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.

Megan Guy

Co-Founder and Partner

Laurette Slawson Hartigan

COO and Partner

Chris James

Partner

Zebediah Rice

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Australasia

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.

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.

Lexer

Series B in 2021
Lexer operates a customer data platform designed to help brands and retailers understand and engage with their customers effectively. The platform integrates and enriches various types of customer data, including zero, first, second, and third-party sources, creating a comprehensive view of customer insights. By utilizing machine learning and marketing models, Lexer enables clients to make data-driven decisions, predict customer behavior, and enhance their marketing, sales, and service strategies. The company's services encompass customer segmentation, analysis, and engagement across multiple channels, as well as measuring the impact of these activities over time. Additionally, Lexer offers professional services to support clients in executing their data-driven initiatives efficiently.

Cover Genius

Venture Round in 2020
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is an insurance distribution platform that focuses on providing protection for customers of e-commerce companies worldwide. The company offers integrated end-to-end insurance and warranty solutions, along with dynamic product recommendations and pricing optimization. Its flagship platform, XCover, delivers personalized insurance tailored to various countries, languages, and currencies. Additionally, Cover Genius operates RentalCover, which allows car-sharing platforms and rental agencies to sell insurance for rented or shared vehicles globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, and Tokyo, among others. The company aims to enhance customer protection and streamline claims processing by enabling real-time claim payments.

Sendle

Venture Round in 2020
Sendle Pty Ltd is a logistics company based in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in the United States. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Tushare Australia Pty Ltd, Sendle specializes in providing door-to-door parcel pickup and courier delivery services, catering primarily to small businesses. The company offers carbon-neutral shipping options and aims to streamline the delivery process by eliminating the need for customers to wait in long queues at traditional postal services. Sendle's platform facilitates affordable and reliable shipping, allowing customers to send parcels weighing up to 10kg at competitive rates comparable to Australia Post. By modernizing the delivery experience, Sendle helps small businesses thrive in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Cover Genius

Series B in 2019
Cover Genius Pty Ltd is an insurance distribution platform that focuses on providing protection for customers of e-commerce companies worldwide. The company offers integrated end-to-end insurance and warranty solutions, along with dynamic product recommendations and pricing optimization. Its flagship platform, XCover, delivers personalized insurance tailored to various countries, languages, and currencies. Additionally, Cover Genius operates RentalCover, which allows car-sharing platforms and rental agencies to sell insurance for rented or shared vehicles globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Cover Genius has expanded its presence with offices in major cities including New York, San Francisco, London, and Tokyo, among others. The company aims to enhance customer protection and streamline claims processing by enabling real-time claim payments.
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