Folklore Ventures

Folklore Ventures, founded in 2013 and based in Sydney, Australia, is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies in Australia and New Zealand. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as software, healthcare, robotics and automation, and decentralization. Comprising a team of investors, founders, and builders, Folklore Ventures aims to be a first cheque to forever investment partner, emphasizing the importance of founder vision and team potential from the outset.

Alister Coleman

Managing Partner

Dan Fleming

Investor

Past deals in Oceania

Auror

Series C in 2024
Auror Limited is a crime prevention technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance incident reporting for businesses and law enforcement agencies. The platform allows for the electronic reporting of various incidents, including shoplifting and fraud, and consolidates information and evidence in a single location. This capability enables law enforcement to identify crime trends, connect patterns related to repeat offenders and organized crime, and respond to real-time intelligence to improve crime prevention strategies. Auror’s solution also provides real-time alerts to store managers and security personnel, facilitating informed decision-making and maximizing the return on investment for security measures. Founded in 2012 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror has expanded its presence with offices in Denver and Melbourne to support a growing global retail clientele. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited until its rebranding in 2015.

Swoop Aero

Series B in 2022
Swoop Aero, established in 2017 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in drone-powered logistics services. The company aims to revolutionize air transportation networks by integrating drone logistics into the first and last mile of supply chains, enhancing their strength and agility. Swoop Aero offers two-way deliveries across diverse destinations, organizations, and providers, utilizing autonomous drones to transport essential supplies, even to locations otherwise inaccessible. Their services cater to various industries, including health, transport, disaster management, and search and rescue, with a mission to make access to the skies seamless for 1 billion people by 2030.

Canopy Study

Seed Round in 2022
Canopy Study is an educational technology company based in Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing AI-powered products aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students and supporting teachers in their instructional efforts. Its data-driven platform utilizes proprietary algorithms to transform coursework and curriculum data into various learning resources, such as quizzes and flashcards. By enabling teachers to upload lesson materials, Canopy Study's platform offers adaptive learning technology that supplements classroom instruction, thereby facilitating a more personalized and effective educational experience.

Auror

Series B in 2021
Auror Limited is a crime prevention technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance incident reporting for businesses and law enforcement agencies. The platform allows for the electronic reporting of various incidents, including shoplifting and fraud, and consolidates information and evidence in a single location. This capability enables law enforcement to identify crime trends, connect patterns related to repeat offenders and organized crime, and respond to real-time intelligence to improve crime prevention strategies. Auror’s solution also provides real-time alerts to store managers and security personnel, facilitating informed decision-making and maximizing the return on investment for security measures. Founded in 2012 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror has expanded its presence with offices in Denver and Melbourne to support a growing global retail clientele. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited until its rebranding in 2015.

Lived

Seed Round in 2021
Lived is an Australian-based company that has developed an application aimed at helping individuals reduce their alcohol consumption and improve their overall quality of life. The app serves as a digital therapeutic platform designed to connect users with appropriate levels of care for addiction. It facilitates engagement by coordinating support between users, their social networks, and healthcare professionals. By providing tools and resources, Lived empowers individuals to take positive steps towards their recovery journey, fostering motivation and enhancing their ability to manage addiction effectively.

Swoop Aero

Venture Round in 2020
Swoop Aero, established in 2017 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in drone-powered logistics services. The company aims to revolutionize air transportation networks by integrating drone logistics into the first and last mile of supply chains, enhancing their strength and agility. Swoop Aero offers two-way deliveries across diverse destinations, organizations, and providers, utilizing autonomous drones to transport essential supplies, even to locations otherwise inaccessible. Their services cater to various industries, including health, transport, disaster management, and search and rescue, with a mission to make access to the skies seamless for 1 billion people by 2030.

Swoop Aero

Venture Round in 2019
Swoop Aero, established in 2017 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in drone-powered logistics services. The company aims to revolutionize air transportation networks by integrating drone logistics into the first and last mile of supply chains, enhancing their strength and agility. Swoop Aero offers two-way deliveries across diverse destinations, organizations, and providers, utilizing autonomous drones to transport essential supplies, even to locations otherwise inaccessible. Their services cater to various industries, including health, transport, disaster management, and search and rescue, with a mission to make access to the skies seamless for 1 billion people by 2030.

Uptick

Series A in 2019
Uptick specializes in asset protection software for maintenance service providers. Its platform offers real-time compliance information, tracking critical data like major service dates and defect history to enhance building safety and improve operational efficiency.

Ansarada

Series A in 2018
Ansarada is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on information governance, catering primarily to organizations involved in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and other due diligence projects. The company offers a range of services, including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, asset lifecycle management, compliance management, and workflow management tools. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards and are designed to facilitate safe and efficient business transactions. The company's clientele includes investment banks, legal and accounting firms, corporate advisers, and financial institutions across various regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada operates under a Software as a Service model, generating revenue through subscription and transactional usage fees.

Auror

Series A in 2018
Auror Limited is a crime prevention technology company that offers a platform designed to enhance incident reporting for businesses and law enforcement agencies. The platform allows for the electronic reporting of various incidents, including shoplifting and fraud, and consolidates information and evidence in a single location. This capability enables law enforcement to identify crime trends, connect patterns related to repeat offenders and organized crime, and respond to real-time intelligence to improve crime prevention strategies. Auror’s solution also provides real-time alerts to store managers and security personnel, facilitating informed decision-making and maximizing the return on investment for security measures. Founded in 2012 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror has expanded its presence with offices in Denver and Melbourne to support a growing global retail clientele. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited until its rebranding in 2015.

Uptick

Seed Round in 2017
Uptick specializes in asset protection software for maintenance service providers. Its platform offers real-time compliance information, tracking critical data like major service dates and defect history to enhance building safety and improve operational efficiency.

Uptick

Seed Round in 2015
Uptick specializes in asset protection software for maintenance service providers. Its platform offers real-time compliance information, tracking critical data like major service dates and defect history to enhance building safety and improve operational efficiency.

Freelancer

Venture Round in 2013
Freelancer Ltd is a freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace based in Sydney, Australia, that connects employers with freelancers for various projects. Launched in 2009, the platform allows employers to post job listings and receive competitive bids from freelancers across multiple fields, including software development, graphic design, writing, data entry, and market research. Freelancer supports its users with features such as real-time chat, 24/7 customer support, and a time tracker, enhancing the overall user experience. The company operates primarily through its online marketplace, which is the main source of revenue, and offers online payment services to facilitate transactions between employers and freelancers.

Clipp

Seed Round in 2013
Clipp is a mobile payments and rewards application designed specifically for the hospitality industry in Australia. It enables customers to securely pay for food and drinks at over 500 bars and restaurants. By integrating with major hospitality Point-of-Sale systems, Clipp allows merchants to efficiently accept mobile payments while enhancing customer engagement. The platform also incorporates dynamic pricing, which enables establishments to adjust their prices based on factors such as time of day, day of the week, and demand. This innovative approach aims to improve payment security and overall customer experience in the dining sector.
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