EVP

Equity Venture Partners is an early stage venture capital firm established in 2014 and located in Sydney, Australia. The firm specializes in making investments in the range of $0.5 to $5.0 million, primarily targeting early Series-A funding rounds. While it is sector agnostic, Equity Venture Partners has a particular emphasis on Australian-based B2B and enterprise SaaS companies. The firm is committed to supporting the growth of software businesses in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on innovative solutions within the technology landscape.

Craig Butcher

Venture Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Howard Leibman

Founder and Partner

Justin Lipman

Partner

Daniel Szekely

Partner

Kiya Taylor

Operating Principal

Mark Velik

Investment Principal

47 past transactions

InvestorHub

Venture Round in 2023
InvestorHub is an investor marketing solution that supports ASX-listed companies in enhancing investor engagement and demand. The company offers a comprehensive software platform equipped with tools and data designed to facilitate effective investor management. By employing digital marketing best practices, InvestorHub enables its clients to increase visibility, gather valuable data, and maintain better control over share prices. This approach not only helps companies attract more investors but also fosters stronger relationships and simplifies the execution of corporate transactions.

BlendAI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BlendAI is a developer of a digital marketing platform that transforms how e-commerce businesses manage their online advertising. The platform centralizes and simplifies the advertising process by utilizing machine learning algorithms to distribute content and budgets across various channels. By integrating a store's inventory and analyzing products, BlendAI enables businesses to implement effective sales strategies. The platform also provides tools for measuring the impact of advertising on revenue, allowing businesses to optimize their marketing efforts and improve overall performance. Through its comprehensive approach, BlendAI aims to streamline online advertising for e-commerce businesses.

Fergus

Series B in 2022
Fergus Software Limited develops cloud-based job management software tailored for plumbers, electricians, and other trade businesses. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company also maintains offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The software aims to streamline job management processes for tradespeople, enhancing efficiency and organization within their operations.

Veridooh

Series A in 2022
Developer of proprietary and patent-pending technology designed to grow out-of-home advertising through transparency. The company's technology independently tracks, measures, and verifies the performance of digital out-of-home campaigns, helping clients increase the effectiveness of out-of-home advertising with automation, independent verification, and actionable intelligence.

Canibuild

Series A in 2022
CANIBUILD is a saas platform for residential construction industry. Allowing builders to: - upload their customized designs on the latest map imagery to scale on the fly - automatically checks the planning rules for that particular construction type in that area - prepare their quote with their product catalog and the chosen construction type - managing everything from this plat forms in short, as a result of all the above features, a builder doesn't need to go to a site to sell that construction type.

Hnry

Series A in 2022
Developer of a financial application designed to take care of the financial aspects such as taxes, payments, and expenses. The company's platform pays independent income into its bank account and calculates, deducts, and pays all the taxes taking into account the business expenses, files all tax returns whenever they are due, and chases down overdue invoices, enabling freelancers, contractors, and independent earners to take care of tax, invoicing, expenses and payment with ease.

Explorate

Series A in 2022
Explorate Pty Ltd is an Australia-based company that operates a freight booking platform tailored for importers and exporters. Established in 2016 and located in Teneriffe, the company specializes in ocean freight services, offering various solutions such as breakbulk and door-to-door services, marine insurance, cartage, and palletized freight forwarding. The platform enhances the shipping experience by providing shipment tracking, transparent shipping line rates, and booking requests, thereby facilitating efficient supply chain management. Additionally, Explorate develops logistics software aimed at improving the speed and reducing costs associated with ocean freight. This software allows clients to book and schedule shipments according to their supply chain needs, compare shipping options, and confirm bookings with carriers, ultimately optimizing the logistics process for its users.

Particular Audience

Series A in 2021
Particular Audience is a developer of an internet personalization platform designed to enhance the connection between retailers and shoppers, both online and in physical stores. The platform utilizes collective intelligence and computer vision to provide tailored product recommendations, create automated product bundles, and offer insights into competitor pricing. Additionally, it facilitates retail media strategies and automates price match policies, allowing for dynamic pricing adjustments. By streamlining these processes, Particular Audience enables customers to engage with retail products more efficiently, reducing the need for manual interactions.

Zipline.io

Series A in 2021
Zipline is a compliance management platform tailored for healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. Founded in 2017, the platform assists in managing compliance for visitors, staff, volunteers, and contractors. By streamlining various compliance processes, Zipline enhances operational efficiency and helps organizations improve their business strategies and customer experiences. The platform is utilized on-site, providing essential support to ensure that compliance requirements are met effectively within these healthcare environments.

Ignition

Series C in 2021
Ignition, officially known as Practice Ignition Pty Ltd, is an Australian company based in Chippendale that specializes in online proposal and practice management solutions for accounting practices. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that enables users to create intelligent proposals that streamline workflows, automate back-office tasks, and improve client conversion rates. The software eliminates the need for traditional documentation methods, such as word processing and email exchanges, thereby reducing data duplication and enhancing efficiency in managing accounting practices.

Foodbomb

Series A in 2021
Foodbomb Increase profit and efficiency in your foodservice business by using Foodbomb to search, compare and order wholesale food online. Find the best prices on quality produce, from industry leading suppliers... in seconds. Search from over 10,000 products from 8 categories: meat, fruit & veg, seafood, poultry, dry goods, smallgoods, bakery and dairy. Free to use, with no commitment and free next day delivery.

Pendula

Series B in 2021
Pendula is a developer of a marketing automation platform that facilitates two-way communication between businesses and their customers through various channels, including SMS, email, instant messenger, fax, and post. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management (CRM) and billing systems, allowing businesses to automate routine conversations and maintain engagement with customers. By enabling the tracking and management of all customer interactions across multiple channels, Pendula helps businesses enhance their communication efforts while reducing operational costs.

Programa

Seed Round in 2021
Programa is an all-in-one platform for professional designers, brands, renovators, and homeowners.Programa’s project management software seeks to solve workflow problems for the A&D industry to help them run projects more efficiently, and to seamlessly integrate with brands to make quoting and procurement far easier.

Mooven

Series A in 2021
Mooven provides products for the transport sector to help drive efficiency through the use of proactive, real-time decision tools.

Hnry

Series A in 2021
Developer of a financial application designed to take care of the financial aspects such as taxes, payments, and expenses. The company's platform pays independent income into its bank account and calculates, deducts, and pays all the taxes taking into account the business expenses, files all tax returns whenever they are due, and chases down overdue invoices, enabling freelancers, contractors, and independent earners to take care of tax, invoicing, expenses and payment with ease.

Carclarity

Seed Round in 2021
CarClarity is a car loan comparison platform designed to streamline the car financing process for consumers. By connecting borrowers with various car finance lenders, the platform facilitates an easy online application that matches buyers with suitable lenders based on their specific price and loan term requirements. This approach aims to enhance the car buying experience by making it more efficient and user-friendly, allowing customers to secure financing without the traditional hassles associated with car loans. CarClarity emphasizes a safe and smarter way to finance vehicle purchases, ultimately saving time and money for users.

Coviu

Venture Round in 2020
Coviu Global Pty Ltd provides telehealth tool to practitioners to help deliver video healthcare consultations to patients. It also offers practice management systems for patient record management. Its tool provides facilities, such as waiting area, customized clinics, dashboard, clinical governance, and white labelling. The company is incorporated in 2015 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Smartabase

Venture Round in 2020
Smartabase, developed by Fusion Sport Pty Ltd, is a leading human performance management software designed for the sports industry and various performance-driven organizations. This platform is utilized by over 260 organizations globally, including military, sports teams, performing arts, and research institutions, to optimize health and performance through advanced data analytics. Smartabase allows users to efficiently collect, visualize, and securely store data, transforming it into actionable insights that facilitate informed decision-making in real time. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Markus Deutsch and Dr. Douglas Moore, Fusion Sport has grown to include a team of over 100 specialists, including sport scientists and data analysts, dedicated to enhancing the performance and health of athletes and organizations alike. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with additional offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

Funding

Debt Financing in 2020
Funding is the online investment and lending marketplace for Australian real estate backed short-term mortgages. Founded in 2014 by CEO Jack O’Reilly. Based on the Gold Coast with a customer base of investors and borrowers from across Australia. To date, we’ve lent over $45 million to property owners (consumers and small businesses), we’ve experienced zero capital losses and grown our lending volumes by over 400% in the past year. We've been lucky enough to have received some industry recognition.

Insite AI

Convertible Note in 2020
Every year, each large retailer & CPG needs to make billions of dollars of granular category management, merchandising, and supply chain decisions. Insite AI is a cutting edge machine learning company that enables them to make these decisions in advance, holistically, with confidence towards the utmost financial impact. We provide an AI-decision engine. This technology layer easily integrates to supercharge a retailer or CPG's workflow.

Coassemble

Series A in 2020
Coassemble Pty Ltd operates a SaaS based platform that provides an online learning management system to small and medium-sized businesses in Australia. Its all-in-one online training tool connects people with the information they need and its functionality and integration with online communication platforms allow companies to deliver training on any online platform and make it a tool for companies to share knowledge. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Dallas, Texas; and Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.

PractifI

Series B in 2020
Practifi is a business management platform tailored for the financial services industry, specifically designed to support financial advisers, brokers, family offices, and registered investment advisers. Founded in 2013 and based in New South Wales, Australia, Practifi enables organizations to efficiently manage their clients, partners, and providers. The platform offers tools for performance optimization, transforming data into actionable insights, and enhancing visibility and oversight. It automates workflows, creates detailed client records, and provides advanced analytics, thereby allowing financial professionals to concentrate on innovation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure data quality. Practifi's comprehensive approach helps firms streamline their processes and enhance client onboarding.

Foodbomb

Seed Round in 2019
Foodbomb Increase profit and efficiency in your foodservice business by using Foodbomb to search, compare and order wholesale food online. Find the best prices on quality produce, from industry leading suppliers... in seconds. Search from over 10,000 products from 8 categories: meat, fruit & veg, seafood, poultry, dry goods, smallgoods, bakery and dairy. Free to use, with no commitment and free next day delivery.

Funding

Series A in 2019
Funding is the online investment and lending marketplace for Australian real estate backed short-term mortgages. Founded in 2014 by CEO Jack O’Reilly. Based on the Gold Coast with a customer base of investors and borrowers from across Australia. To date, we’ve lent over $45 million to property owners (consumers and small businesses), we’ve experienced zero capital losses and grown our lending volumes by over 400% in the past year. We've been lucky enough to have received some industry recognition.

Shippit

Series A in 2019
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.

Hnry

Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a financial application designed to take care of the financial aspects such as taxes, payments, and expenses. The company's platform pays independent income into its bank account and calculates, deducts, and pays all the taxes taking into account the business expenses, files all tax returns whenever they are due, and chases down overdue invoices, enabling freelancers, contractors, and independent earners to take care of tax, invoicing, expenses and payment with ease.

Lumary

Series A in 2019
Developer of a healthcare platform designed to empower and impact disability and aged caregiving. The company's platform integrates with a range of specialty software and provides access to client information in real-time and from anywhere by managing invoices and claims from various funding bodies, enabling health and wellbeing organizations to improve efficiency, reduce the duplication of processes, capture data, and report outcomes.

EatClub

Series A in 2019
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.

Foodbomb

Seed Round in 2019
Foodbomb Increase profit and efficiency in your foodservice business by using Foodbomb to search, compare and order wholesale food online. Find the best prices on quality produce, from industry leading suppliers... in seconds. Search from over 10,000 products from 8 categories: meat, fruit & veg, seafood, poultry, dry goods, smallgoods, bakery and dairy. Free to use, with no commitment and free next day delivery.

Pendula

Venture Round in 2019
Pendula is a developer of a marketing automation platform that facilitates two-way communication between businesses and their customers through various channels, including SMS, email, instant messenger, fax, and post. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management (CRM) and billing systems, allowing businesses to automate routine conversations and maintain engagement with customers. By enabling the tracking and management of all customer interactions across multiple channels, Pendula helps businesses enhance their communication efforts while reducing operational costs.

Uptick

Series A in 2019
Uptick Pty Ltd is an Australian company that develops a cloud-based software platform designed for organizations involved in the management, maintenance, and auditing of buildings. Founded in 2013 and based in Abbotsford, Uptick offers a suite of products, including the Uptick Workforce System for data and workflow management, Uptick FM for facility management, and Uptick FS for contractors in fire protection and related fields. These solutions facilitate contract invoicing, service management, maintenance routines, asset lifecycle tracking, and compliance reporting. Additionally, Uptick Compliance helps organizations meet Australian standards and legal obligations, while bSecure provides a centralized repository for building compliance data. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, facility managers, and local government representatives, enabling them to access and manage critical building information efficiently. Formerly known as aBAS Systems Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in March 2017 and is now recognized for its significant impact, managing the compliance of one in five commercial buildings across Australia.

Pendula

Series A in 2018
Pendula is a developer of a marketing automation platform that facilitates two-way communication between businesses and their customers through various channels, including SMS, email, instant messenger, fax, and post. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management (CRM) and billing systems, allowing businesses to automate routine conversations and maintain engagement with customers. By enabling the tracking and management of all customer interactions across multiple channels, Pendula helps businesses enhance their communication efforts while reducing operational costs.

Smartabase

Series A in 2018
Smartabase, developed by Fusion Sport Pty Ltd, is a leading human performance management software designed for the sports industry and various performance-driven organizations. This platform is utilized by over 260 organizations globally, including military, sports teams, performing arts, and research institutions, to optimize health and performance through advanced data analytics. Smartabase allows users to efficiently collect, visualize, and securely store data, transforming it into actionable insights that facilitate informed decision-making in real time. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Markus Deutsch and Dr. Douglas Moore, Fusion Sport has grown to include a team of over 100 specialists, including sport scientists and data analysts, dedicated to enhancing the performance and health of athletes and organizations alike. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with additional offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

Deputy

Series B in 2018
Deputy is a workforce management platform that simplifies employee scheduling, timesheets, task management, compliance, and communication for businesses. By eliminating manual processes and paper-based systems, it enables organizations to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The platform integrates social and mobile technologies, allowing managers and employees to collaborate effectively and work intelligently. With over 300,000 users across more than 50,000 workplaces in over 70 countries, Deputy facilitates seamless connections between businesses and employees. The company operates with a team of 140 employees across offices in Australia, the UK, the US, and the Philippines, focusing on empowering workers and transforming workplace dynamics.

PractifI

Series A in 2018
Practifi is a business management platform tailored for the financial services industry, specifically designed to support financial advisers, brokers, family offices, and registered investment advisers. Founded in 2013 and based in New South Wales, Australia, Practifi enables organizations to efficiently manage their clients, partners, and providers. The platform offers tools for performance optimization, transforming data into actionable insights, and enhancing visibility and oversight. It automates workflows, creates detailed client records, and provides advanced analytics, thereby allowing financial professionals to concentrate on innovation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure data quality. Practifi's comprehensive approach helps firms streamline their processes and enhance client onboarding.

VendorPanel

Series A in 2018
VendorPanel Pty Ltd, founded in 2008 and based in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in developing a cloud-based procurement platform designed to simplify the procurement processes for both public and private organizations. The platform facilitates strategic and operational sourcing by offering access to various sourcing options while managing decentralized spending. VendorPanel's technology aims to help organizations reduce sourcing risks, achieve cost savings, and enhance their social and economic impact. Through its innovative source-to-contract solutions, the company supports users in identifying and engaging with suppliers effectively.

SNOOPER

Venture Round in 2018
SNOOPER operates a crowdsourcing platform that connects brands and retailers with a community of shoppers who provide real-time in-store data. Through its app, shoppers can earn money by sharing their shopping experiences and answering questions about products. This innovative approach allows brands to gain valuable insights into consumer behavior, enabling them to make informed marketing and sales decisions. SNOOPER has quickly gained traction, achieving significant milestones such as being awarded Start-Up of the Year at StartCon and being recognized as a Digital Disruptor in the retail and consumer products industry. The platform has garnered a user base of 50,000, and it partners with over 30 leading fast-moving consumer goods companies and retailers, including Coca-Cola Amatil. By turning marketing into a data-driven practice, SNOOPER helps brands enhance customer experiences and optimize their strategies in a cost-effective manner.

Biteable

Seed Round in 2018
Biteable Limited is an online platform that allows users to create animated videos easily and efficiently. Established in 2013 and based in West Hobart, Australia, Biteable provides access to a wide range of video templates, animations, and audio files through its website. The platform is designed for users of all skill levels and budgets, making it accessible to businesses, schools, organizations, and individuals worldwide. With features such as video recording tools and AI-enabled video generation, Biteable empowers users to produce professional-quality videos in just minutes, simplifying the video creation process for anyone familiar with basic presentation software.

Rezdy

Funding Round in 2018
Rezdy Pty Ltd is an Australian company that develops an online booking platform specifically designed for tour and activity providers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, with additional offices in Las Vegas and New Zealand, Rezdy offers a comprehensive suite of tools to facilitate the management and sale of tours and activities. Its features include a Channel Manager for accessing new markets and streamlining reservations, a Marketplace for Suppliers that enables networking and trading between operators and agents, an Online Store for embedding tours on websites, and a Kiosk for selling tours directly at the front desk. This all-in-one software solution aims to simplify the booking process and enhance distribution for its users.

Fergus

Series B in 2017
Fergus Software Limited develops cloud-based job management software tailored for plumbers, electricians, and other trade businesses. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company also maintains offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The software aims to streamline job management processes for tradespeople, enhancing efficiency and organization within their operations.

UrbanYou

Series A in 2017
UrbanYou is Australia's leading platform for on-demand household services, founded by former Yahoo executives Noga Edelstein and Elke Keeley. The platform connects users with pre-screened independent professionals specializing in cleaning and gardening services. Customers can book a service in just sixty seconds, ensuring a quick and efficient experience. UrbanYou emphasizes reliability by offering secure payment options, conducting background checks on service providers, and providing a customer review checklist. This approach allows users to find trustworthy assistance for various tasks, from routine home cleaning to garden makeovers, all tailored to their schedules.

Ignition

Series A in 2017
Ignition, officially known as Practice Ignition Pty Ltd, is an Australian company based in Chippendale that specializes in online proposal and practice management solutions for accounting practices. Founded in 2011, it offers a platform that enables users to create intelligent proposals that streamline workflows, automate back-office tasks, and improve client conversion rates. The software eliminates the need for traditional documentation methods, such as word processing and email exchanges, thereby reducing data duplication and enhancing efficiency in managing accounting practices.

Rezdy

Funding Round in 2017
Rezdy Pty Ltd is an Australian company that develops an online booking platform specifically designed for tour and activity providers. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, with additional offices in Las Vegas and New Zealand, Rezdy offers a comprehensive suite of tools to facilitate the management and sale of tours and activities. Its features include a Channel Manager for accessing new markets and streamlining reservations, a Marketplace for Suppliers that enables networking and trading between operators and agents, an Online Store for embedding tours on websites, and a Kiosk for selling tours directly at the front desk. This all-in-one software solution aims to simplify the booking process and enhance distribution for its users.

Outfit

Seed Round in 2017
Outfit transforms the way large organisations create, collaborate on and share their branded marketing materials.

Uptick

Seed Round in 2017
Uptick Pty Ltd is an Australian company that develops a cloud-based software platform designed for organizations involved in the management, maintenance, and auditing of buildings. Founded in 2013 and based in Abbotsford, Uptick offers a suite of products, including the Uptick Workforce System for data and workflow management, Uptick FM for facility management, and Uptick FS for contractors in fire protection and related fields. These solutions facilitate contract invoicing, service management, maintenance routines, asset lifecycle tracking, and compliance reporting. Additionally, Uptick Compliance helps organizations meet Australian standards and legal obligations, while bSecure provides a centralized repository for building compliance data. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, facility managers, and local government representatives, enabling them to access and manage critical building information efficiently. Formerly known as aBAS Systems Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in March 2017 and is now recognized for its significant impact, managing the compliance of one in five commercial buildings across Australia.

UrbanYou

Seed Round in 2016
UrbanYou is Australia's leading platform for on-demand household services, founded by former Yahoo executives Noga Edelstein and Elke Keeley. The platform connects users with pre-screened independent professionals specializing in cleaning and gardening services. Customers can book a service in just sixty seconds, ensuring a quick and efficient experience. UrbanYou emphasizes reliability by offering secure payment options, conducting background checks on service providers, and providing a customer review checklist. This approach allows users to find trustworthy assistance for various tasks, from routine home cleaning to garden makeovers, all tailored to their schedules.

Mad Paws

Seed Round in 2015
Mad Paws Pty Ltd, established in 2014 and based in Ultimo, Australia, operates an online marketplace for pet care services. The platform connects pet owners with service providers, offering a range of options such as pet sitting, walking, daycare, and grooming. Mad Paws aims to meet the growing demand for affordable pet accommodation while ensuring that pets receive the care and attention typically associated with high-end boarding services. The company generates most of its revenue through its e-commerce and subscription segments, in addition to its marketplace operations.
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