industry. This platform aids property professionals in identifying profitable development sites, evaluating feasibility, and generating multiple architectural design strategies quickly. Users can access data from trusted providers to make informed decisions and create effective design plans. In addition to its core platform, ArchiStar provides several supplementary tools, including Archi Agent, which delivers branded reports for agents, Archi Homes, an online digital display village designed to enhance sales, and an online learning platform, as well as an API for integration. The company serves a diverse clientele, including property developers, real estate agents, architects, government departments, town planners, and universities across Australia.

Linktree

Series B in 2021
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform that enhances internet presence for influencers and e-commerce stores across social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The platform allows big brands to individuals, celebrities to everyday content creators to build a microsite that houses their digital ecosystem, making it easier to connect with their audiences. It simplifies the internet economy for eCommerce and enables social media influencers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to share, sell, curate, and grow more. Linktree's notable users include Garnier, HBO, Shopify, Wix, YSL, and Zapier, and sports teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as Selena Gomez and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2016 brothers Alex and Anthony Zaccaria and their business partner Nick Humphreys launched the company in Melbourne, Victoria.

Employment Hero

Series D in 2021
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.

DesignCrowd

Venture Round in 2021
DesignCrowd is an online marketplace for logo, website, print, and graphic design services providing access to freelance graphic designers and design studios around the world. Through crowdsourcing 2.0, DesignCrowd provides its users with access to a virtual team of over 430,896 designers from around the world allowing its users to tap into international design talents. It allows its users to post projects and receive more than 50 designs through the platform. DesignCrowd was launched in January 2008 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Brighte

Series C in 2020
Brighte Capital Pty Limited is a digital payments platform based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on facilitating home energy improvements, such as solar panels and home batteries, for residential homeowners. Founded in 2015 by Katherine McConnell, Brighte provides no-interest payment plans that help homeowners overcome the upfront cost barrier associated with major energy-efficient purchases. Through its online portal and mobile application, BrightePay, users can make approved purchases and repay them over time. This model also benefits vendors, who receive immediate lump sum payments upon completing their projects. The company has gained recognition as a leading fintech in Australia, supported by notable investors and partners, including Grok Investments, Airtree Ventures, KPMG, and IBM. Brighte's mission is to assist individuals in creating energy-efficient homes while promoting sustainable practices.

GlamCorner

Series B in 2020
GlamCorner is a fashion-tech company at its heart with a unique reverse-logistics operation. The company is on a mission to offer a service that empowers every customer to reduce their individual contribution to landfill by renting clothing for once-off occasions as a sustainable alternative to purchasing and disposing afterwards. Financially backed by AirTree Ventures, Giant Leap Fund and Marshall Investments, GlamCorner is going through a rapid and exciting period of growth. GlamCorner is also B-Corp Certified. In achieving this coveted certification, the company is joining an emerging group of for-profit companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker and The Honest Company who are using the power of business to create a positive impact on the world and generate a shared and durable prosperity for all.

Linktree

Series A in 2020
Linktree is a social media startup company that offers a platform that enhances internet presence for influencers and e-commerce stores across social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. The platform allows big brands to individuals, celebrities to everyday content creators to build a microsite that houses their digital ecosystem, making it easier to connect with their audiences. It simplifies the internet economy for eCommerce and enables social media influencers, entrepreneurs, and businesses to share, sell, curate, and grow more. Linktree's notable users include Garnier, HBO, Shopify, Wix, YSL, and Zapier, and sports teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Cubs, and Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as Selena Gomez and Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2016 brothers Alex and Anthony Zaccaria and their business partner Nick Humphreys launched the company in Melbourne, Victoria.

Different

Series A in 2020
Different Technologies Pty Ltd. designs and develops software which facilitates and automates rent payment, organizing tenants, maintenance requests, and house inspections for landlords who provides privately renting services. Different Technologies Pty Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Paddington, Australia with additional offices in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Qwilr

Series A in 2020
Qwilr Pty Ltd. operates an online platform that allows users to create and manage web-based documents, replacing traditional PDF proposals, quotes, and presentations. The platform enables users to embed various multimedia elements, such as videos and surveys, and provides tools for pricing, sending, and tracking customer interactions with documents. Users can protect their documents with security features and receive notifications regarding document views and engagement analytics. Since its launch in 2015, Qwilr has expanded its customer base across over 60 markets and has raised more than AUD$12 million in funding from various investors. Incorporated in 2014, the company is headquartered in Redfern, Australia, and serves both individuals and businesses seeking enhanced document presentation and tracking capabilities.

Archistar.ai

Series A in 2020
ArchiStar Pty Ltd, founded in 2010 and based in Sydney, Australia, offers an innovative artificial intelligence platform tailored for the property industry. This platform aids property professionals in identifying profitable development sites, evaluating feasibility, and generating multiple architectural design strategies quickly. Users can access data from trusted providers to make informed decisions and create effective design plans. In addition to its core platform, ArchiStar provides several supplementary tools, including Archi Agent, which delivers branded reports for agents, Archi Homes, an online digital display village designed to enhance sales, and an online learning platform, as well as an API for integration. The company serves a diverse clientele, including property developers, real estate agents, architects, government departments, town planners, and universities across Australia.

Expert360

Venture Round in 2020
Expert360 is a marketplace and management platform that facilitates connections between freelance consultants, contractors, and experts and businesses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. By offering a streamlined approach to freelance management, Expert360 enables enterprises to efficiently address resource demands and engage top talent for project-oriented work. The platform boasts a network of over 10,000 firms and freelancers, allowing businesses to quickly find suitable professionals for their specific project needs while managing the entire source-to-pay process with ease.

DroneDeploy

Series E in 2020
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Secure Code Warrior

Series B in 2019
Secure Code Warrior develops an online secure by making security visible and providing skills/tools to write secure code from start. It helps companies scale secure coding excellence as coders and development team build. The company empowers Developers to write secure code, achieving rapid improvements in security compliance and consistency, as well as a better quality and speed of code writing. Secure Code Warrior has developed the first gamified competitive Developer Quality Assurance platform that helps individual software developers build their own secure coding skills while providing organizations and executives with the visibility and metrics to understand the secure code skill strengths and weaknesses of their development teams and individual developers. It includes support for nearly 30 programming languages and frameworks and delivers more than 3,500 training modules that cover more than 140 different software weaknesses; including the all-important OWASP Top 10. Secure Code Warrior was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

DroneDeploy

Series D in 2019
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Athena

Series C in 2019
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

Brighte

Series C in 2019
Brighte Capital Pty Limited is a digital payments platform based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on facilitating home energy improvements, such as solar panels and home batteries, for residential homeowners. Founded in 2015 by Katherine McConnell, Brighte provides no-interest payment plans that help homeowners overcome the upfront cost barrier associated with major energy-efficient purchases. Through its online portal and mobile application, BrightePay, users can make approved purchases and repay them over time. This model also benefits vendors, who receive immediate lump sum payments upon completing their projects. The company has gained recognition as a leading fintech in Australia, supported by notable investors and partners, including Grok Investments, Airtree Ventures, KPMG, and IBM. Brighte's mission is to assist individuals in creating energy-efficient homes while promoting sustainable practices.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2019
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Employment Hero

Series C in 2019
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.

A Cloud Guru

Series B in 2019
A Cloud Guru Ltd. operates an online platform for learning and talent development in the areas of cloud computing and courses by engineers for engineers. The company offers services related to AWS courses online, cloud training, AWS certifications, and AWS certified solutions architect. It serves businesses and individuals. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Fareham, United Kingdom with locations in London, United Kingdom; Melbourne, Australia; Washington, District Of Columbia; and Austin, Texas.

Open

Series A in 2018
We work with insurers, regulators and payment networks so the brokers and brands selling Open insurance policies don’t have to. Open’s technology has reinvented general insurance; powering instant claims settlements for car, home and travel customers. It enables advanced risk selection and management for insurers, more power to brokers and brands, and delivers an award-winning multi-channel customer experience. Open also owns and operates Huddle a consumer-facing insurance brand in Australia huddle.com.au

Athena

Series B in 2018
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

Secure Code Warrior

Series A in 2018
Secure Code Warrior develops an online secure by making security visible and providing skills/tools to write secure code from start. It helps companies scale secure coding excellence as coders and development team build. The company empowers Developers to write secure code, achieving rapid improvements in security compliance and consistency, as well as a better quality and speed of code writing. Secure Code Warrior has developed the first gamified competitive Developer Quality Assurance platform that helps individual software developers build their own secure coding skills while providing organizations and executives with the visibility and metrics to understand the secure code skill strengths and weaknesses of their development teams and individual developers. It includes support for nearly 30 programming languages and frameworks and delivers more than 3,500 training modules that cover more than 140 different software weaknesses; including the all-important OWASP Top 10. Secure Code Warrior was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

HotDoc

Series B in 2018
Founded in July 2012, HotDoc is a healthcare information technology (HCIT) company that provides an online platform for patients to book medical appointments. HotDoc solves the complex problem of healthcare supply and demand by ensuring patient users can access a broad network of medical appointments in realtime. The company is dedicated to promoting accessibility in Australian healthcare, and aims to empower patients and health professionals with a simple and convenient way of connecting online.

DroneDeploy

Series C in 2018
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Brighte

Series B in 2018
Brighte Capital Pty Limited is a digital payments platform based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on facilitating home energy improvements, such as solar panels and home batteries, for residential homeowners. Founded in 2015 by Katherine McConnell, Brighte provides no-interest payment plans that help homeowners overcome the upfront cost barrier associated with major energy-efficient purchases. Through its online portal and mobile application, BrightePay, users can make approved purchases and repay them over time. This model also benefits vendors, who receive immediate lump sum payments upon completing their projects. The company has gained recognition as a leading fintech in Australia, supported by notable investors and partners, including Grok Investments, Airtree Ventures, KPMG, and IBM. Brighte's mission is to assist individuals in creating energy-efficient homes while promoting sustainable practices.

Employment Hero

Series B in 2018
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2017
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Different

Seed Round in 2017
Different Technologies Pty Ltd. designs and develops software which facilitates and automates rent payment, organizing tenants, maintenance requests, and house inspections for landlords who provides privately renting services. Different Technologies Pty Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Paddington, Australia with additional offices in Melbourne and Brisbane.

Pet Circle

Private Equity Round in 2017
Australia's best pet food delivery service. We deliver all premium dog and cat food brands plus medications, toys, accessories and treats.

BROSA

Series A in 2017
Brosa Design Pty Ltd. engages in the online sale of designer furniture in Australia. It sells sofas and couches, ottoman sofa beds, and sofa beds; lounge chairs, dining chairs, accent chairs, loveseats, ottomans, and bar stools; and dining, coffee, bedside, and square tables. The company also sells bedroom furniture, such as bed heads and frames, bedside tables, and mattresses; and storage products, including chest of drawers, TV units and coffee tables, sideboards, shelves, and commodes and bedside tables. Brosa Design Pty Ltd. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Snappr

Seed Round in 2017
Snappr Pty. Ltd. is a photography service that connects clients with professional photographers for various types of photo shoots. Clients can select the date, time, location, and specifics of their shoot, allowing Snappr to match them with a pre-vetted photographer. The company facilitates the organization of the shoot and delivers the final photographs for download or printing. Snappr offers services for a wide range of occasions, including corporate events, LinkedIn profiles, product photography, weddings, and graduations. The company operates in multiple locations across Australia, including major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, as well as in San Francisco and San Jose, California. Founded in 2016, Snappr aims to make quality photography accessible through its online platform, which includes features like real-time job matching and an AI portrait photo-analysis tool. Snappr Pty. Ltd. is based in Surry Hills, Australia, and operates as a subsidiary of Snappr, Inc.

EARTH AI

Seed Round in 2017
Earth AI Pty Ltd. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software that locates areas of mineralization in greenfield and remote areas with no pre-existing geological data. The company gives geologists location suggestions for mineral exposure and auto generates precise geological maps from satellite, geophysical, and geochemical datasets. Earth AI Pty Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Parramatta, Australia.

Hyper Anna

Series A in 2017
Hyper Anna Pty. Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in machine intelligence and behavioral analytics software solutions. The company offers an AI-powered analytics platform that allows users to analyze data and derive insights quickly, regardless of their technical expertise. By replacing the tedious tasks of data processing and presentation design, Hyper Anna empowers organizations to make informed decisions in real time. Its platform integrates with various databases and supports ad hoc analysis through simple configurations. Recognized as a leading innovator by multiple industry authorities, including Gartner and Deloitte, Hyper Anna serves major clients worldwide, including Microsoft, IAG, Westpac, and Singtel, with offices in Australia and Singapore.

GlamCorner

Series A in 2017
GlamCorner is a fashion-tech company at its heart with a unique reverse-logistics operation. The company is on a mission to offer a service that empowers every customer to reduce their individual contribution to landfill by renting clothing for once-off occasions as a sustainable alternative to purchasing and disposing afterwards. Financially backed by AirTree Ventures, Giant Leap Fund and Marshall Investments, GlamCorner is going through a rapid and exciting period of growth. GlamCorner is also B-Corp Certified. In achieving this coveted certification, the company is joining an emerging group of for-profit companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker and The Honest Company who are using the power of business to create a positive impact on the world and generate a shared and durable prosperity for all.

Expert360

Series B in 2017
Expert360 is a marketplace and management platform that facilitates connections between freelance consultants, contractors, and experts and businesses across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. By offering a streamlined approach to freelance management, Expert360 enables enterprises to efficiently address resource demands and engage top talent for project-oriented work. The platform boasts a network of over 10,000 firms and freelancers, allowing businesses to quickly find suitable professionals for their specific project needs while managing the entire source-to-pay process with ease.

Prospa

Series B in 2017
Prospa Advance Pty Ltd. provides business lending solutions for small and medium business owners in Australia. It offers small business loans for business and working capital, inventory, equipment, renovation, expansion and growth, business tax, marketing and advertising, payroll, partnership buyout, and other needs; and merchant cash advance, a solution that converts future credit and debit card receivables into immediate cash. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Pet Circle

Venture Round in 2017
Australia's best pet food delivery service. We deliver all premium dog and cat food brands plus medications, toys, accessories and treats.

Employment Hero

Series A in 2016
Employment Hero Pty Ltd. is an online human resource platform based in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses by providing a comprehensive suite of HR solutions. Its cloud-based platform integrates HR software, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and employee benefits, streamlining essential HR processes for growing companies. Employment Hero aims to be the preferred employment platform for both employers and employees by offering user-friendly HR software and enhanced benefits. The platform simplifies tasks such as onboarding, payroll management, and performance reviews, enabling businesses to save time and resources while managing their workforce effectively.

Hyper Anna

Venture Round in 2016
Hyper Anna Pty. Ltd., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in machine intelligence and behavioral analytics software solutions. The company offers an AI-powered analytics platform that allows users to analyze data and derive insights quickly, regardless of their technical expertise. By replacing the tedious tasks of data processing and presentation design, Hyper Anna empowers organizations to make informed decisions in real time. Its platform integrates with various databases and supports ad hoc analysis through simple configurations. Recognized as a leading innovator by multiple industry authorities, including Gartner and Deloitte, Hyper Anna serves major clients worldwide, including Microsoft, IAG, Westpac, and Singtel, with offices in Australia and Singapore.

TidyMe

Series A in 2016
TidyMe is a platform to provide a valuable, long term connection for homeowners, workplaces and their cleaners. We offer cleaners access to work, where and when they want to work. For our customers, we are filtering out and maintaining the best quality in the market. Quality is at the heart of everything we do and at 4.6 stars, TidyMe is the highest rated service in Australia. We have facilitated 50K cleans and are now entering a hyper growth mode, with national expansion and expansion of our newest business unit, TidyMe Work, a commercial offering.

Xplor

Series A in 2016
Xplor was the first all-in-one software platform for, childcare providers, families, and educators. Built by people who have owned services, Xplor simplifies compliance, increases parent engagement and delivers the best educational experience ever. From all walks of life, we love education and want to support those who make it great.

TheRight.Fit

Seed Round in 2016
TheRight.Fit PTY LTD is a digital marketplace based in Darlinghurst, Australia, established in 2015, that connects a diverse range of creative talent, including actors, models, makeup artists, photographers, and influencers, with clients seeking their services. The platform simplifies the process of finding and booking the right talent for various projects, fostering a community where brands and creators can collaborate effectively. By offering a curated selection of professionals, TheRight.Fit enables clients to establish meaningful and revenue-generating relationships, enhancing the overall experience of talent acquisition in the creative industry.

Elevio

Seed Round in 2016
Elevio Pty. Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Melbourne, Australia, operates a knowledge platform that enhances customer support through contextual content delivery. The company focuses on empowering website owners with tools that promote a self-service approach to customer support. By providing timely and relevant assistance, Elevio helps users engage more effectively with products while alleviating the burden on support teams. This approach has been shown to improve key metrics such as page views per session, time spent on site, and user retention, while also reducing bounce rates. As customer expectations rise in the digital landscape, Elevio addresses the necessity for superior support, thereby mitigating the risks associated with inadequate customer service.

GlamCorner

Seed Round in 2016
GlamCorner is a fashion-tech company at its heart with a unique reverse-logistics operation. The company is on a mission to offer a service that empowers every customer to reduce their individual contribution to landfill by renting clothing for once-off occasions as a sustainable alternative to purchasing and disposing afterwards. Financially backed by AirTree Ventures, Giant Leap Fund and Marshall Investments, GlamCorner is going through a rapid and exciting period of growth. GlamCorner is also B-Corp Certified. In achieving this coveted certification, the company is joining an emerging group of for-profit companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker and The Honest Company who are using the power of business to create a positive impact on the world and generate a shared and durable prosperity for all.

Prospa

Series B in 2015
Prospa Advance Pty Ltd. provides business lending solutions for small and medium business owners in Australia. It offers small business loans for business and working capital, inventory, equipment, renovation, expansion and growth, business tax, marketing and advertising, payroll, partnership buyout, and other needs; and merchant cash advance, a solution that converts future credit and debit card receivables into immediate cash. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

HotDoc

Series A in 2015
Founded in July 2012, HotDoc is a healthcare information technology (HCIT) company that provides an online platform for patients to book medical appointments. HotDoc solves the complex problem of healthcare supply and demand by ensuring patient users can access a broad network of medical appointments in realtime. The company is dedicated to promoting accessibility in Australian healthcare, and aims to empower patients and health professionals with a simple and convenient way of connecting online.

BROSA

Seed Round in 2015
Brosa Design Pty Ltd. engages in the online sale of designer furniture in Australia. It sells sofas and couches, ottoman sofa beds, and sofa beds; lounge chairs, dining chairs, accent chairs, loveseats, ottomans, and bar stools; and dining, coffee, bedside, and square tables. The company also sells bedroom furniture, such as bed heads and frames, bedside tables, and mattresses; and storage products, including chest of drawers, TV units and coffee tables, sideboards, shelves, and commodes and bedside tables. Brosa Design Pty Ltd. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Ento

Seed Round in 2015
Ento, founded in Australia in 2009, is a provider of cloud-based workforce management software tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and health. The platform facilitates staff scheduling, rostering, time and shift management, as well as payroll integration, enabling organizations to effectively coordinate employee rosters and manage compliance. With features that enhance communication between teams and streamline leave tracking, Ento supports over 3,000 workplaces and has managed more than 30 million shifts for businesses with staff sizes ranging from 10 to over 2,000. The software is designed to be accessible via smartphones, tablets, or desktops, and integrates with leading applicant tracking systems, point of sale systems, and payroll tools, providing a comprehensive solution for workforce management.

Edrolo

Series A in 2015
Edrolo is an Australian edtech startup focused on enhancing education through its online platform. It aims to provide students and schools with access to high-quality educational resources, regardless of their location or school affiliation. The platform offers a variety of online learning materials tailored to secondary and high school curricula, as well as resources for competitive exams and assessments. By connecting learners with inspiring teachers and delivering actionable data for school improvement, Edrolo seeks to foster a more equitable educational landscape and empower students to achieve their best.

GlamCorner

Seed Round in 2015
GlamCorner is a fashion-tech company at its heart with a unique reverse-logistics operation. The company is on a mission to offer a service that empowers every customer to reduce their individual contribution to landfill by renting clothing for once-off occasions as a sustainable alternative to purchasing and disposing afterwards. Financially backed by AirTree Ventures, Giant Leap Fund and Marshall Investments, GlamCorner is going through a rapid and exciting period of growth. GlamCorner is also B-Corp Certified. In achieving this coveted certification, the company is joining an emerging group of for-profit companies like Patagonia, Warby Parker and The Honest Company who are using the power of business to create a positive impact on the world and generate a shared and durable prosperity for all.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva is a graphic design software solutions provider that helps users to design presentations, social media graphics, and more with various layouts, images, photo filters, icons and shapes, and fonts. The platform combines a drag-and-drop design tool with a stock library of photographs, illustrations, and imagery. The company is on a mission to simplify the process of graphic design for photographers, illustrators, and designers globally. Canva was established in 2012 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

TidyMe

Seed Round in 2015
TidyMe is a platform to provide a valuable, long term connection for homeowners, workplaces and their cleaners. We offer cleaners access to work, where and when they want to work. For our customers, we are filtering out and maintaining the best quality in the market. Quality is at the heart of everything we do and at 4.6 stars, TidyMe is the highest rated service in Australia. We have facilitated 50K cleans and are now entering a hyper growth mode, with national expansion and expansion of our newest business unit, TidyMe Work, a commercial offering.

DesignCrowd

Series B in 2015
DesignCrowd is an online marketplace for logo, website, print, and graphic design services providing access to freelance graphic designers and design studios around the world. Through crowdsourcing 2.0, DesignCrowd provides its users with access to a virtual team of over 430,896 designers from around the world allowing its users to tap into international design talents. It allows its users to post projects and receive more than 50 designs through the platform. DesignCrowd was launched in January 2008 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Pawshake

Seed Round in 2014
Pawshake, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects pet owners with trusted pet sitters, offering a range of services including home dog boarding, dog walking, and pet sitting. Founded in 2013 by former eBay executives Dries Coucke and Tanguy Peers, the company is headquartered in Portola Valley, California, with additional offices in various countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The platform allows pet owners to search for and review profiles of local pet sitters, ensuring a safe and secure experience for both pets and their owners. By creating a community for pet care services, Pawshake provides a convenient solution for pet owners in need of reliable care for their animals.

Paws for Life

Series A in 2013
Paws For Life is Australia’s leading pet supplies delivery service. The online retailer carries over 1,000 products from 12 quality international brand name suppliers, including pet food, treats, accessories, health and wellness products and medication. One of Australia’s most exciting and fastest growing tech companies, Paws for Life was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Sydney. Paws For Life is unique in its exceptional offering of online purchasing, auto-order, efficient delivery, customer service and competitive pricing on leading brands. Ex-Macquarie executive Mike Frizell heads up a team of experienced individuals with previous careers at Google and Groupon. Paws For Life currently has 30,000 happy clients, with an astonishing 2,500 new customers signing on every month.