Alium Capital

Alium Capital Management Pty Ltd is a principal investment firm based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in mid-market investments in technology and innovation. Founded in 2016, the firm caters to sophisticated investors seeking flexible investment opportunities similar to those offered by family offices. Alium Capital focuses on early-stage businesses and extends its investment strategy to publicly listed assets. The firm emphasizes the importance of solid technical founders and scalable products, while valuing culture, common sense, and honesty. With a team that boasts over 55 years of combined industry experience, Alium Capital leverages its extensive relationships to identify high-potential investment opportunities and manage risk effectively. This approach aims to protect capital during periods of market volatility. The firm's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies, showcasing its commitment to innovation and growth in the technology sector.

Michael Considine

Co-Founder and Partner

Rajeev Gupta

Co-Founder and Partner

36 past transactions

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.

Beforepay

Series A in 2021
Beforepay is a financial technology company that provides a personal financial management application designed to help users access their earned wages on demand. Founded in 2019 and based in Sydney, Australia, the app utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to connect with users' bank accounts, enabling it to detect salary payments and predict upcoming bills. By offering real-time insights into spending limits and automatically generating budgets, Beforepay aims to alleviate the challenges associated with traditional payday cycles. This approach empowers users to manage their finances more effectively, allowing them to save money with minimal effort while enhancing their overall financial well-being.

Alex Bank

Series A in 2020
We’re Australia’s newest bank, here to get you a better banking experience. Alex is 100% digital, built from the ground up by an energetic team of bankers, focused on your needs, not ours.

Cashrewards

Series A in 2019
Australian shoppers are looking for the best value while retailers are searching for top line revenue growth - Cashrewards bridges these competing interests. Cashrewards engages shoppers via cashback and savings incentives, providing a highly effective sales channels for merchants.

Enlitic

Series B in 2019
Enlitic Inc. is a pioneer in medical deep learning that leverages proprietary algorithms to quickly and accurately improve healthcare diagnosis. With a platform developed by renowned data scientists, machine learning practitioners, and medical experts, Enlitic is able to analyze a wide variety of healthcare data sources, including billions of clinical cases, to improve diagnostic accuracy, speed and patient outcomes, as well as accelerate pharmaceutical research and drug trials. Named one of the world’s “50 Smartest Companies” by MIT Tech Review, Enlitic is based in San Francisco and serves customers around the world.

Academy Xi

Series B in 2018
Academy Xi Pty Ltd. provides short, practical, and skill specific courses for individuals and companies. It offers courses in the areas of user experience design, service design, product management, and virtual reality design. The company also provides workshops, classes, events, and team training services. It serves customers in Australia, Africa, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and beyond. Academy Xi Pty Ltd. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Surry Hills, Australia.

Mighty Kingdom

Series A in 2018
Mighty Kingdom is an independent game development studio founded in 2011, specializing in mobile games for iOS and Android platforms. The company focuses on creating original intellectual properties that foster a strong connection between players and the brands they represent. With a team composed of experienced professionals from notable companies such as THQ and Midway Games, Mighty Kingdom has developed a diverse portfolio of games, including titles like Sugar Slam, Ava's Manor, and Shopkins. The studio collaborates with various global brands, leveraging cross-marketing opportunities to enhance its offerings. Mighty Kingdom’s games are accessible through major app stores, allowing a wide audience to engage with its innovative creations.

UneeQ

Series A in 2018
UneeQ is a company that specializes in creating engaging, AI-powered digital humans designed to enhance customer interactions. These digital humans serve as virtual brand ambassadors, enabling businesses to foster emotional connections with their customers through empathy and personalized engagement. By utilizing advanced technologies such as Automatic Speech Recognition and Text to Speech, UneeQ’s platform allows organizations to craft unique, real-time interactions that transcend traditional chatbots and websites. The platform's capabilities span various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, healthcare, and retail, providing services such as customer advisory, employee assistance, and tailored content delivery. Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, UneeQ also has offices in San Francisco and Melbourne, serving a diverse global clientele across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.

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

Koala

Series A in 2018
Koala Mattress is a Retail company.

Respondent Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Respondent is a marketplace that connects researchers with research participants for qualitative research studies.

EatClub

Series A in 2018
EatClub Pty Ltd, owns and operates the food application which gives restaurants the control to manage demand for their tables and improve their profit margins through the use of dynamic pricing. EatClub Pty Ltd, was formerly known as Dinnerdeal Pty. Ltd, and changed its name to EatClub Pty Ltd, in September, 2017. EatClub Pty Ltd, was founded in 2016 and is based in East Melbourne, Australia.

Zoox

Series B in 2018
Zoox is a California-based robotics company, founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, focused on creating autonomous vehicles. The company operates at the intersection of design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering, employing a multidisciplinary team to develop advanced mobility solutions aimed at addressing urban transportation needs. Zoox designs and develops self-driving vehicles and manages a fleet of cars, providing vehicle rental services to its users. Headquartered in Foster City, California, Zoox operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.

Gamurs

Venture Round in 2018
Gamurs Pty Ltd. is an Australian company established in 2014, focused on creating a social network for gamers. It operates a comprehensive esports media network that informs, entertains, and educates the gaming community through various content and services. Gamurs offers a range of platforms and brands, including Dot Esports, CS:GO Squad, and Teamfind, among others. The company provides digital advertising, content creation, social media management, and consulting services, facilitating online tournaments and live coverage of events. Its aim is to enable gaming enthusiasts to connect, share their achievements, and stay updated on the latest gaming news and entertainment.

Damstra Technology

Series A in 2018
Damstra Technology is a longstanding leader in workforce management, compliance, and safety management. Through our unique web-based Total Workforce Management System (TWMS), we deliver powerful solutions that radically transform the ease with which you manage, track and protect your entire workforce. We have extensive experience in designing and deploying workforce systems across a vast array of industries, using advanced, collective technologies which are completely configured to each client’s requirements. At a time where information and technology were advancing at an extraordinary rate, Damstra Technology identified the opportunity to introduce a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) product to the market that was agile, highly functional and interfacing. Damstra Technology has been providing real-time, web-based workforce management solutions to Clients to ensure a safe and compliant workforce for over 10 years. Today, these real-time, dynamic, fully-customizable software and hardware solutions service a vast array of industries with both Australian and global footprints. With advanced technology and an expert development and deployment team at the helm, Damstra Technology doesn’t limit you to “best-fit, off the shelf” solutions - we offer progressive insight and develop complete configured solutions from beginning to end.

Microba

Series A in 2018
Microba Life Sciences Ltd is a commercial-stage company specializing in gut microbiome analysis, offering testing services and developing new pathology services, therapeutics, and diagnostics based on microbiome research. Originating from technology developed at the University of Queensland, Microba has established itself as a leader in microbial genomics. Its flagship product, the Microba Insight™ Sampling Kit, enables consumers, clinicians, and researchers to analyze their gut microbiome using advanced metagenomic sequencing, providing insights into the diverse microorganisms present and their potential impact on health. The company also collaborates with healthcare practitioners to enhance understanding of the gut microbiome and offers a comprehensive Metagenomic Analysis Platform that supports research studies from sample collection to detailed bioinformatics analysis. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Microba generates most of its revenue from the Australian market, with a growing presence in Europe, New Zealand, the United States, and Asia.

Daisee

Seed Round in 2018
Daisee develops AI software applications; Our unstructured data product Lisa converts voice to text and then applies AI and NLP to analyse, categorize and deliver deep insight into customer contact through calls, email and chat interactions. Lisa has a proprietary semantic engine that derives meaning from words, and facilitates search and discovery. The primary use cases are; Compliance, Customer Experience and Agent Performance. Daisee utilises an Enterprise SAAS model, based on utilisation, and has a global focus; with a particular focus on expansion in North America.

HappyCo

Series A in 2018
HappyCo Inc. develops innovative mobile tools tailored for the real estate rental industry, enhancing operational efficiency by transitioning traditional paper-based processes into digital solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspection data and staff remotely, and a business intelligence application for real-time performance analysis. Its platform supports a variety of sectors, including multifamily residential, hospitality, and commercial real estate, enabling users to conduct mobile inspections, manage work orders, and monitor operations effectively. HappyCo's technology provides real-time visibility and control, helping clients optimize their asset management and operational performance.

HappyCo

Series A in 2018
HappyCo Inc. develops innovative mobile tools tailored for the real estate rental industry, enhancing operational efficiency by transitioning traditional paper-based processes into digital solutions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspection data and staff remotely, and a business intelligence application for real-time performance analysis. Its platform supports a variety of sectors, including multifamily residential, hospitality, and commercial real estate, enabling users to conduct mobile inspections, manage work orders, and monitor operations effectively. HappyCo's technology provides real-time visibility and control, helping clients optimize their asset management and operational performance.

Verrency

Series A in 2017
Verrency Group operates financial technology platform and marketplace that enables financial institutions to introduce different payment solutions. It provides consumers self-service facilities to lock and block cards; block card usage based on location and merchants; digital gift cards; on demand virtual cards; digital currencies; alerts on suspicious behavior; and control usage of digital wallets that contain the card. Verrency Group was founded in 2016 and is based in Melbourne, Australia with additional locations in Sydney, Australia; London, United Kingdom; Sunnyvale, California; and Singapore.

Kinela

Venture Round in 2017
Kinela, formerly known as Hit 100, is an Australian healthcare company that empowers people living with disability and elderly to take control of their health and wellbeing. It helps its customers to achieve their health goals by providing personalized health programs, home-delivered nutritious meals, and allied health services including dietetics, speech pathology, and occupational therapy.

Sustenir Agriculture

Venture Round in 2017
Sustenir Group is Asia's premier high-nutrition, specialty vegeatble producer that uses only the most technologically advanced and sustainable Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) methods to grow impossible crops in impossible places. We endeavour to produce regularly imported products locally to disrupt the archaic globalized food value chain and minimise the required costs and carbon footprint related to the growing and distribution of the foods we all know and love, making Sustenir products both socially and environmentally responsible.

Spriggy

Seed Round in 2017
Spriggy is a platform designed to assist parents in teaching their children healthy money habits in the digital age. It offers a mobile app and a prepaid debit card, allowing families to manage finances together. The platform enables parents to allocate funds to their child's card, set savings goals, and monitor spending, promoting financial independence while ensuring safety. By focusing on collaborative money management, Spriggy empowers children to develop responsible financial behaviors.

bitcoin.com.au

Series A in 2017
Bitcoin.com.au operates as a Bitcoin exchange platform designed to facilitate efficient global transactions. The company offers both online and physical Bitcoin exchange services in Australia and the UK, providing users with a convenient way to buy and sell Bitcoin. Subscribers can easily create orders by supplying an email, mobile number, and wallet address. Additionally, Bitcoin.com.au allows deposits through a network of 1,200 locations, enabling users to receive Bitcoins instantly. The platform emphasizes affordability and speed, making it a trusted option for individuals looking to engage in cryptocurrency transactions.

Powerwrap

Series B in 2017
Powerwrap Limited is a wealth management platform based in Melbourne, Australia, that provides financial advisers and brokers with tools to administer, manage, and report on their clients' investment portfolios. Founded in 2008, the company offers several account types, including the Powerwrap Investment Account, which consolidates access to various managed funds, ASX and international equities, and term deposits. Additionally, it provides specialized accounts for private wealth management, superannuation, and pension needs. Powerwrap also delivers a comprehensive suite of administration and reporting tools, along with back-office services, allowing advisers to focus on client relationships while efficiently managing trades and transactions. The company operates as a subsidiary of Praemium Limited.

Academy Xi

Series A in 2017
Academy Xi Pty Ltd. provides short, practical, and skill specific courses for individuals and companies. It offers courses in the areas of user experience design, service design, product management, and virtual reality design. The company also provides workshops, classes, events, and team training services. It serves customers in Australia, Africa, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and beyond. Academy Xi Pty Ltd. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Surry Hills, Australia.

Unlockd

Series B in 2017
Unlockd Media Pty Ltd. operates Unlockd, a mobile platform that rewards users for engaging with targeted advertisements, content, and offers upon unlocking their smartphones. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, Unlockd has developed a unique virtual currency system that allows users to earn points by viewing relevant ads and completing tasks such as surveys or app downloads. These points can be redeemed for mobile credit, entertainment content, or loyalty points. The platform benefits various partners, including telecommunications companies, streaming services, and loyalty programs, by enhancing customer retention and generating new revenue streams. Unlockd’s technology features three key product streams: Unlockd Connect for mobile operators, Unlockd Stream for ad-funded subscription content providers, and Unlockd Loyalty for enhancing member engagement in loyalty programs. The company has formed partnerships with major brands and advertising platforms, enabling them to reach consumers at peak engagement moments. With offices in New York, London, Singapore, and New Delhi, Unlockd continues to innovate in the mobile advertising space.

Stockspot

Series B in 2017
Stockspot Pty Ltd, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, is an online and automated investment adviser and fund manager. As Australia's first robo-advisor, Stockspot aims to make professional wealth management more accessible by eliminating high fees, confusing jargon, and excessive paperwork traditionally associated with the industry. The company specializes in investing in exchange-traded funds listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. By offering a straightforward and transparent online investment service, Stockspot helps Australians manage their money more effectively, providing financial advice, fintech solutions, investing options, market news, and research reports. The firm addresses the challenges faced by many Australians, including high minimum account requirements and the difficulties of self-directed investing, by facilitating access to diversified portfolios with lower costs.

Nitro

Series C in 2017
Nitro Software Limited is a document productivity company that provides software and support services focused on enhancing workflows through the portable document format (PDF). Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, Nitro offers a range of products including Nitro Pro, which enables users to create, edit, convert, merge, annotate, protect, and sign PDFs. Additionally, Nitro Cloud provides tools for electronic signatures and collaboration, while Nitro Analytics delivers insights into document workflows and productivity. Serving various sectors such as real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, financial services, and education, Nitro aims to help organizations reduce paper use, streamline business processes, and facilitate digital transformation through its integrated and affordable solutions.

HealthEngine

Series C in 2017
HealthEngine Pty Ltd operates an online healthcare destination in Australia. The company offers an online booking system that allows patients to find, book, and manage their appointments online; an online health directory that list medical practices in various categories, including GP, dentist, physio, chiropractor, psychologist, and more; HealthEngine recalls, a solution to centralize and manage various recalls; and a website for medical practices. HealthEngine Pty Ltd was founded in 2006 and is based in Perth, Australia.

Takor Group

Seed Round in 2017
Geospatial technology company democratising mobile mapping

Sofihub

Seed Round in 2017
Sofihub is a digital assisted living solution using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sensor technology to support seniors to live independently in their own homes. Sofihub observes and learns normal behaviour in the home, Sofihub can then identify abnormal behaviour and raise alerts. Sofihub is also a personal home assistant delivering greetings, medication reminders and hydration alerts. Sofihub was developed by Deakin University Software and Technology Innovation Laboratories.

Stackla

Venture Round in 2016
Stackla is a social content marketing platform that puts user-generated content at the heart of brand marketing. With an AI-powered user-generated content (UGC) platform and asset manager, Stackla sits at the core of the marketing stack, actively discovering and recommending the best visual content from across the social web, as well as internal and external resources, to fuel personalized content experiences at scale. More than 500 global brands, agencies, media companies, and nonprofits use Stackla to curate and publish the best content from across the social web. Founded in 2012, Stackla has offices in San Francisco, New York, Sydney, and London.

Hey You

Series B in 2016
Formerly Known as Beat The Q and Posse. Hey You is evolving the way that people order and pay at cafes, restaurants and bars. They connect customers with businesses through their app, so that you can order ahead and pay through your mobile. Hey You understand that humanity is at the core of all hospitality and we bring this to our users through our app. It also focuses on building connections between customers and businesses every day from helping venues grow and run their businesses to transforming the way customers order at their favorite venues. Hey You was founded in 2011and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.