Perennial Private Ventures 1

Upflex, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in office workspace software, providing a platform for businesses to book and manage workspaces globally. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Upflex aggregates various workspace providers into a single booking and billing infrastructure, offering mid-to-large size companies access to thousands of desks, private offices, and meeting rooms across over 8,000 locations in 200 cities across 65 countries. The platform utilizes real-time data to match available spaces with client needs, facilitating flexible work arrangements for traveling executives, remote workers, and long-distance commuters. With features such as instant booking, team management tools, and advanced reporting, Upflex aims to empower businesses by simplifying the process of finding and securing safe and flexible work environments.

Shippit Pty Ltd., founded in Sydney in 2014 and operational since February 2015, specializes in parcel delivery services for online retailers in Australia. Initially catering to a small number of fashion and homeware boutiques, the company has expanded significantly, now servicing hundreds of retailers and facilitating thousands of deliveries each month. Shippit's multi-carrier shipping technology allows businesses to track shipments, notify customers, and streamline the shipping process. The platform helps clients make informed shipping decisions, saving time and money while enhancing customer satisfaction. Based in Pyrmont, Shippit continues to support retailers of various sizes with its comprehensive logistics solutions.

TechLend is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. IT specializes in secured property finance using our digital platform to deliver real-time credit solutions.

Encompass Corporation UK Limited is a provider of cloud-based visual analytics and automation products designed for professionals in various sectors, including law, banking, and finance. The company's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions assist users in managing commercial information and automating the discovery of information for Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. Encompass specializes in streamlining the onboarding process, event-driven refresh, and remediation by constructing corporate ownership structures and screening entities for regulatory and financial risks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the company has additional offices in London and Sydney. Its technology enables professionals to make informed decisions efficiently by leveraging federated search capabilities that compile data from multiple reliable sources.

Lumi Finance Pty Limited offers small business funding through its online platform. The company offers unsecured business loans with application outcome within 24 hours along with no hidden charges and repayment fees. It also provides an online business loan repayment calculator. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bondi Junction, Australia.

Emesent Pty Ltd develops and markets hovermap system that collects data in underground areas. It offers complete inspection and mapping of underground assets such as mines, transport tunnels, and utility tunnels. The technology also works in areas that do not have global positioning system (GPS) access. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Pullenvale, Australia.

Lumi Finance Pty Limited offers small business funding through its online platform. The company offers unsecured business loans with application outcome within 24 hours along with no hidden charges and repayment fees. It also provides an online business loan repayment calculator. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Bondi Junction, Australia.

Superhero Markets Pty Ltd is a Sydney-based trading platform founded in 2017, designed to facilitate investment in ASX-listed shares and ETFs. The platform aims to make investing accessible and comprehensible for all users by providing detailed investment tracking and reporting features. It also offers flexibility in cash management, allowing users to manage their finances more efficiently while engaging in trading activities. Superhero operates as a share-trading startup, focusing on simplifying the investment process for its clientele.

RedEarth Energy Storage Pty Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of energy storage batteries tailored for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, the company offers a range of products including the SunRise System, which stores excess solar electricity, and the BlackMax System, designed for outdoor workstations, sheds, and flats. Additionally, RedEarth provides off-grid systems for commercial energy storage, particularly benefiting farmers and agricultural producers. The founding team, consisting of Chris Winter, Charlie Walker, and Bruce Ebzery, brings extensive experience from their backgrounds in the solar battery industry and corporate management, with a shared goal of enhancing energy independence for Australians.

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.

InDebted Pty Ltd is a debt collection agency founded in 2016, with its headquarters in North Sydney, Australia, and additional offices in Manila and London. The company specializes in developing a cloud-based debt collection platform that utilizes machine learning to tailor debt management solutions according to consumer preferences. This innovative platform offers application programming interfaces (APIs) that integrate with customer account systems, allowing small and medium businesses to provide flexible payment options to their clients. InDebted aims to enhance debt recovery outcomes while fostering customer engagement and financial well-being, ultimately contributing to a more loyal customer base.

Demyst is a company focused on enhancing financial services through the use of data and analytical technology. It addresses the credit-rating challenges faced by financial institutions, aiming to improve access to financial resources and promote financial inclusion. By leveraging innovative data solutions, Demyst seeks to empower firms to make informed credit decisions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the financial services industry.

Songtradr, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in West Hollywood, California, operates a global online marketplace for music licensing tailored for various media, including films, TV shows, advertisements, and applications. The platform provides a range of services such as content and rights management, fan engagement, and digital distribution. It aims to empower music creators by offering tools to manage their careers effectively while facilitating seamless connections between artists and brands, advertisers, and media platforms. Additionally, Songtradr's automated marketplace enhances the music discovery and licensing process for music supervisors, making it more efficient.

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.

Baraja is a manufacturer of advanced 3D machine vision systems, specializing in innovative LiDAR technology designed for autonomous vehicles. The company has developed a unique LiDAR solution known as Spectrum-Scan, which utilizes a wavelength-tunable laser and prism-like optics connected through robust optical fiber. This design allows for instantaneous scanning across various angles, enhancing the detail and adaptability required for self-driving cars. Based in Sydney, Australia, Baraja is rapidly expanding its operations with offices in China and the USA, and is actively collaborating with car manufacturers to refine its technology. The company is focused on addressing the challenges in the self-driving market and is currently hiring talent across Europe and Asia to support its growth.

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.

Lumitron Technologies, based in Irvine, California, specializes in the development of advanced X-ray systems that enhance imaging and therapeutic capabilities. Founded in 2013, the company commercializes a novel X-ray technique initially developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. This technology utilizes a high-energy laser light source, known as Laser-Compton, which offers the power of a large synchrotron in a compact device akin to a modern CT scanner, at a significantly lower cost. Lumitron's systems aim to replace traditional X-ray and CT scanners in medical settings, providing detailed identification of tumors while minimizing radiation exposure. The company's innovations enable ultrahigh-fidelity imaging, ultra-low dose radiography, and hyper-precision radiotherapy, supporting healthcare providers in performing advanced imaging and targeted therapies in existing clinical environments.

Visual Amplifiers is a demographic product placement and payment platform that connects brands with a community of social media influencers and content creators. The platform manages processes of their customers from influencer aggregation, product delivery, and post campaign reporting. Its customers include many brands such as eBay, Toby's Estate, Mentholatum, Rimmel London, Uniqlo, Schweppes, The Horse, and ASOS. It also helps advertising and PR agencies with their client campaigns. Visual Amplifiers was launched in 2014 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

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.

Zoom2u Pty Ltd, incorporated in 2014 and based in North Sydney, Australia, offers on-demand courier services for both business and personal use. The company provides a platform that allows users to send parcels efficiently while tracking their location in real time. Zoom2u enables customers to view the availability of couriers and receive goods within hours, enhancing the online shopping experience through e-commerce integration. In addition to its core courier services, Zoom2u operates several subsidiaries, including Locate2u, which offers a Software as a Service product for delivery management and GPS tracking, and 2u Enterprises, which provides web development and distribution services.

Equiem is an Australian proptech company that has developed a digital real estate community platform aimed at enhancing tenant experiences and engagement for property owners. Launched in 2011, Equiem's platform is utilized by a majority of the country's largest property owners, serving over 100,000 users across more than 100 premium and A-grade office assets, totaling approximately 4.1 million square meters. The platform offers features such as tenant communication, onsite retail services, and comprehensive analytics through user-friendly dashboards, allowing property managers to gain actionable insights. This technology not only improves tenant engagement and satisfaction but also helps property owners unlock additional value from their assets by making tenants less likely to vacate when their leases expire.

WithYouWithMe is an online talent incubation program focused on assisting military professionals in transitioning to civilian careers, particularly in the technology sector. Founded in 2015 and based in North Sydney, New South Wales, the company addresses the skills gap by utilizing a Pathway and Mentoring Model. This model includes a military profile and personality assessment that helps to align individuals with suitable job pathways based on a tested job fit algorithm. Additionally, WithYouWithMe studies the labor market to identify skills gaps, offering tailored training and job placement services. Their platform provides free online training, career mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help veterans effectively translate their military experience into industry-relevant skills. The organization has been recognized for its significant contributions to veterans' employment, winning multiple awards in 2018.