Airtree Ventures

AirTree Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm founded in 2014, specializing in early-stage investments primarily in technology and software companies across Australia and New Zealand. With over half a billion dollars under management, it is one of the largest VC funds in the region. AirTree focuses on supporting ambitious entrepreneurs at the initial stages of their ventures, often investing in pre-revenue startups, and has the capacity to continue funding successful companies through subsequent rounds. The firm has demonstrated strong performance, with its 2014 and 2016 vintage funds ranking in the top quartile among U.S. venture capitalists. Its portfolio includes notable investments in companies such as Canva, Prospa, and Pet Circle. In addition to financial backing, AirTree offers a suite of value-added services, including recruitment assistance, industry expertise, and networking opportunities, aiming to empower founders as they navigate their growth trajectories.

Craig Blair

Founder, Managing Partner

James Cameron

Partner

Dan Coughlan

Investor

John Henderson

General Partner

Joshua Ismin

Investor

Sid Kasbekar

Investor

Kevin Lu

Investor

Elicia McDonald

Partner

John O'Hara

Investor

Daniel Petre

Founder, Partner

Sachin Shah

Investor

Jackie Vullinghs

Partner

Ada Yin

Investor

Past deals in New Zealand

LawVu

Series A in 2022
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

Joyous

Series A in 2021
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, provides a feedback platform that emphasizes genuine conversations over traditional employee surveys. The Joyous application enables employees to engage through weekly questions using text and photos, fostering open dialogue about their work experiences. By moving away from annual surveys, Joyous focuses on continuous feedback, allowing teams to discuss topics like engagement, well-being, and safety in a supportive environment. The platform's messaging-style interface facilitates various interactions, including leave requests and shift swapping, enhancing the overall employee experience. Joyous aims to create a culture where feedback is shared comfortably and constructively, thereby driving meaningful action within organizations.

LawVu

Series A in 2021
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

LawVu

Seed Round in 2021
LawVu Ltd is a legal operations platform that provides software designed for in-house legal departments. Founded in 2015 and based in Tauranga, New Zealand, LawVu's application facilitates the management of legal issues, contracts, and relationships while ensuring quality control over instructions sent to external legal providers. The platform offers features such as matter management, contract lifecycle management, and vendor management, all integrated into a single system. It enables the automation of contracts, storage in contract repositories, and reporting and analysis, streamlining the transition from traditional legal departments to a more efficient legal operations framework. LawVu aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of legal departments by consolidating various legal functions into one connected system.

Joyous

Seed Round in 2019
Joyous Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, provides a feedback platform that emphasizes genuine conversations over traditional employee surveys. The Joyous application enables employees to engage through weekly questions using text and photos, fostering open dialogue about their work experiences. By moving away from annual surveys, Joyous focuses on continuous feedback, allowing teams to discuss topics like engagement, well-being, and safety in a supportive environment. The platform's messaging-style interface facilitates various interactions, including leave requests and shift swapping, enhancing the overall employee experience. Joyous aims to create a culture where feedback is shared comfortably and constructively, thereby driving meaningful action within organizations.

90 Seconds

Series B in 2019
90 Seconds Limited operates a cloud-based video production platform that enables brands to create high-quality videos from anywhere in the world, utilizing online and mobile technologies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including Singapore, London, Tokyo, Manila, and Sydney. The platform supports a wide range of video production needs, including corporate videos, online marketing, and urgent projects, catering to a diverse clientele that includes prominent brands such as Apple, HP, and Amazon. With over 32,000 videos produced across 100 countries, 90 Seconds has established itself as a leader in the video content marketing space, employing a global team dedicated to product development, growth, and customer support.

Thematic

Seed Round in 2017
Thematic Ltd. is a New Zealand-based company specializing in customer feedback analysis software. Established in 2013, Thematic offers a solution that utilizes proprietary AI algorithms to analyze unstructured data from various sources, including NPS surveys, reviews, social media, and contact center logs. By aggregating insights from this feedback, Thematic enables businesses to enhance customer satisfaction and retention through a better understanding of customer needs. The company's clientele includes notable organizations such as Manpower Group, Sky TV, Serato, SBS, and Infotools, reflecting its impact in the realm of customer experience management.

90 Seconds

Series A in 2016
90 Seconds Limited operates a cloud-based video production platform that enables brands to create high-quality videos from anywhere in the world, utilizing online and mobile technologies. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including Singapore, London, Tokyo, Manila, and Sydney. The platform supports a wide range of video production needs, including corporate videos, online marketing, and urgent projects, catering to a diverse clientele that includes prominent brands such as Apple, HP, and Amazon. With over 32,000 videos produced across 100 countries, 90 Seconds has established itself as a leader in the video content marketing space, employing a global team dedicated to product development, growth, and customer support.
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