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

Past deals in Australia

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.

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Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.