Hostplus

Hostplus is an industry superannuation fund established in 1988, specifically catering to the hospitality, tourism, recreation, and sport sectors in Australia. Jointly created by the Australian Hotels Association and United Voice, it has grown to become one of the largest superannuation funds in the country, serving nearly one million members and over 155,000 employers, with approximately A$33 billion in funds under management. The fund's investment portfolio is diversified across various asset classes, including Australian and international shares, private equity, infrastructure, property, fixed income, cash, alternatives, and credit. In November 2019, Hostplus expanded its reach through a merger with Club Super, enhancing its capacity to serve its members and stakeholders.

Sam Sicilia

Chief Investment Officer

Neil Stanford

Head of Private Equity

27 past transactions

AMSL Aero

Series B in 2022
AMSL Aero Pty Ltd designs and manufactures electric plane. VERTIIA, an electric aircraft allows urban and regional passenger transportation, cargo transportation, and aeromedical transportation. AMSL Aero Pty Ltd was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Stanmore, Australia.

Quaise

Series A in 2022
Quaise is an energy company pioneering millimeter wave drilling technology to access deep geothermal energy. Quaise is developing and commercializing novel millimeter wave drilling systems to harness geothermal energy around the globe, overcoming the geographic constraints limiting this energy source today.

Zeller

Series B in 2022
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

First Light Fusion

Series C in 2022
First Light Fusion Limited is a company focused on developing advanced implosion processes for electricity generation. Founded in July 2011 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company initially operated under the name Oxyntix Ltd. until a rebranding in June 2014. The founders, Professor Yiannis Ventikos and Dr. Nicholas Hawker, have backgrounds in mechanical engineering and academia. Based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, First Light Fusion employs a team of engineers and physicists and maintains collaborations with several prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, Warwick University, University College London, and Imperial College London. The company's mission is to innovate in the field of energy generation through cutting-edge research and technology.

Navenio

Venture Round in 2021
Navenio is a software technology company that provides location-based services for indoor environments via mobile applications. Its solution provides an improvement on other indoor localization technologies, having the ability to locate people without the need for implementing, managing, or surveying any new building hardware such as beacons or wi-fi. Navenio’s intelligent workforce solution unlocks significant improvements in the efficiency and workflow of staff and teams through automation that is carefully driven from real-world best practice. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Oxford, England.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series B in 2021
Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd designs, builds, and launches satellites for global satellite connectivity to the Internet of things (IoT). It builds a network of tiny satellites to deliver backhaul service for the Internet of Things that gives coverage to devices worldwide. The company serves mining, oil and gas resources, precision agriculture, and transport and logistics sectors. Fleet Space Technologies Pty Ltd was founded in 2015 and is based in Beverley, Australia.

Mobilion Systems

Series C in 2021
Mobilion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, that specializes in advanced ion mobility separation technology known as structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM). Founded in 2015, the company focuses on identifying and analyzing difficult-to-detect molecules, particularly those relevant to biologic therapeutics and disease diagnostics. Mobilion's innovative SLIM technology allows for the separation and detection of clinically significant biomolecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. By providing enhanced sensitivity, resolution, and throughput, Mobilion's analytical instruments support the development of improved therapeutics and enable earlier disease detection, ultimately aiming to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

Gilmour Space

Series C in 2021
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pimpama, Australia, focuses on developing low-cost hybrid rockets specifically designed for the small satellite market. The company aims to provide reliable and affordable launch solutions for satellites weighing up to 400 kg. By utilizing proprietary 3D printed fuel, Gilmour Space enhances control over the combustion process, which allows for tailored performance during launches. The firm is positioned to serve research organizations and various clients seeking dedicated access to low Earth orbit, with commercial launches expected to commence from 2020.

Athena

Series D in 2021
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

Oxa

Series B in 2021
Oxbotica is developing the next generation of autonomous vehicles - creating the software that makes them go. Using the latest in computer vision and machine learning, their systems learn from their environment and share experiences with each other, so that they're getting smarter all the time. The system uses a complement of sensors and algorithms to identify and track pedestrians, cars and other obstacles in the environment.

Cardiac Dimensions

Series C in 2020
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the development of minimally invasive treatment modalities to address heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions. The company develops Carillon Mitral Contour System, a permanent implant for the treatment of functional mitral regurgitation. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Kirkland, Washington with additional operations in Sydney, Australia and Offenbach, Germany.

Ena Respiratory

Series A in 2020
Ena Respiratory is a biotechnology company based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2014. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions for the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections. Ena Respiratory specializes in synthetic Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) agonists, which are designed to activate the innate immune system in the respiratory tract. This activation helps to prevent both viral and secondary bacterial infections in the lungs. In addition to its therapeutic innovations, the company also evaluates the effectiveness of vaccines.

Mobilion Systems

Series B in 2020
Mobilion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, that specializes in advanced ion mobility separation technology known as structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM). Founded in 2015, the company focuses on identifying and analyzing difficult-to-detect molecules, particularly those relevant to biologic therapeutics and disease diagnostics. Mobilion's innovative SLIM technology allows for the separation and detection of clinically significant biomolecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. By providing enhanced sensitivity, resolution, and throughput, Mobilion's analytical instruments support the development of improved therapeutics and enable earlier disease detection, ultimately aiming to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

Commonwealth Fusion

Series A in 2020
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research company focused on developing fusion energy as a sustainable solution to combat climate change. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes advanced rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create energy through fusion. Commonwealth Fusion Systems combines decades of government-funded fusion research with innovative superconducting magnet technology to expedite the commercialization of fusion energy. The company emerged from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and collaborates closely with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center, leveraging extensive research to enhance its development efforts. By designing and building fusion machines, Commonwealth Fusion aims to provide limitless and clean energy, contributing to the global transition toward sustainable energy sources.

Navenio

Series A in 2020
Navenio is a software technology company that provides location-based services for indoor environments via mobile applications. Its solution provides an improvement on other indoor localization technologies, having the ability to locate people without the need for implementing, managing, or surveying any new building hardware such as beacons or wi-fi. Navenio’s intelligent workforce solution unlocks significant improvements in the efficiency and workflow of staff and teams through automation that is carefully driven from real-world best practice. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Oxford, England.

Myriota

Series B in 2020
Myriota was established to solve a very real customer problem: providing access to high value small data in remote locations at low cost. Myriota’s advanced signal processing technologies were created with commercialization at their core. As a result, Myriota is relentless in its pursuit of customer delight and the belief that commercial success is the natural outcome of doing everything right for their customers.

Mobilion Systems

Series A in 2019
Mobilion Systems, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, that specializes in advanced ion mobility separation technology known as structures for lossless ion manipulation (SLIM). Founded in 2015, the company focuses on identifying and analyzing difficult-to-detect molecules, particularly those relevant to biologic therapeutics and disease diagnostics. Mobilion's innovative SLIM technology allows for the separation and detection of clinically significant biomolecules that conventional instruments struggle to identify. By providing enhanced sensitivity, resolution, and throughput, Mobilion's analytical instruments support the development of improved therapeutics and enable earlier disease detection, ultimately aiming to address diseases at their core rather than merely treating symptoms.

Athena

Series C in 2019
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

WaveOptics

Series C in 2019
WaveOptics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of augmented reality display technology, focusing on optical waveguides for wearable devices. The company offers features such as binocular displays, high field-of-view, and full RGB color in lightweight designs. Founded in 2014 and based in Abingdon-on-Thames, United Kingdom, WaveOptics has established strategic partnerships with companies like Compal, Wistron, and Plessey to enhance its product offerings. The company aims to be a pivotal supplier of optical components for the growing augmented reality market.

Culture Amp

Series E in 2019
Culture Amp Pty Ltd develops a platform designed to help organizations collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. The platform focuses on capturing employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness, catering to a wide range of companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp has expanded its presence with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. The company was established to address the challenges that fast-growing organizations face as they evolve, leveraging the team’s extensive experience in enterprise environments to create technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive organizational culture.

Ultraleap

Series C in 2018
Ultraleap is a leader in mid-air haptic technology and 3D hand tracking, specializing in creating tactile feedback through ultrasound. This innovative technology allows users to experience touch sensations in mid-air, enabling interactions with virtual objects, touchless buttons, and mid-air gestures without the need for physical contact. The company offers a range of products, including the Evaluation Kit, which features ultrasonic transducers and a software development kit for programming haptic sensations, and the TOUCH Development Kit, designed for creating tactile feedback in free space. Ultraleap’s technology finds applications in various sectors, including virtual reality, gaming, automotive, medical, and advertising. Established in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom, and maintains an additional office in Mountain View, California.

Athena

Series B in 2018
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, operates a home loan platform designed to transform the residential lending landscape. The company partners with superannuation funds to provide funding for home loans, effectively connecting borrowers with investors interested in superfund-backed loans. Athena is comprised of a team of former banking professionals committed to enhancing the home loan experience for customers. By focusing on customer needs rather than traditional banking practices, Athena aims to simplify the process of obtaining and repaying home loans, offering innovative solutions to improve customer satisfaction. The executive team brings extensive experience in financial services, emphasizing the delivery of exceptional service and effective financial products.

Culture Amp

Series D in 2018
Culture Amp Pty Ltd develops a platform designed to help organizations collect, understand, and act on employee feedback. The platform focuses on capturing employee engagement, experience, and effectiveness, catering to a wide range of companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms globally. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Richmond, Australia, Culture Amp has expanded its presence with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London. The company was established to address the challenges that fast-growing organizations face as they evolve, leveraging the team’s extensive experience in enterprise environments to create technology that enhances learning and fosters a positive organizational culture.

Cardiac Dimensions

Series B in 2018
Cardiac Dimensions, Inc., a medical device company, engages in the development of minimally invasive treatment modalities to address heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions. The company develops Carillon Mitral Contour System, a permanent implant for the treatment of functional mitral regurgitation. The company was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Kirkland, Washington with additional operations in Sydney, Australia and Offenbach, Germany.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Bugcrowd

Series C in 2018
Bugcrowd Inc. operates a web-based platform that connects companies with a global community of security researchers to identify and address critical software vulnerabilities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a range of security testing solutions for web, mobile, source code, and client-side applications. Through its platform, organizations can efficiently conduct both private and public bounty programs, allowing them to test their applications and reward researchers for valid vulnerabilities. Bugcrowd serves various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, automotive, technology, government, and security. The company has established strategic partnerships, including one with VVDN Technologies, and has additional offices in London and Surry Hills, Australia.

Artesian

Venture Round in 2017
Artesian Capital Management (Australia) Pty. Ltd., founded in 2004, is an investment firm based in Melbourne, Australia, with additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, and London. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of funds investments, focusing on technology companies at various stages, including seed, angel, early-stage, growth, and pre-IPO phases. Artesian also invests in venture capital funds, primarily in Australia, China, and Southeast Asia. The company has managed specialized funds targeting credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies across global financial markets since its inception. In 2011, Artesian launched its first early-stage venture capital fund and has since expanded its portfolio, which now exceeds AUD 255 million. The firm partners with leading accelerators, incubators, and angel groups to support clean energy startups and other innovative ventures. Recently, Artesian has initiated the establishment of a Southeast Asia venture capital fund, building on previous successes, including a notable fund focused on China.