Upcover Pty Ltd, established in 2018 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in providing insurance solutions for platform, contract, and freelance workers. The company's core mission is to simplify the distribution of insurance, enabling trusted brands and marketplaces to seamlessly offer affordable business insurance to their small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) customers and contractor workforce. Upcover achieves this through its universal quote and bind APIs, as well as its user-friendly platform. The company's assets are managed by its executive management team.
LightLink
Seed Round in 2024
LightLink develops a Layer 2 blockchain secured by Ethereum, designed specifically for decentralized finance (DeFi), metaverse, non-fungible token (NFT), and gaming applications. Its platform facilitates secure, user-friendly transactions without transaction fees or barriers to entry.
Singularity
Seed Round in 2023
Singularity is a protocol developed by PG Organisation that serves as an academic DeFi access layer. It enables institutional players to engage with popular protocols while preserving commercial secrecy.
Good Pair Days
Series B in 2023
Good Pair Days is an online platform that curates personalized wine experiences for its customers. It uses customer data such as palate preferences, ratings, and intelligent tagging to recommend wines tailored to each individual's taste, offering direct-to-consumer monthly wine services.
Singularity
Seed Round in 2023
Singularity is a protocol developed by PG Organisation that serves as an academic DeFi access layer. It enables institutional players to engage with popular protocols while preserving commercial secrecy.
Reebelo is a global marketplace specializing in refurbished tech devices and lifestyle products. It offers consumers savings up to 70% on brand-new items or flexible rental options, promoting sustainability by reducing e-waste through the circular economy.
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily utilizing shiitake mushrooms to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. The organization focuses on creating minimally processed, clean label products made from all-natural ingredients, catering to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Fable's offerings are widely available in major Australian grocery chains such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, its products can be found on various restaurant menus across Australia, Singapore, and the UK, making them accessible to a diverse range of consumers seeking vegan substitutes for meat dishes.
Glitter Protocol
Seed Round in 2023
Glitter Protocol is a developer of a blockchain based data platform that provides web 3.0 data storage and management services.
Optty facilitates retailers and payment gateways in integrating 'Buy Now, Pay Later' options into their online platforms. Its platform offers seamless API integration for custom e-commerce sites, ensuring a secure and user-friendly checkout experience.
Ampverse is a company focused on fostering hyperlocal gaming communities through a comprehensive ecosystem that encompasses owned esports teams, gaming channels, original content, and merchandise. It operates an interactive entertainment platform that enables collaborations among brands, agencies, game publishers, and prominent gaming and esports talent. By facilitating these partnerships, Ampverse effectively connects diverse elements within the gaming ecosystem, creating opportunities for engagement and interaction among gaming audiences. The company's approach emphasizes the development of meaningful relationships that enhance the gaming experience while promoting brand visibility in the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape.
Reebelo is a global marketplace specializing in refurbished tech devices and lifestyle products. It offers consumers savings up to 70% on brand-new items or flexible rental options, promoting sustainability by reducing e-waste through the circular economy.
Immersive
Seed Round in 2022
Immersve is a member of the payments and technology network. Its issuing-as-a-service platform supports both centralized and decentralized payment experiences. Exchanges and dApps such as web3 wallets and DeFi protocols can integrate with this company's APIs and smart contracts to transact.
EngageRM is an Australian-based company specializing in customer engagement, particularly for sports and entertainment industries. The firm offers a comprehensive relationship management platform that includes tools such as fan engagement through artificial intelligence, streamlined ticketing processes, marketing insights, campaign deployment, and real-time reporting. These solutions enable businesses to build valuable relationships with fans, partners, and their communities.
Pushas
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pushas is Australia's leading sneaker marketplace, facilitating the buying and selling of hyped and coveted sneakers. Established in Sydney in 2017, Pushas offers legit checks, flat shipping rates, and exceptional customer service. Committed to long-term growth over short-term gains, Pushas has cultivated a loyal following among Australian sneaker enthusiasts.
SkyBuys
Seed Round in 2021
SkyBuys is a digital platform for contactless, mobile commerce in the duty-free and travel-retail sector. It enables travelers to browse, compare, and purchase duty-free items tailored to their flight itineraries, linking loyalty programs and providing a global inventory to influence passenger spending across in-flight, in-airport, and transit moments. The platform supports seamless retailer and customer experiences and aims to deliver convenience, value and choice throughout the travel journey. The company seeks to reinvent duty-free shopping by engaging customers early and extending marketing opportunities beyond the point of sale, supported by partnerships with major travel-retail groups and recognition from aviation and technology programs.
Foodbomb is an online marketplace that streamlines the process of ordering wholesale food products for foodservice businesses. The platform allows users to search, compare, and order from a diverse selection of over 10,000 products across eight categories, including meat, seafood, dairy, and bakery items. Foodbomb's user-friendly interface features single-click reordering and efficient tracking of orders, account details, and invoices. It aims to enhance profitability and operational efficiency by enabling clients to quickly find competitive prices from top industry suppliers. The service is free to use, with no commitments required, and offers the convenience of free next-day delivery.
Better Juice
Seed Round in 2021
Better Juice Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, specializes in developing biotechnology systems that reduce sugar content in fruit juices using non-GMO methods. The company, founded by a team of experienced food industry professionals including a biochemist and microbiology academician, aims to provide consumers with healthier beverage options while maintaining natural flavors. Better Juice's technology converts monosaccharides and disaccharides into prebiotic fibers and sugars, enabling industrial juice producers to lower or eliminate sugar content in their products through a single-step process. The company is supported by The Kitchen FoodTech Hub – Strauss Group’s incubator, which fosters innovative food-tech ventures aiming to disrupt the global food system positively.
Liquor Loot
Series A in 2021
Liquor Loot Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Sydney, founded in 2016, that specializes in providing subscription services for whisky enthusiasts. The company offers a unique platform that allows customers to explore and refine their whisky preferences through a curated monthly tasting experience. Each subscription box features a selection of premium whiskies, including hard-to-find Scotches, single malts, and award-winning varieties from Japan and America. By delivering these curated tastings, Liquor Loot enables customers to appreciate the distinct aromas, flavors, and finishes of various whiskies before committing to purchasing full bottles. This customer-centric approach supports whisky exploration and discovery for both novice drinkers and seasoned connoisseurs.
iVvy
Venture Round in 2021
iVvy is a technology company specializing in cloud-based conference and events management software. Their platform offers an array of tools designed to streamline various aspects of event planning, including ticketing, e-newsletters, accommodation booking, reporting, and surveys. iVvy's software also facilitates a global distribution system for meeting rooms, event spaces, group accommodations, and venues, allowing businesses and clients to search, compare, book, and pay for function space, food and beverage services, and group accommodations instantly.
Better Packaging
Venture Round in 2021
Better Packaging is a supplier of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste in retail. The company offers a range of products, including compostable mailers, resealable bags, and recyclable garment bags made from bio-plastics that are designed to break down effectively. Their offerings also encompass courier satchels, bubble bags, labels, poly bags, ziplock bags, pallet wrap, and flow wrap. By providing these innovative packaging options, Better Packaging enables businesses to adopt practices that contribute to a more circular economy, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional packaging materials.
Alphaa.io
Seed Round in 2021
Alphaa.io provides a framework for creators and brands to issue multi-utility NFTs, enabling companies to connect physical and digital assets through a white-labeled smart contract solution. Digital certificates of authenticity powered by NFTs allow resale royalties, increase engagement, and provide unique value propositions. The company also operates an online marketplace that connects companies to artists and offers a loyalty program to track customer engagement and reward exclusive perks, using NFTs to track ownership of digital assets and support a gamified approach to loyalty for businesses of all sizes.
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in plant-based meat alternatives, primarily utilizing shiitake mushrooms to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat. The organization focuses on creating minimally processed, clean label products made from all-natural ingredients, catering to the growing demand for healthier and sustainable food options. Fable's offerings are widely available in major Australian grocery chains such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, its products can be found on various restaurant menus across Australia, Singapore, and the UK, making them accessible to a diverse range of consumers seeking vegan substitutes for meat dishes.
The Spec Sheet
Seed Round in 2021
The Spec Sheet is an online platform designed to facilitate the management and sharing of advertising specifications for media owners, planners, and producers. By providing a free interactive hub, it enhances collaboration and communication among industry professionals, streamlining workflow processes and ensuring adherence to specifications. The platform allows users to efficiently manage campaigns by offering a comprehensive overview of distribution methods, placements, and variations. This functionality supports teams in staying organized and on budget throughout the campaign lifecycle, ultimately fostering positive relationships among clients and stakeholders.
Butn
Funding Round in 2020
Butn Ltd is a business-to-business funding provider that aims to transform how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financing. The company specializes in transactional funding, addressing the working capital constraints faced by businesses by financing individual transactions and leveraging the creditworthiness of end debtors. Butn employs an agnostic technology that seamlessly integrates with various third-party platforms, allowing it to offer a comprehensive suite of financing products to its customers. The company generates revenue by charging a fixed funding fee on each transaction it finances, positioning itself as an innovative solution for SMEs seeking efficient funding options to support their growth and operations.
TRAVLR is a travel technology company that offers a customizable white-label travel commerce platform designed to consolidate global travel products into a single seamless system. Through its Travel as a Service model, the platform licenses to media companies and other partners, enabling audiences to discover, plan, and book curated experiences while keeping users within the publisher ecosystem to improve conversion. The platform provides access to global travel products, real-time pricing, automated booking, analytics, site integration, and customer support, helping businesses efficiently manage and monetize travel offerings. Founded in 2017 by Simon te Hennepe, TRAVLR operates from offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, and Denpasar, with partners including Network 10, MTV, Bali Bible, and Stuff.co.nz.
Cogo
Venture Round in 2019
Cogo builds sustainability solutions that empower consumers & businesses to measure, improve and compensate their impact on the world. World-class sustainability data and cutting-edge behavioural science power the Cogo APIs. Transaction or Category API solutions seamlessly integrate Cogo smarts into the digital experiences you already provide your customers.
MyDeal.com.au
Venture Round in 2017
MyDeal.com.au is an Australian online retail marketplace based in Melbourne, connecting consumers with a diverse range of products at competitive prices. Established in 2011, the platform enables millions of customers to access thousands of Australian retailers, offering a comprehensive selection that includes home and garden items, furniture, appliances, electronics, sports equipment, toys, and health and beauty products. MyDeal.com.au prioritizes an enhanced customer experience through continuous advancements in technology and processes, ensuring a streamlined and efficient shopping journey. The company's commitment is to provide consumers with both variety and value, positioning itself as a significant player in the Australian retail landscape.
Vicinity Centres
Seed Round in 2017
Vicinity Centres is Australia’s leading retail property group with a fully integrated asset management platform. It owns and manages a substantial portfolio of retail assets, with about $16.1 billion in assets owned and roughly $26.1 billion in assets under management across the full retail spectrum. The company operates more than 50 shopping centres across Australia, including iconic locations such as Chadstone in Melbourne and city-centre destinations like Queen Victoria Building, The Strand Arcade and The Galeries in Sydney. The portfolio combines flagship regional hubs with smaller neighbourhood centres. Income is largely sourced from rents, supplemented by small management fees earned for overseeing property operations and development projects on behalf of capital partners.
Ordermentum
Series A in 2016
Ordermentum is a digital ordering and payment platform serving the Australian food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014, it connects over 60,000 cafes, bars, and restaurants with suppliers, streamlining processes, increasing sales, and improving profitability.
Whizz Technologies
Series B in 2015
Whizz Technologies is a technology company specializing in connecting homeowners with independent cleaning professionals through a streamlined online platform and mobile application. The company offers an efficient booking process that enables users to schedule cleaning services in just 60 seconds, with options for one-time appointments, regular cleanings, or same-day services. Whizz Technologies distinguishes itself by employing a rigorous seven-step qualification process for its cleaners, referred to as "WHIZZards," ensuring they meet high standards of quality and reliability. The platform emphasizes customer satisfaction, featuring a 100% happiness guarantee that allows clients to request a follow-up cleaning at no additional cost if they are not fully satisfied. By leveraging technology, Whizz Technologies aims to simplify the process of finding and booking home cleaning services while maintaining a focus on quality and convenience.
Animoca Brands
Post in 2015
Animoca Brands is a venture capital firm focused on driving digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It leverages gamification and blockchain technology to develop, market, and invest in mobile applications, games, and additional products centered around educational learning, ensuring transparency, security, and new business models.
Nunn Media
Venture Round in 2010
Nunn Media is an independent agency specializing in media strategy and buying. It offers integrated strategy, planning, media buying, digital media services, and data analytics to help clients make informed decisions and drive customer sales.
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.