York Street Brands
Series B in 2023
York Street Brands, formed by the merger of Boost Lab and tbh Skincare specializes in serums that target a range of skin concerns.
Koala
Convertible Note in 2022
Koala is an online-only mattress company. The company offers next-day delivery to customers in Japan and is working to make faster delivery possible. Koala was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales.
Boost Lab
Series A in 2021
Boost Lab is a company dedicated to providing accessible and affordable skincare solutions. It specializes in personal care products, focusing on serums that combine natural and active ingredients to effectively revitalize and hydrate the skin. By prioritizing cost-effectiveness and safety, Boost Lab aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring that high-quality skincare is available to everyone.
Academy Xi
Venture Round in 2021
Academy Xi, established in 2015 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, specializes in providing short, practical courses and workshops focused on emerging fields in design and technology. It offers skill-specific programs in user experience design, service design, product management, and virtual reality design, serving both individuals and corporate clients across Australia, Africa, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and beyond. Academy Xi's approach involves customizing modular programs to meet the unique needs of each organization, aiming to transform careers and enhance design and tech capabilities.
Spriggy is a financial management platform designed to assist parents in teaching their children healthy money habits in the digital era. It offers a mobile app paired with a prepaid debit card, allowing families to manage money collaboratively. Parents can allocate funds to their child's card, set savings goals, and monitor spending, thereby fostering financial independence while ensuring safety. The platform emphasizes education and responsible money management, making it easier for families to engage in discussions about finances and instill good habits in their children.
DesignCrowd
Venture Round in 2021
DesignCrowd is an online creative marketplace that connects businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with a global network of designers. The platform facilitates crowd-sourced design projects, offering a wide range of services including logo design, web page design, graphic design, business card design, brochure design, t-shirt design, and poster design. By enabling small firms to access diverse design talent, DesignCrowd helps them obtain the creative solutions they need at competitive prices. In addition to its primary marketplace, DesignCrowd also manages BrandCrowd, an online logo maker that further enhances its offerings in the design space.
Beforepay
Series A in 2021
Beforepay is a company based in Australia that aims to alleviate financial stress by providing a more flexible approach to managing personal finances. The company's primary service, Pay On Demand™, allows employees to access their earned wages before the traditional payday, giving them control over when they receive their income. Beforepay's app also offers features such as automatic bill tracking, spending insights, and budget creation to help users manage their money more effectively.
Liven is a global technology start-up that specializes in enhancing customer engagement for food and entertainment venues. Recognized for its innovative approach, Liven's platform offers a plug-and-play solution that enables venues to reward and retain their most valuable customers while attracting new patrons. The application provides users with access to exclusive deals, cashback, and coupons, allowing them to save money during their visits. Customers earn rewards in the form of LVN, which they can spend across Liven's network, and can also purchase pre-paid Foodollars. By eliminating the reliance on major tech firms, Liven empowers venues to own their data and foster their own communities, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
The ORDRE Group
Series B in 2021
The ORDRE Group, founded in 2014, is a company focused on transforming the dynamics between luxury brands, retailers, and consumers through innovative fashion technologies. Its primary offerings include ORB360, a platform launched in 2015 that provides proprietary 360-degree images and videos tailored for the fashion industry, enabling users to view collections of designer ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, and footwear. Another key component is Authentique, introduced in 2021, which utilizes vision AI and blockchain technology for the authentication of products and the creation of digital product passports. This dual approach facilitates greater global exposure for emerging designers while addressing logistical and cost challenges within the luxury market.
Boost Lab
Seed Round in 2020
Boost Lab is a company dedicated to providing accessible and affordable skincare solutions. It specializes in personal care products, focusing on serums that combine natural and active ingredients to effectively revitalize and hydrate the skin. By prioritizing cost-effectiveness and safety, Boost Lab aims to meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring that high-quality skincare is available to everyone.
Alex Bank
Series A in 2020
Alex Bank is a fully licensed digital challenger bank that prioritizes customer needs and operates with a focus on profitable markets and personal lending. Established by a dynamic team of bankers, the company leverages proprietary technology to offer a seamless and efficient banking experience. With a commitment to providing personalized services, Alex Bank enables fast onboarding for its clients and aims to expand its offerings to include small business solutions and specialized mortgage products. This innovative approach allows the bank to create substantial margins through deposits while delivering a friction-free banking process.
Hart Dairy
Seed Round in 2019
Hart Dairy is a producer of high-quality dairy products, distinguished by its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. It was the first dairy in the United States to earn the Certified Humane® label for its pasteurized cow milk, ensuring that all cows are provided with adequate grain, water, roaming space, light, shelter from the elements, temperature control, and other essential needs. The company specializes in free-range, grass-fed dairy products, raised in a non-GMO environment. This approach not only provides consumers with healthy dairy options but also supports animal welfare.
Cashrewards
Series A in 2019
Cashrewards Limited is an Australian cashback ecosystem founded in 2014 and based in Sydney. The company provides a platform that allows members to browse various brands and cashback offers, enabling them to earn cashback on purchases made both online and in-store with participating merchants. Cashrewards operates an app and a website where members can search for and access merchant offers, as well as a browser extension called Cashrewards Assistant that notifies users of available deals. Additionally, Cashrewards offers debit and credit card-linked cashback opportunities and utilizes a Partner Rewards Engine to integrate with third-party partners. By connecting shoppers with merchants, Cashrewards effectively meets the interests of consumers seeking value while helping retailers increase revenue through enhanced brand awareness and customer engagement.
Enlitic, Inc. is a healthcare technology company specializing in the development of software solutions that enhance early detection, treatment planning, and disease monitoring through advanced learning technology. The company focuses on creating decision support tools for physicians, enabling them to make informed decisions based on a wide array of medical data, including images, doctors' notes, and laboratory results. Enlitic's offerings encompass clinical decision support products, patient triage, screening programs, and targeted radiology solutions, all aimed at addressing critical medical challenges such as cancer detection and treatment planning. The firm also provides a natural language processing solution that enriches the understanding of medical texts and images, facilitating the operationalization of data assets. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Enlitic has forged strategic partnerships to further its mission in improving healthcare outcomes through artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms.
Academy Xi
Series B in 2018
Academy Xi, established in 2015 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, specializes in providing short, practical courses and workshops focused on emerging fields in design and technology. It offers skill-specific programs in user experience design, service design, product management, and virtual reality design, serving both individuals and corporate clients across Australia, Africa, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and beyond. Academy Xi's approach involves customizing modular programs to meet the unique needs of each organization, aiming to transform careers and enhance design and tech capabilities.
Mighty Kingdom
Series A in 2018
Mighty Kingdom is an independent mobile game developer specializing in creating engaging games for iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2011, the studio is staffed by experienced professionals from renowned companies in the gaming industry, such as THQ, Midway Games, Krome Studios, and Ratbag Games. Mighty Kingdom focuses on developing original intellectual properties that foster strong connections between players and brand values. The company also collaborates with global brands to create games that leverage cross-marketing sponsorship opportunities. Its portfolio includes titles like Sugar Slam, Ava's Manor, Wild Life, Heart Lake Rush, Danger Days, and Shopkins. Mighty Kingdom's games are accessible through major app stores, including Apple's App Store and Google Play.
UneeQ is a digital human creator platform that transforms traditional customer interactions by integrating artificial intelligence to design engaging digital personas. These digital humans serve as brand ambassadors, offering an emotional connection that enhances the customer experience beyond what conventional chatbots or forms can achieve. UneeQ's platform allows businesses to create real-time, personalized interactions that incorporate voice, body language, expression, and tone, enabling a more human-like interaction with users. By focusing on emotional intelligence, UneeQ aims to foster genuine connections between brands and their customers. The company operates globally, serving a diverse clientele across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, and positions itself as a leader in redefining human interaction in the digital landscape.
Insurance that’s built for your customers Open was founded in 2016 with a vision to harness data and partnerships to deliver the best insurance experiences. We do this by providing brilliant embedded products including car, home, travel, landlords, cyber and life insurance. We partner with data-rich brands such as Bupa, Polestar and Telstra. We're a team of over 140 based in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Koala is an online-only mattress company. The company offers next-day delivery to customers in Japan and is working to make faster delivery possible. Koala was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Alexandria, New South Wales.
Respondent
Seed Round in 2018
Respondent is an online marketplace that facilitates connections between researchers and participants for qualitative research studies. The platform enables businesses to source respondents from a diverse array of niche marketplaces around the globe. By allowing companies to screen, interview, and select participants based on specific criteria, Respondent streamlines the process of hiring professionals for research projects. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of recruiting qualified individuals but also gives researchers the flexibility to choose business professionals that best meet their study needs.
EatClub Pty Ltd operates a food application that allows restaurants to manage demand for their tables and enhance profit margins through dynamic pricing. Founded in 2016 and based in East Melbourne, Australia, EatClub was previously known as Dinnerdeal Pty Ltd before rebranding in September 2017. The platform enables restaurants to offer last-minute deals to diners, helping to fill tables during off-peak times. With a partner network of over 1,500 restaurants, including notable names like Sake and Rockpool Dining Group, EatClub serves both Sydney and Melbourne, with plans for further expansion across Australia. The application was designed by restaurateurs and is recognized as a pioneering customer engagement tool in the food service industry.
Zoox Inc. is a California-based robotics company focused on designing and developing self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2014 by Tim Kentley-Klay and Dr. Jesse Levinson, Zoox aims to create advanced autonomous mobility solutions that address the future needs of urban transportation. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating design, computer science, and electro-mechanical engineering to innovate in the field of mobility. In addition to vehicle development, Zoox manages a fleet of cars and offers vehicle rental services. Since September 2020, Zoox has operated as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., enhancing its resources and capabilities in the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.
GAMURS Group
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 an Australia-based leader in workforce management, compliance, and safety management solutions. The company specializes in providing web-based Total Workforce Management Systems (TWMS) tailored to meet the unique needs of various industries. With over a decade of experience, Damstra Technology offers real-time, customizable workforce management solutions that enable organizations to effectively track, manage, and protect their employees, contractors, and extended workforce. The company helps clients navigate risks associated with workplace safety requirements and regulatory changes through its cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) product. Damstra's offerings include software services, hardware rentals, implementation, and ongoing support, primarily serving clients within Australia while also extending its reach globally. The company is committed to delivering advanced, fully-configured solutions, moving beyond standard off-the-shelf products to provide comprehensive, tailored systems that enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Microba Life Sciences
Series A in 2018
Microba Life Sciences is an Australian company based in Brisbane, founded in 2017 by Philip Hugenholtz and Gene Tyson. It specializes in microbiome analysis, offering gut microbiome testing services to consumers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. The company's key products include the Microba Insight Sampling Kit, which provides detailed insights into individual health guided by scientific analysis, and the Metagenomic Analysis Platform (MAP), an end-to-end service supporting research studies from sample collection to data analysis. Microba Life Sciences collaborates with healthcare professionals to enhance understanding of the gut microbiome and develops diagnostic tools for disease comprehension through comprehensive measurement of human gut microbiota.
Daisee is a technology company that specializes in AI and machine learning software applications aimed at enhancing customer interactions. The company offers a product that converts unstructured data, such as voice calls, emails, and chat interactions, into actionable insights through advanced AI and natural language processing. Its proprietary semantic engine enables effective search and categorization of data, supporting applications in compliance, customer experience, and agent performance. Daisee's software automates quality management processes, including call sampling and evaluation, sentiment analysis, and compliance monitoring, thereby improving productivity and customer satisfaction. With a focus on global expansion, particularly in North America, Daisee has experienced significant growth, increasing its annual recurring revenue by over 300% in the past year and serving a diverse clientele. The company has received recognition in the RegTech and Insuretech sectors, earning awards and being featured as a Cool Vendor by Gartner.
HappyCo Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in mobile tools for the real estate rental industry. Established in 2011, the company provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance property management by replacing traditional paper-based processes with digital solutions. Its offerings include a mobile application for property inspections, a web application for managing inspections and staff remotely, and a business intelligence application for real-time analysis of operational performance metrics. HappyCo's technology services a variety of sectors, including multifamily residential, commercial real estate, student housing, and hospitality. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline maintenance operations, improve efficiency, and enhance resident satisfaction, effectively enabling users to inspect and monitor real estate assets while gaining visibility and control over their operations.
Ultra Commerce
Series A in 2018
Ultra Commerce is a global eCommerce platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in empowering enterprises to achieve significant growth. Established over a decade ago, the company serves over 400 clients worldwide, facilitating billions of dollars in transactions annually. Ultra Commerce combines the ease of out-of-the-box solutions with customizable frameworks, enabling businesses to expand their reach, enhance sales, and create new revenue opportunities. The platform is designed to address complex eCommerce challenges, offering advanced capabilities for both single and multi-vendor marketplaces. Through its comprehensive and scalable solutions, Ultra Commerce supports enterprises in increasing operational efficiencies and sustaining long-term growth.
Sphere For Good
Series A in 2017
Verrency Group is a financial technology company that operates a comprehensive platform and marketplace designed to enhance payment solutions for financial institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Sydney, London, Sunnyvale, and Singapore, Verrency provides a suite of self-service tools for consumers. These include features for managing card usage, such as locking or blocking cards, setting restrictions based on location or merchant, and creating digital gift and virtual cards. The platform connects banks to a variety of innovative payment solutions, allowing for faster implementation and reduced costs while maintaining security and control. It supports card issuers, merchants, and other digital financial service providers in managing payment devices and integrating with third-party fintech services, thereby enabling customers to have more flexibility and choice in their payment options.
Sustenir Agriculture
Venture Round in 2017
Sustenir Agriculture Singapore Pte Ltd. specializes in the cultivation, processing, packaging, and distribution of green vegetables, including leafy greens, strawberries, and basil leaves. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Singapore, the company employs advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) techniques to grow its products sustainably. By focusing on local production of traditionally imported vegetables, Sustenir aims to disrupt the conventional food supply chain, reducing costs and the carbon footprint associated with food distribution. Its products are sold through various retail channels and online marketplaces, reflecting a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Kinela
Venture Round in 2017
Kinela is an Australian healthcare company dedicated to empowering people living with disabilities and older Australians to manage their health and wellbeing effectively. The company achieves this by offering personalized health programs, nutritious meals delivered directly to homes, and a range of allied health services including dietetics, speech pathology, and occupational therapy. Additionally, Kinela provides dietitian coaching and a food tracking system tailored for individuals with conditions like diabetes, helping them achieve their health goals and maintain control over their health outcomes.
Spriggy
Seed Round in 2017
Spriggy is a financial management platform designed to assist parents in teaching their children healthy money habits in the digital era. It offers a mobile app paired with a prepaid debit card, allowing families to manage money collaboratively. Parents can allocate funds to their child's card, set savings goals, and monitor spending, thereby fostering financial independence while ensuring safety. The platform emphasizes education and responsible money management, making it easier for families to engage in discussions about finances and instill good habits in their children.
bitcoin.com.au
Series A in 2017
Bitcoin.com.au is one of Australia's longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, headquartered in Melbourne. The company facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and Ethereum, having served hundreds of thousands of Australians. It operates a platform that offers both online and physical exchange services, allowing users to initiate transactions by providing an email, mobile number, and wallet address. Customers can make deposits at over 1,200 locations, enabling them to receive Bitcoins instantly through efficient peer-to-peer transactions. Bitcoin.com.au aims to enhance global transaction methods, providing a user-friendly experience for cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia and the UK.
Powerwrap
Series B in 2017
Powerwrap Limited is a Melbourne-based company that specializes in providing a wealth management platform tailored for financial advisers and brokers in Australia. Founded in 2008, Powerwrap offers a range of investment accounts, including the Powerwrap Investment Account, which consolidates various investment options such as managed funds, equities, and term deposits. The company also provides specialized accounts for superannuation and pension purposes. In addition to these accounts, Powerwrap delivers comprehensive investment administration and shared services, including compliance, finance, and reporting tools, to cater to clients with diverse needs. By offering a unique back-office service, Powerwrap enables advisers and brokers to focus on building strong, long-term relationships with their clients while efficiently managing their investment portfolios. As of September 2020, Powerwrap operates as a subsidiary of Praemium Limited.
Academy Xi
Series A in 2017
Academy Xi, established in 2015 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, specializes in providing short, practical courses and workshops focused on emerging fields in design and technology. It offers skill-specific programs in user experience design, service design, product management, and virtual reality design, serving both individuals and corporate clients across Australia, Africa, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and beyond. Academy Xi's approach involves customizing modular programs to meet the unique needs of each organization, aiming to transform careers and enhance design and tech capabilities.
Unlockd is a Melbourne-based company founded in 2014 that has developed a mobile platform designed to transform how users interact with their digital devices. The platform operates on an “attention” based virtual currency model, rewarding users with points for engaging with targeted advertisements, content, or offers when unlocking their smartphones. These points can be redeemed for mobile credits, premium entertainment, or loyalty rewards. By allowing users to complete additional tasks like surveys and video views, Unlockd enhances user engagement while providing businesses with a powerful tool for customer retention and acquisition. The company partners with major brands and content providers, delivering tailored advertising that captures consumers' attention at optimal moments. Unlockd's technology features three primary product streams: Unlockd Connect for mobile operators, Unlockd Stream for OTT content providers, and Unlockd Loyalty for enhancing engagement in loyalty programs. With strategic offices in New York, London, Singapore, and New Delhi, Unlockd is well-positioned to serve various markets globally.
Stockspot
Series B in 2017
Stockspot is an online investment adviser and fund manager that aims to democratize access to professional wealth management for Australians. By eliminating high fees, confusing jargon, and cumbersome paperwork, Stockspot seeks to address the challenges faced by many in the wealth management industry. The company recognizes that traditional investment options often come with significant account minimums, making it difficult for average Australians to access professionally managed portfolios. Stockspot's platform provides users with a comprehensive investment profile tailored to their circumstances, helping them select appropriate investment strategies and diversify their portfolios across various asset classes. Additionally, Stockspot offers guidance on ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, enabling investors to manage their money more effectively and transparently while avoiding excessive costs.
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.
Takor Group
Seed Round in 2017
Takor Group is a geospatial technology company focused on democratizing mobile mapping solutions. It specializes in developing mobile geographic information system applications that facilitate offline data collection through a single device. The company offers a variety of remote sensing products and services tailored for multiple industries, including mining and mineral exploration, oil and gas, agriculture, and environmental management. Its technology enables businesses and consumers to effectively utilize location-based information, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Takor Group aims to empower users with accessible and advanced geospatial tools.
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 focuses on user-generated content (UGC) to enhance brand marketing. Founded in 2012, the company offers an AI-powered platform and asset manager that helps brands discover, curate, and showcase the most relevant visual content from social media and other sources. This approach enables businesses to create personalized content experiences at scale, fostering consumer trust and driving sales. With a client base of over 500 global brands, agencies, media companies, and nonprofits, Stackla operates from offices in San Francisco, New York, Sydney, and London, positioning itself as a key player in the marketing landscape.
Hey You is Australia's leading order ahead platform, boasting over 1 million users and more than 35 million orders processed to date. The company provides a mobile application that allows customers to conveniently order and pay for food from various businesses, enhancing the dining experience through features like contactless takeaway and digitized menus for dine-in service. This platform facilitates seamless transactions and empowers restaurants to manage self-delivery, ultimately reducing operational friction and allowing businesses to focus on fostering genuine customer relationships.