Carthona Capital

Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2014, Carthona Capital is a venture capital firm that invests globally. It focuses on early-stage companies at the pre-seed, seed, or series A stages, with a thematic focus on fintech. The firm manages multiple funds totaling approximately $400 million from institutional investors, family offices, and high net worth individuals.

Tonino Belmonte

Co-Founder and Venture Partner

Jonathan Chow

Principal

Grace Clarke

Investor

Victor Gomes

Venture Partner

Simone Lander

Partner

Past deals in Australasia

Safewill

Series B in 2024
Safewill is an Australian online platform that enables individuals to create digital estate plans, including wills and powers of attorney. The service streamlines end-of-life planning by providing tools to start, complete, and update bespoke wills and related documents, addressing legal, administrative, and emotional aspects. The platform aims to simplify estate planning for users and protect loved ones by offering a self-guided digital solution that contrasts with traditional, in-person legal processes.

Reach Alternative Investments

Seed Round in 2024
Reach Alts is an Australian fintech company that partners with leading global asset managers to provide curated access to private market funds at lower minimums. Its tech-enabled platform offers seamless investment, comprehensive due diligence, and detailed reporting, enabling non-institutional investors to build portfolios previously out of reach.

Safewill

Series A in 2023
Safewill is an Australian online platform that enables individuals to create digital estate plans, including wills and powers of attorney. The service streamlines end-of-life planning by providing tools to start, complete, and update bespoke wills and related documents, addressing legal, administrative, and emotional aspects. The platform aims to simplify estate planning for users and protect loved ones by offering a self-guided digital solution that contrasts with traditional, in-person legal processes.

PathZero

Series A in 2022
PathZero is an Australian sustainability technology company offering a SaaS platform and services to help businesses measure emissions, disclose them to stakeholders, develop reduction plans, purchase offsets, and report progress. The platform combines software with virtual on-demand sessions with carbon experts to support customers in achieving carbon goals. It also provides a secure disclosure network for private markets that connects asset owners, fund managers, and portfolio companies to collect, validate, and share emissions and location-based information, enabling institutional investors to manage climate risks, meet regulatory disclosure requirements, and reduce exposure to greenwashing.

Josef

Seed Round in 2022
Josef is a no-code automation platform designed for legal and compliance workflows. It leverages artificial intelligence for document preparation, workflow management, and legal information processing, empowering law firms to simplify tasks, reduce manual work, and enhance access to legal support.

CIM

Series A in 2022
CIM is a technology company specializing in innovative building analytics software. Headquartered in Australia with operations in Europe, CIM serves large-scale property owners and operators, including real estate investment trusts, governments, and cultural institutions. Their flagship product, PEAK, integrates intelligence, machine learning, and engineering support to optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and comfort across extensive property portfolios. By harnessing data from building equipment using IoT hardware and advanced analytics, CIM helps clients identify and rectify energy-wasting inefficiencies, ultimately reducing total energy usage.

Layer

Seed Round in 2022
Layer is a Brisbane-based company established in 2021 that operates a local gaming licensing marketplace tailored for the interactive entertainment industry. Its primary focus is to facilitate collaborations between game developers and publishers with well-known brands, characters, and narratives that resonate with players. The platform streamlines the brand integration process within video games, offering features such as simplified asset approvals and connections to qualified partners. By doing so, Layer enables developers to reach new audiences, safeguard their brand identities, and enhance the realism of their games through effective brand collaborations.

Reach Alternative Investments

Seed Round in 2022
Reach Alts is an Australian fintech company that partners with leading global asset managers to provide curated access to private market funds at lower minimums. Its tech-enabled platform offers seamless investment, comprehensive due diligence, and detailed reporting, enabling non-institutional investors to build portfolios previously out of reach.

PathZero

Series A in 2021
PathZero is an Australian sustainability technology company offering a SaaS platform and services to help businesses measure emissions, disclose them to stakeholders, develop reduction plans, purchase offsets, and report progress. The platform combines software with virtual on-demand sessions with carbon experts to support customers in achieving carbon goals. It also provides a secure disclosure network for private markets that connects asset owners, fund managers, and portfolio companies to collect, validate, and share emissions and location-based information, enabling institutional investors to manage climate risks, meet regulatory disclosure requirements, and reduce exposure to greenwashing.

Skript

Seed Round in 2021
Skript is an Open Banking infrastructure provider, offering both API and application layer capabilities. Our focus is to provide SaaS based capabilities that redefine information collection, Internet Banking and payment services. In Australia, Skript is a fully Accredited Data Recipient under the Consumer Data Right, and has verified access to all 114 Australian banks.

Paytron

Seed Round in 2021
Paytron, LLC is a fintech company with a presence in both Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sydney, Australia, founded in 2015. It operates the Cocoon Technology platform, which specializes in merchant services such as credit and debit card processing, secure payment gateway solutions, and point of sale hardware. Additionally, Paytron provides a modern transaction account designed to facilitate payments, invoice approvals, and bank linking, while also enabling collaboration with accountants. The platform aims to streamline workflows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by automating bookkeeping, offering cash flow and risk management tools, and enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities. Through its services, Paytron helps businesses efficiently manage their finances, optimize payables and receivables, and gain insights for growth.

Paytron

Seed Round in 2021
Paytron, LLC is a fintech company with a presence in both Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sydney, Australia, founded in 2015. It operates the Cocoon Technology platform, which specializes in merchant services such as credit and debit card processing, secure payment gateway solutions, and point of sale hardware. Additionally, Paytron provides a modern transaction account designed to facilitate payments, invoice approvals, and bank linking, while also enabling collaboration with accountants. The platform aims to streamline workflows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by automating bookkeeping, offering cash flow and risk management tools, and enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities. Through its services, Paytron helps businesses efficiently manage their finances, optimize payables and receivables, and gain insights for growth.

Valiant

Series B in 2019
Valiant is an online marketplace for business loans based in Surry Hills, Australia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in connecting small business owners and their advisers with various lenders, leveraging proprietary technology to streamline the search for financing options. Valiant's platform allows users to compare loan products, rates, terms, and fees, ensuring they can find the most suitable funding solutions. The company's mission is to simplify the loan selection process and empower small businesses to access timely and affordable financing.

Agerris

Seed Round in 2019
Agerris Pty Ltd, established in 2005 and based in Chippendale, Australia, specializes in designing and manufacturing modular robotics for the agricultural industry. The company's flagship product, Swagbot, is a modular robot that autonomously monitors and addresses weed issues, detects food, herds livestock, and assesses crops using computer vision. Additionally, Agerris develops an AI-based platform, Digital Farmhand, which enables farm machinery to detect and assess weeds, count individual fruit, nuts, crops, and animals. The company's products cater to various applications, including tree crop and row crop automation, intelligent spraying, livestock monitoring, and fruit and crop detection.

Valiant

Series A in 2018
Valiant is an online marketplace for business loans based in Surry Hills, Australia, founded in 2015. The company specializes in connecting small business owners and their advisers with various lenders, leveraging proprietary technology to streamline the search for financing options. Valiant's platform allows users to compare loan products, rates, terms, and fees, ensuring they can find the most suitable funding solutions. The company's mission is to simplify the loan selection process and empower small businesses to access timely and affordable financing.

Sparesbox

Series B in 2018
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.

Paratus Clinical

Venture Round in 2017
Paratus Clinical Pty Ltd is a specialized provider of clinical trial services in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on both early and late phase clinical research in primary care settings. The company offers a comprehensive range of services to pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, biotechnology firms, medical device companies, and clinical sites. These services include feasibility studies, site support, biostatistics, and data management, all designed to facilitate the successful execution of clinical trials. Paratus Clinical is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced clinical research professionals who possess a deep understanding of the complexities involved in conducting trials. Their expertise spans the entire clinical trial process, from initial feasibility assessments to site closeout, ensuring effective and timely delivery throughout each stage of the research study.

Zero Latency

Series B in 2016
Zero Latency is a Melbourne-based virtual reality startup founded in 2013 that specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality games. The company utilizes an innovative inversion virtual reality system, coupled with advanced wireless technology and motion tracking, to create immersive simulations for gamers. By providing an integrated studio experience, Zero Latency aims to deliver authentic and enhanced virtual reality experiences that engage players worldwide.

Sparesbox

Series A in 2016
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.

ResponSight

Seed Round in 2016
ResponSight Pty Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in security breach detection solutions. Its technology integrates with existing business security systems, monitoring for and alerting users to potential breaches. ResponSight's unique approach involves behavioral analytics, analyzing user and application activity on endpoints to establish baseline profiles, without collecting private information.

Sparesbox

Convertible Note in 2016
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.

Rubicor

Post in 2016
Rubicor is an Australian company that specializes in contracting and recruitment services. It offers a variety of recruitment solutions including permanent, contract, and temporary placements, as well as human capital services tailored for both employers and candidates across multiple industry sectors. Additionally, Rubicor provides workforce solutions and recruitment process outsourcing services. Its operational reach extends to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, allowing it to serve a diverse client base. The company focuses on delivering managed solutions that support enterprises in effectively acquiring the right talent for their needs.

Ramp

Venture Round in 2016
RAMP develops and manufactures radio frequency identification tags, chips, and readers for tracking, locating, and managing equipment, inventory, and people in real-time. It offers RFID-based asset tracking, vehicle tracking, inventory tracking, and project materials tracking solutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Alexandria, Australia.

Sparesbox

Seed Round in 2016
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.

Zero Latency

Venture Round in 2015
Zero Latency is a Melbourne-based virtual reality startup founded in 2013 that specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality games. The company utilizes an innovative inversion virtual reality system, coupled with advanced wireless technology and motion tracking, to create immersive simulations for gamers. By providing an integrated studio experience, Zero Latency aims to deliver authentic and enhanced virtual reality experiences that engage players worldwide.

Paratus Clinical

Seed Round in 2015
Paratus Clinical Pty Ltd is a specialized provider of clinical trial services in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on both early and late phase clinical research in primary care settings. The company offers a comprehensive range of services to pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, biotechnology firms, medical device companies, and clinical sites. These services include feasibility studies, site support, biostatistics, and data management, all designed to facilitate the successful execution of clinical trials. Paratus Clinical is staffed by a team of qualified and experienced clinical research professionals who possess a deep understanding of the complexities involved in conducting trials. Their expertise spans the entire clinical trial process, from initial feasibility assessments to site closeout, ensuring effective and timely delivery throughout each stage of the research study.

ResponSight

Seed Round in 2015
ResponSight Pty Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in security breach detection solutions. Its technology integrates with existing business security systems, monitoring for and alerting users to potential breaches. ResponSight's unique approach involves behavioral analytics, analyzing user and application activity on endpoints to establish baseline profiles, without collecting private information.

Ramp

Venture Round in 2015
RAMP develops and manufactures radio frequency identification tags, chips, and readers for tracking, locating, and managing equipment, inventory, and people in real-time. It offers RFID-based asset tracking, vehicle tracking, inventory tracking, and project materials tracking solutions. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Alexandria, Australia.

Rubicor

Post in 2015
Rubicor is an Australian company that specializes in contracting and recruitment services. It offers a variety of recruitment solutions including permanent, contract, and temporary placements, as well as human capital services tailored for both employers and candidates across multiple industry sectors. Additionally, Rubicor provides workforce solutions and recruitment process outsourcing services. Its operational reach extends to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, allowing it to serve a diverse client base. The company focuses on delivering managed solutions that support enterprises in effectively acquiring the right talent for their needs.

Sparesbox

Seed Round in 2014
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.

Zero Latency

Venture Round in 2014
Zero Latency is a Melbourne-based virtual reality startup founded in 2013 that specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality games. The company utilizes an innovative inversion virtual reality system, coupled with advanced wireless technology and motion tracking, to create immersive simulations for gamers. By providing an integrated studio experience, Zero Latency aims to deliver authentic and enhanced virtual reality experiences that engage players worldwide.

Fleet

Series A in 2014
Fleet operates a taxi booking and payment application that aims to enhance the experience of hailing cabs. The platform connects passengers directly with licensed taxi drivers, ensuring safety and reliability. Each driver is equipped with a dedicated device that facilitates communication with riders and is validated to comply with strict transport regulations. The application offers fixed fares that encompass all tolls and charges, eliminating surge pricing and additional fees linked to traffic conditions. This feature allows customers to compare and book taxis based on ratings and fare, while drivers can pick up fares regardless of the taxi service they represent. By prioritizing safety and transparency, Fleet seeks to transform urban transportation in Australia.

Sparesbox

Seed Round in 2014
Sparesbox Pty Ltd. operates as an online auto parts store in Australia, providing a wide variety of automotive components and accessories for passenger vehicles, 4x4 off-road vehicles, and commercial fleets. Founded in 2014 and based in Brisbane, the company has rapidly become the largest auto parts e-retailer in Australia, offering premium parts that were traditionally available only through trade channels. Its product range includes service parts such as filters, brake systems, and engine components, as well as steering and suspension systems, electrical products, and performance accessories. Sparesbox also features a selection of car care products and tools, catering to various automotive needs. In addition to selling parts, Sparesbox has introduced a fleet of tech-led mobile mechanics to provide servicing and maintenance, enhancing convenience for drivers seeking efficient vehicle care solutions. The company aims to disrupt the vehicle parts and servicing industry by leveraging technology, a lean supply chain, and a commitment to transparency, ultimately saving customers an average of 30% on their automotive expenses.
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