King River Capital

King River Capital Pty. Ltd. is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. It specializes in early to late-stage investments, focusing on Series A through Series C funding rounds. The firm primarily targets high-growth technology and software companies, particularly those leveraging AI to address significant challenges. King River Capital aims to invest in 15 to 20 companies, committing an average of A$10 million over a three to four-year period. The firm seeks to foster a diverse ecosystem of entrepreneurs and partners, contributing to the development of innovative companies in both Australia and the United States.

Laurette Slawson Hartigan

COO and Partner

Zeb Rice

Managing Partner

23 past transactions

Hype

Series A in 2023
Pico is a company that designs and develops audience relationship management software solutions tailored for online businesses. Established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, it provides pre-made templates equipped with high-converting Facebook and Google sign-in buttons. Pico's platform caters to various sectors, including newsletters, e-commerce, subscriptions, memberships, and donations. Its services are particularly beneficial for small and midsize businesses that aim to foster close-knit communities around content and identity, such as local newsrooms, trade publications, and non-profit organizations.

Metropolis

Series B in 2022
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

ZenLedger

Series B in 2022
ZenLedger, Inc. is a software company that specializes in cryptocurrency tax management, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company provides a comprehensive tax tool designed for cryptocurrency investors and accountants, allowing users to easily import their cryptocurrency transactions, calculate gains and income, and prepare tax returns. ZenLedger's platform generates various essential documents, including profit/loss statements, capital gains reports, and income reports, thereby simplifying the tax reporting process for miners, day traders, and long-term holders. It is compatible with a wide range of exchanges, currencies, and wallets, making it a versatile solution for both individual investors and tax professionals. By automating the tax preparation process, ZenLedger aims to alleviate the complexities and challenges associated with cryptocurrency taxation.

ChargeLab

Series A in 2022
ChargeLab Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a hardware-agnostic electronic vehicle charging management platform. Founded in 2015, ChargeLab does not manufacture EV chargers; instead, it offers software solutions that enhance the functionality of existing chargers, making them smarter and more user-friendly. The company's platform connects, manages, and monetizes charging stations, catering to a diverse clientele that includes government entities, multinational real estate investment trusts, parking operators, and property managers. By integrating its technology with various charging hardware, ChargeLab aims to streamline the electric vehicle charging experience for users and operators alike.

Immutable

Series C in 2022
Immutable Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating scalable infrastructure that enhances in-game economies, promoting transparency and enabling player ownership of in-game assets. Immutable provides tools and services that allow players the freedom to trade and build their gaming experiences. Originally known as Fuel Games Pty Ltd, the company emphasizes empowering players by returning control over digital assets to them.

Ofload

Series A in 2021
Ofload is a digital road freight platform that fully tackles inefficiencies. Ofload connects road freight to thousands of reliable carriers and manage it through technology. This means less waste and more data. Ofload manages end-to-end logistics fulfillment through technology, connects carriers with shippers helping shipments to be delivered quickly and affordably by taking up what would have been empty space in delivery vehicles, allowing businesses to have visibility of their shipments.

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.

Splash

Series A in 2021
Popgun is using Deep Learning to develop an Artificial Intelligence that can create awesome original pop songs.

Stride Health

Series C in 2021
Stride Health, Inc. operates a health benefits platform that allows independent workers and part-time employees to select and enroll in affordable health coverage. It offers dental plans, drive plans, and doctor and prescription insurance plans. The company serves customers in the United States. Stride Health, Inc. was formerly known as Covered, Inc. and changed its name to Stride Health, Inc. in March 2013. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Lark

Series D in 2021
Lark Technologies, Inc. develops a chronic disease prevention and management platform. It offers Lark, a digital platform that provides personalized coaching to help people manage and prevent chronic diseases, such as for diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. The company’s application also provides user activity, sleep, and nutrition data. It serves employers and health plans. Lark Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Immutable

Series B in 2021
Immutable Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in developing video games that leverage blockchain technology. The company focuses on creating scalable infrastructure that enhances in-game economies, promoting transparency and enabling player ownership of in-game assets. Immutable provides tools and services that allow players the freedom to trade and build their gaming experiences. Originally known as Fuel Games Pty Ltd, the company emphasizes empowering players by returning control over digital assets to them.

Osaro

Series C in 2021
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Paystand

Series C in 2021
Paystand, Inc. operates an electronic payment portal that enables businesses to accept online payments and establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. Founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California, the company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging modern Internet, Blockchain, and SaaS technologies. Paystand's innovative "Payments as a Service" model facilitates a smart billing and payment network that digitizes receivables, automates processing, and reduces transaction costs, thereby improving time-to-cash. Its flexible platform serves a diverse range of enterprises, including manufacturers, distributors, software platforms, and service providers, allowing them to seamlessly integrate digital payments into their websites, invoices, billing systems, and mobile applications.

Paystand

Series C in 2021
Paystand, Inc. operates an electronic payment portal that enables businesses to accept online payments and establish storefronts on their websites and social media platforms. Founded in 2013 and based in Scotts Valley, California, the company aims to transform B2B payments by leveraging modern Internet, Blockchain, and SaaS technologies. Paystand's innovative "Payments as a Service" model facilitates a smart billing and payment network that digitizes receivables, automates processing, and reduces transaction costs, thereby improving time-to-cash. Its flexible platform serves a diverse range of enterprises, including manufacturers, distributors, software platforms, and service providers, allowing them to seamlessly integrate digital payments into their websites, invoices, billing systems, and mobile applications.

Lexer

Series B in 2021
Lexer helps brands and retailers genuinely understand and engage with customers. Our Customer Data Platform powers Marketing, Sales and Service solutions. Lexer's services include: >> Collect, integrate and enrich zero, first, second and third party customer data >> Understand your customers through search, segmentation, comparison and analysis >> Engage with your customers online or offline in paid, owned and earned media >> Measure the impact of your sales, service and marketing activities over time >> Manage your integrations, configurations and team settings >> Professional services to help you execute

Osaro

Series B in 2020
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Cover Genius

Venture Round in 2020
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is a global insurance distribution platform that specializes in providing insurance products for e-commerce companies. The company offers comprehensive insurance and warranty solutions, featuring integrated capabilities for dynamic product recommendations and real-time claim payments. Its key platforms include XCover, which delivers personalized insurance options across various countries, languages, and currencies, and RentalCover, which facilitates the sale of rental car insurance by car share platforms, rental agencies, and online travel agencies for vehicles rented or shared worldwide. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius also has offices in several major cities, including New York, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.

Lark

Series C in 2020
Lark Technologies, Inc. develops a chronic disease prevention and management platform. It offers Lark, a digital platform that provides personalized coaching to help people manage and prevent chronic diseases, such as for diabetes, prediabetes, and hypertension. The company’s application also provides user activity, sleep, and nutrition data. It serves employers and health plans. Lark Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2010 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Sendle

Venture Round in 2020
Sendle Pty Ltd is an offset delivery service provider that specializes in door-to-door parcel pickup and courier delivery services in Australia and the United States. Established in 2012 and based in Sydney, the company aims to modernize the postal service by eliminating the need for customers to wait in long queues at traditional post offices. Sendle offers carbon neutral shipping options and delivers parcels up to 10 kilograms, often at competitive prices comparable to those of Australia Post. The company, which was previously known as Tushare Australia Pty Ltd before its name change in June 2015, also maintains an office in the United States to support its international operations.

Sentropy Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Sentropy Technologies, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced technologies designed to safeguard digital communities and brands from abuse and harmful content. The company employs machine learning to create tools that effectively combat hate and harassment online. By focusing on enhancing the safety and integrity of digital environments, Sentropy aims to provide solutions that help organizations protect their users and maintain a positive online presence.

Weav

Series A in 2019
Weav Music, Inc. develops a software, which helps users to create and mix music tracks. It offers Weav Run, a user facing application that provides engineered songs by matching the beats of the music with user’s steps. The company also provides Weav Mixer, which helps to design and create music tracks and a Weav Player software development kit that can be embedded into any third party application and allows artists to feel and respond to a listener's movements. Weav Music, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Brooklyn, New York with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.

Cover Genius

Series B in 2019
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is a global insurance distribution platform that specializes in providing insurance products for e-commerce companies. The company offers comprehensive insurance and warranty solutions, featuring integrated capabilities for dynamic product recommendations and real-time claim payments. Its key platforms include XCover, which delivers personalized insurance options across various countries, languages, and currencies, and RentalCover, which facilitates the sale of rental car insurance by car share platforms, rental agencies, and online travel agencies for vehicles rented or shared worldwide. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius also has offices in several major cities, including New York, San Francisco, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.

Osaro

Series B in 2019
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.