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

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 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

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.

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.

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.