OneVentures

OneVentures, established in 2006, is a Sydney-based venture capital firm managing over $330 million. It invests in early-stage, innovative Australian companies, primarily in the software, cleantech, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. Beyond capital, OneVentures offers operational and executional expertise to accelerate the growth of its portfolio, which includes companies addressing significant global challenges such as needle-free vaccinations and virtual communications.

Anne-Marie Birkill

Co-Founder, Venture Partner, Director of the Manager, Board Member and Investment Committee Member

Justine Carzino

Investment Director

Justine Carzino

Investment Director

Michelle Deaker Ph.D

Co-Founder, Partner, Managing Director, Board Member and Investment Committee Member

Nigel Dews

Operating Partner

Nick Gainsley

Partner

Jeannie Joughin

Principal

Matthew Lewin

Investment Associate, OneVentures Growth Fund V

Matthew Lewin

Investment Associate

Lu Li

Investment Analyst

Shawn Li

Investment Analyst

Lu Li

Investment Analyst

Shawn Li

Investment Analyst

Kate Madden

Investment Manager

Sarah Meibusch

Partner

Past deals in Australasia

MyPass

Series A in 2025
MyPass Global is a digital workforce management platform established in Australia in 2013, focused on enhancing safety and compliance within heavily-regulated industries. The company provides a centralized, web-based portal that connects workers, employers, sites, and training providers, facilitating efficient workforce compliance tracking. MyPass allows workers to upload and store verified qualifications, ensuring they possess the necessary skills for their roles. This capability not only empowers workers to manage their training and competency information but also aids recruiters in sourcing both permanent and contract workers, while effectively managing compliance and minimizing associated risks.

Employment Hero

Series F in 2023
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series C in 2023
Fleet Space Technologies operates a constellation of commercial micro-satellites, offering enhanced mineral exploration services globally. They have pioneered the world's first 3D printed all-metal patch antenna for space, significantly improving throughput efficiency.

BiVACOR

Series B in 2023
BiVACOR, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced centrifugal heart pumps. The company develops an artificial heart-pumping device aimed at fully replacing the function of a failing heart. This innovative device features a compact, magnetically levitated rotor situated between opposing pump casings, utilizing rotary blood pump technology to deliver necessary cardiac output. By minimizing the risk of blood-cell damage and clotting, BiVACOR's technology offers patients a reliable substitute for natural blood pumping systems. With a team of skilled engineers, medical specialists, and business executives, BiVACOR has established a robust network for collaboration both in the United States and internationally, including an office in Brisbane, Australia.

Vaxxas

Series C in 2022
Vaxxas is a biotechnology company developing needle-free vaccination technology. It uses proprietary dry-coating technology to eliminate or significantly reduce the need for vaccine refrigeration, easing storage and transportation logistics.

XY Sense

Debt Financing in 2022
XY Sense is a proptech company that employs privacy-preserving sensors and AI-powered analytics to enhance workplace environments. It collects data passively using its sensor, delivering accurate real-time workplace utilization analytics with less than 30cm precision. The company has gained traction among enterprise property teams in Australia, Asia Pacific, and recently expanded into the USA.

Drawboard

Debt Financing in 2022
Drawboard Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and based in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in PDF markup and collaboration solutions aimed at enhancing productivity in design and engineering workflows. The company offers the Drawboard PDF application, which allows users to mark up, discuss, and track design revisions efficiently. Additionally, Drawboard Projects is designed for collaborative design reviews, facilitating communication among architecture and engineering teams. The platform features real-time document synchronization, version control, and user-friendly pen markup capabilities, which streamline document management processes. With a focus on reducing waste and improving connectivity among users, Drawboard aims to help professionals return to their core creative tasks without the complications of traditional paper-based workflows. The company also has an office in New York, further extending its reach in the collaboration space.

Fleet Space Technologies

Debt Financing in 2022
Fleet Space Technologies operates a constellation of commercial micro-satellites, offering enhanced mineral exploration services globally. They have pioneered the world's first 3D printed all-metal patch antenna for space, significantly improving throughput efficiency.

Employment Hero

Series F in 2022
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

LegalVision

Debt Financing in 2022
LegalVision is a commercial law firm based in Pyrmont, New South Wales, established in 2012. It has carved out a significant presence in the Australian legal services market, having assisted over 50,000 businesses. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, including banking, finance, business transactions, commercial contracts, construction, franchising, employment advisory, intellectual property, media and entertainment, property leasing, and tax. LegalVision is recognized for its innovative business model and custom technology, which enhance the efficiency and quality of legal services provided to clients. The firm has garnered accolades such as NewLaw Firm of the Year and Innovator of the Year at the Australian Law Awards, underscoring its role as a leader in the industry.

Eucalyptus

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2019, Eucalyptus operates as a digital healthcare platform that connects patients with certified practitioners via telehealth consultations. It offers customized treatment options and ongoing patient assistance for managing complex conditions.

Harmoney

Debt Financing in 2021
Harmoney is an online lending platform servicing Australia and New Zealand, offering secured and unsecured personal loans with a fast, fully online application. Loans are available up to $70,000 and are priced using risk-adjusted rates, with no monthly account keeping or early repayment fees, and borrowers can obtain a quote without impacting their credit score. The company leverages technology and big data to simplify the loan process and support responsible lending. It has facilitated over $1.6 billion in personal loans to more than 50,000 customers, contributing to job creation and a purpose-driven culture focused on helping people achieve their financial goals.

EatClub

Debt Financing in 2021
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.

Employment Hero

Series E in 2021
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

BiVACOR

Series B in 2021
BiVACOR, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced centrifugal heart pumps. The company develops an artificial heart-pumping device aimed at fully replacing the function of a failing heart. This innovative device features a compact, magnetically levitated rotor situated between opposing pump casings, utilizing rotary blood pump technology to deliver necessary cardiac output. By minimizing the risk of blood-cell damage and clotting, BiVACOR's technology offers patients a reliable substitute for natural blood pumping systems. With a team of skilled engineers, medical specialists, and business executives, BiVACOR has established a robust network for collaboration both in the United States and internationally, including an office in Brisbane, Australia.

Eucalyptus

Debt Financing in 2021
Founded in 2019, Eucalyptus operates as a digital healthcare platform that connects patients with certified practitioners via telehealth consultations. It offers customized treatment options and ongoing patient assistance for managing complex conditions.

Employment Hero

Series D in 2021
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Phocas Limited

Venture Round in 2021
Phocas Limited develops Phocas software, a cloud-based SaaS business intelligence platform for manufacturing, distribution, and retail. The software provides easy-to-read dashboards, fast data grids, and drill-down access to underlying transactions, enabling management, sales, finance, and operations to turn data into actionable insights, track key performance indicators, and support strategic decisions. Phocas serves thousands of customers across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, and aims to make data analytics sustainable through visualization and analytics tools that simplify planning and collaboration. Founded in 2001, Phocas is headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, with offices in Denmark, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Coassemble

Debt Financing in 2021
Coassemble, established in 2015, is a SaaS company based in Newcastle, Australia, with additional offices in the U.S. and Australia. It specializes in providing an online learning management system, primarily serving small and medium-sized businesses. The platform integrates with popular apps like Slack and Shopify, enabling companies to deliver and track training within their existing workflows. It offers an all-in-one online training tool that connects employees with necessary information, facilitates knowledge sharing, and supports both new-employee training and ongoing development.

Phocas Limited

Debt Financing in 2020
Phocas Limited develops Phocas software, a cloud-based SaaS business intelligence platform for manufacturing, distribution, and retail. The software provides easy-to-read dashboards, fast data grids, and drill-down access to underlying transactions, enabling management, sales, finance, and operations to turn data into actionable insights, track key performance indicators, and support strategic decisions. Phocas serves thousands of customers across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, and aims to make data analytics sustainable through visualization and analytics tools that simplify planning and collaboration. Founded in 2001, Phocas is headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, with offices in Denmark, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Kira Biotech

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017, Kira Biotech is an Australian biotechnology company dedicated to developing novel immunomodulatory compounds. Its lead candidate, KB312, is a first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting activated immune cells to induce immune tolerance and treat immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Employment Hero

Series C in 2019
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Edrolo

Debt Financing in 2019
Edrolo is an Australian edtech startup focused on enhancing education through its innovative online platform. The company offers a range of educational resources tailored for secondary and high school curricula, as well as competitive exams and various assessments. Edrolo's mission is to ensure that all students, regardless of their location or school, have access to exceptional teaching that inspires learning and passion. Additionally, the platform provides schools with valuable data to facilitate school improvement, reinforcing Edrolo's commitment to equitable educational opportunities for all learners. With global aspirations, Edrolo aims to transform the educational landscape by making high-quality resources accessible to a wider audience.

Phocas Limited

Venture Round in 2018
Phocas Limited develops Phocas software, a cloud-based SaaS business intelligence platform for manufacturing, distribution, and retail. The software provides easy-to-read dashboards, fast data grids, and drill-down access to underlying transactions, enabling management, sales, finance, and operations to turn data into actionable insights, track key performance indicators, and support strategic decisions. Phocas serves thousands of customers across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, and aims to make data analytics sustainable through visualization and analytics tools that simplify planning and collaboration. Founded in 2001, Phocas is headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, with offices in Denmark, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

BiVACOR

Venture Round in 2018
BiVACOR, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced centrifugal heart pumps. The company develops an artificial heart-pumping device aimed at fully replacing the function of a failing heart. This innovative device features a compact, magnetically levitated rotor situated between opposing pump casings, utilizing rotary blood pump technology to deliver necessary cardiac output. By minimizing the risk of blood-cell damage and clotting, BiVACOR's technology offers patients a reliable substitute for natural blood pumping systems. With a team of skilled engineers, medical specialists, and business executives, BiVACOR has established a robust network for collaboration both in the United States and internationally, including an office in Brisbane, Australia.

Employment Hero

Series B in 2018
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Prota Therapeutics

Series A in 2017
Prota Therapeutics is an Australian biotech company founded in 2016, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative probiotic allergen oral immunotherapy treatments, specifically targeting peanut allergies in children. The company has secured exclusive rights to a patented probiotic food immunotherapy technology developed at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Prota Therapeutics has raised significant funding to advance its clinical programs, establish scalable Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) processes for product manufacturing, and engage with regulatory agencies. This groundwork is setting the stage for a planned large-scale pivotal Phase 3 study aimed at evaluating the efficacy and safety of its lead treatment, PRT100, which seeks to provide a viable solution for managing peanut allergies and potentially prevent life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Smart Sparrow

Series C in 2017
Smart Sparrow is an e-learning platform that facilitates the creation of interactive and adaptive courseware for a variety of subjects, including digital literacy, computer sciences, finance, and soft skills. Founded in 2010 by Ariel Shoham, Dror Ben-Haim, Shaowei Ho, and Zack Belinson, the company is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Smart Sparrow's platform features a dynamic, drag-and-drop authoring tool compatible with any web browser, allowing educators to design personalized learning experiences. This tool enables real-time collaboration and provides access to pre-made templates, streamlining the course creation process. The company serves a diverse range of institutions both locally and internationally.

Employment Hero

Series A in 2016
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Employment Hero

Series A in 2016
Employment Hero, established in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates an online human resource platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Its comprehensive, cloud-based solution integrates HR software, employee benefits, financial services, scheduling, payroll tools, and compliance features. With additional offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth, the company streamlines essential HR processes, saving employers time and providing employees with accessible benefits. Employment Hero's mission is to become the go-to employment platform, offering intuitive and affordable HR management for growing businesses.

Find-Me Technologies Pty

Venture Round in 2015
Find-Me Technologies Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that develops and produces innovative personal mobile emergency alert systems, primarily in the form of wearable watches. Their flagship product, the Carers Watch, is designed to enhance the safety of individuals, particularly those with vulnerabilities such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other medical conditions. This lightweight, versatile device functions not only as a timekeeping watch but also includes features such as GPS tracking, a panic alert button with two-way communication, and fall detection. It is suitable for various users, including caregivers, emergency service personnel, and individuals in high-risk professions. The company markets its products through distributors in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Kazakhstan. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Loganholme, Australia, Find-Me Technologies aims to provide peace of mind through its advanced technology that fosters connectivity and security for both wearers and their caretakers.

Vaxxas

Series B in 2015
Vaxxas is a biotechnology company developing needle-free vaccination technology. It uses proprietary dry-coating technology to eliminate or significantly reduce the need for vaccine refrigeration, easing storage and transportation logistics.

Hatchtech

Venture Round in 2013
Hatchtech is an Australian company focused on developing a proprietary technology platform aimed at creating low-toxicity pest control products. The company's patented technology offers a novel mode of action that effectively blocks the hatching of pest species' eggs, making it applicable for managing ectoparasites and other egg-laying pests affecting humans, animals, crops, and built environments. Hatchtech also provides a specialized pharmaceutical product that delivers a single-dose, topical treatment designed to eliminate head lice infestations by killing both the lice and their eggs in one application. Through its innovative approaches, Hatchtech seeks to advance pest control solutions with reduced environmental impact.

Hatchtech

Venture Round in 2012
Hatchtech is an Australian company focused on developing a proprietary technology platform aimed at creating low-toxicity pest control products. The company's patented technology offers a novel mode of action that effectively blocks the hatching of pest species' eggs, making it applicable for managing ectoparasites and other egg-laying pests affecting humans, animals, crops, and built environments. Hatchtech also provides a specialized pharmaceutical product that delivers a single-dose, topical treatment designed to eliminate head lice infestations by killing both the lice and their eggs in one application. Through its innovative approaches, Hatchtech seeks to advance pest control solutions with reduced environmental impact.

Vaxxas

Series A in 2011
Vaxxas is a biotechnology company developing needle-free vaccination technology. It uses proprietary dry-coating technology to eliminate or significantly reduce the need for vaccine refrigeration, easing storage and transportation logistics.

Smart Sparrow

Series A in 2011
Smart Sparrow is an e-learning platform that facilitates the creation of interactive and adaptive courseware for a variety of subjects, including digital literacy, computer sciences, finance, and soft skills. Founded in 2010 by Ariel Shoham, Dror Ben-Haim, Shaowei Ho, and Zack Belinson, the company is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Smart Sparrow's platform features a dynamic, drag-and-drop authoring tool compatible with any web browser, allowing educators to design personalized learning experiences. This tool enables real-time collaboration and provides access to pre-made templates, streamlining the course creation process. The company serves a diverse range of institutions both locally and internationally.

Hatchtech

Venture Round in 2010
Hatchtech is an Australian company focused on developing a proprietary technology platform aimed at creating low-toxicity pest control products. The company's patented technology offers a novel mode of action that effectively blocks the hatching of pest species' eggs, making it applicable for managing ectoparasites and other egg-laying pests affecting humans, animals, crops, and built environments. Hatchtech also provides a specialized pharmaceutical product that delivers a single-dose, topical treatment designed to eliminate head lice infestations by killing both the lice and their eggs in one application. Through its innovative approaches, Hatchtech seeks to advance pest control solutions with reduced environmental impact.
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