OIF Ventures

OIF Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales. The firm focuses on partnering with entrepreneurs to support the growth of early-stage businesses that feature innovative and disruptive technologies or business models with established market demand. OIF Ventures seeks to invest in high-growth companies led by experienced business builders with a proven track record of success. The firm's mission is to foster innovation and drive the development of promising ventures within the dynamic landscape of the Australian market.

Isabella Rich

Principal Investor

Laurence Schwartz

Partner

David Shein

Partner

Jerry Stesel

Founding Partner

Past deals in Australasia

Circle In

Venture Round in 2023
Circle In Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company that operates an online portal aimed at assisting organizations in managing the parental leave and return-to-work experiences of their employees. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Kate & Jodi Pty Ltd, the company offers a range of programs that include customized offerings, intelligent reporting, tailored content, and manager coaching. The platform provides career-focused resources for parents at various stages, from planning and expecting to taking leave and returning to work. By fostering a supportive environment for modern working parents, Circle In seeks to enhance employee engagement and productivity while helping organizations navigate the complexities of parental leave.

Vouch

Seed Round in 2022
Vouch is a browser-based platform that allows B2B companies to remotely capture, edit and share video testimonials and case studies from their customers. Made with love in Sydney, Australia.

Bridgit

Seed Round in 2022
TechLend is an Australian privately owned non-bank lender. IT specializes in secured property finance using our digital platform to deliver real-time credit solutions.

Atomi

Series A in 2021
Atomi began as HSC Hub with just a few 'how to' math videos. It turned out that students and teachers really enjoyed their simple, fun and practical style, so it quickly grew into thousands of lessons in everything from sonnets to the solar system. They now deliver millions of lessons each year to students around the world, helping to extend learning beyond the classroom and empowering students and teachers to work better together.

Kasada

Series C in 2021
Kasada Pty Ltd is an Australian company specializing in cyber-security software solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chippendale, Australia, with additional offices in the United States and the United Kingdom, Kasada develops a cloud-based product known as Kasada Polyform. This product focuses on automated bot detection and mitigation specifically designed for enterprise web applications. By addressing the economic challenges associated with the misuse of automation in applications and APIs, Kasada aims to enhance the security posture of organizations against malicious automated threats.

mod.io

Series A in 2021
mod.io Pty Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides a cross-platform and store-agnostic modding solution for game developers. The company specializes in enabling user-generated content (UGC) through its software development kits (SDK) and comprehensive documentation. Its clientless application programming interface (API) allows developers to efficiently harness player creativity, facilitating the creation and sharing of content and modifications. Additionally, mod.io offers tools for setting up and managing marketplaces for UGC, thereby enhancing the gaming experience and fostering a vibrant community of creators.

Inspace XR

Seed Round in 2021
Inspace XR builds Augmented and Virtual Reality software for AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industries.Our signature product 'River Fox' allows users to create interactive, high-fidelity VR experiences from their CAD files in just 1 click. Learn more at www.inspacexr.com

Pushas

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PUSHAS is Australia's Premium Sneaker Marketplace helping Australians buy and sell their most hyped and coveted sneakers. In early 2017, their Sydney-based team set out to serve the wider sneaker community in Australia. With this mission in mind, they created PUSHAS: Australia's Premium Sneaker Marketplace offering legit checks, flat shipping, and the best service of any sneaker marketplace in the world. From the beginning, they vowed that they would be in this for the long haul. This means they are happy and willing to cop short-term losses (hence their low fees and amazing service), if it means they may fulfil their mission and build up the PUSHAS family. they truly believe that many people fail to create anything meaningful as they lack the discipline to play the long game. Nothing inherently extraordinary can come from chasing selfish short-term gain, money or fleeting status. Because of this ethos, they are coming up. They're slowly but surely gaining notoriety and building an immensely loyal cult following of PUSHAS. Now, PUSHAS is more than a platform. PUSHAS are the select few who, bound by their love of sneakers, now share this way of life. These PUSHAS all around Australia are together forging what it means to be a PUSHA.

Vouch

Seed Round in 2021
Vouch is a browser-based platform that allows B2B companies to remotely capture, edit and share video testimonials and case studies from their customers. Made with love in Sydney, Australia.

Arcade

Seed Round in 2021
Arcade Solutions, Inc. develops a comprehensive workforce engagement software platform designed to enhance employee communication, recognition, and training. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia, Arcade's platform enables sales teams to connect and collaborate effectively while gamifying employee goals to improve performance and retention. The software provides an integrated solution for rewards, recognition, contests, and staff training, catering to organizations of various sizes across multiple industries. By fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, Arcade aims to elevate employee engagement and drive measurable results for businesses worldwide.

Adventus.io

Series A in 2021
Adventus.io operates as an online marketplace for international student recruitment. The company allows institutions, recruiters, and service providers to find and transact with each other enabling students in making study decisions. Adventus.io was founded in 2018 and is based in Melbourne, Australia with additional office at United Kingdom, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Arcade

Series A in 2021
Arcade Solutions, Inc. develops a comprehensive workforce engagement software platform designed to enhance employee communication, recognition, and training. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia, Arcade's platform enables sales teams to connect and collaborate effectively while gamifying employee goals to improve performance and retention. The software provides an integrated solution for rewards, recognition, contests, and staff training, catering to organizations of various sizes across multiple industries. By fostering a competitive yet supportive environment, Arcade aims to elevate employee engagement and drive measurable results for businesses worldwide.

Bookipi

Seed Round in 2020
Bookipi Pty Ltd is an Australian company that operates an invoice generator platform designed for individuals and small businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Sydney, the platform allows users to easily track income and expenses, as well as generate invoices. Originally named Invoice Bee Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in January 2020. Bookipi supports over 250,000 businesses across 179 countries, facilitating the processing of approximately $80 million in invoices each month. The platform is accessible on various operating systems, including iOS, Android, MacOS, and Windows, and is available in 12 languages. In addition to its core invoicing capabilities, Bookipi is developing a business expense tracking app to enhance its offerings and provide a comprehensive bookkeeping solution for small businesses.

Go1

Series C in 2020
GO1 provides a platform that allows companies to upscale their workforce with on-demand training and a dynamic content-driven platform for companies that are Open to Learn. The funding follows an integration with Microsoft Teams, which enables organizations using Teams to learn directly within their workplace ecosystem. Individuals can now find, consume, share, and discuss learning resources from its library of online learning resources.

Vouch

Angel Round in 2020
Vouch is a browser-based platform that allows B2B companies to remotely capture, edit and share video testimonials and case studies from their customers. Made with love in Sydney, Australia.

Circle In

Seed Round in 2019
Circle In Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company that operates an online portal aimed at assisting organizations in managing the parental leave and return-to-work experiences of their employees. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Kate & Jodi Pty Ltd, the company offers a range of programs that include customized offerings, intelligent reporting, tailored content, and manager coaching. The platform provides career-focused resources for parents at various stages, from planning and expecting to taking leave and returning to work. By fostering a supportive environment for modern working parents, Circle In seeks to enhance employee engagement and productivity while helping organizations navigate the complexities of parental leave.

EFTsure

Series B in 2019
EFTsure is dedicated to helping organisations identify and protect themselves against risk and error that occur in the payment process. Our Best Practice Know Your Payee solutions provide real-time alerts and messaging against broad and accurate payee relationship data. We also assist businesses with verifying supplier data, streamlining their supplier onboarding process and ensuring payee compliance.

Matrak Industries

Convertible Note in 2019
Matrak Industries Pty Ltd provides a material and delivery tracking software solution for the construction industry. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Southbank, Australia.

Enboarder

Venture Round in 2018
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that focuses on new hire experience and engagement rather than just tasks, forms and paperwork. The workflow engine accomplishes this by coaching managers via mobile phone at all stages during the onboarding process. It turns busy hiring managers into rock stars in the eyes of their new employees by ensuring they know what to do to “wow their new hires”. For new employees, Enboarder delivers rich engaging content directly to their mobile phones from the moment they sign their offer letter. There are no applications to be downloaded, no usernames or logins. Enboarder just works…on any device. Best of all, HR can construct and build engaging workflows on their own, without requiring help or resources from IT, consultants or creative staff. Enboarder can be implemented rapidly and works seamlessly with your existing HR technology applications.

Go1

Series A in 2018
GO1 provides a platform that allows companies to upscale their workforce with on-demand training and a dynamic content-driven platform for companies that are Open to Learn. The funding follows an integration with Microsoft Teams, which enables organizations using Teams to learn directly within their workplace ecosystem. Individuals can now find, consume, share, and discuss learning resources from its library of online learning resources.

Assignar

Series A in 2018
Assignar Pty Ltd is a cloud-based SaaS platform designed to assist construction contractors in managing their operations more effectively. Founded in 2014 and based in Crows Nest, Australia, the platform focuses on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and safety within highly regulated industries. Assignar offers comprehensive features for scheduling, invoicing, and payroll, while also facilitating the capture of timesheets, safety forms, toolbox talks, and equipment pre-start checks. Its innovative solution provides real-time management of workforce, assets, materials, and compliance, utilizing advanced digital and mobile tools to improve communication and field data collection.

Kasada

Venture Round in 2018
Kasada Pty Ltd is an Australian company specializing in cyber-security software solutions. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chippendale, Australia, with additional offices in the United States and the United Kingdom, Kasada develops a cloud-based product known as Kasada Polyform. This product focuses on automated bot detection and mitigation specifically designed for enterprise web applications. By addressing the economic challenges associated with the misuse of automation in applications and APIs, Kasada aims to enhance the security posture of organizations against malicious automated threats.

Amaka

Seed Round in 2018
Amaka is a software company based in Sydney, Australia, established in 2014. It specializes in providing an accounting platform designed for business owners, accountants, and bookkeepers, aiming to streamline and automate data entry processes. The platform effortlessly connects various systems that users rely on daily, enabling seamless synchronization of sales records and data extraction from point-of-sale systems. This integration allows users to receive their data in a preferred format, facilitating easy access to insights and helping them monitor key business metrics efficiently.

Advanced Navigation

Series A in 2017
Advanced Navigation is a privately owned Australian company that specializes in the development of navigation technologies and robotics. The company has a focus on generating products of the highest quality standard, both in terms of hardware and software. The company's founders came from a background in mission critical robotics built to military specifications and this can be seen through Advanced Navigation's products. Advanced Navigation's engineers have specialized expertise across a broad range of fields including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms.

EFTsure

Series A in 2017
EFTsure is dedicated to helping organisations identify and protect themselves against risk and error that occur in the payment process. Our Best Practice Know Your Payee solutions provide real-time alerts and messaging against broad and accurate payee relationship data. We also assist businesses with verifying supplier data, streamlining their supplier onboarding process and ensuring payee compliance.

Assignar

Seed Round in 2017
Assignar Pty Ltd is a cloud-based SaaS platform designed to assist construction contractors in managing their operations more effectively. Founded in 2014 and based in Crows Nest, Australia, the platform focuses on enhancing productivity, efficiency, and safety within highly regulated industries. Assignar offers comprehensive features for scheduling, invoicing, and payroll, while also facilitating the capture of timesheets, safety forms, toolbox talks, and equipment pre-start checks. Its innovative solution provides real-time management of workforce, assets, materials, and compliance, utilizing advanced digital and mobile tools to improve communication and field data collection.

Advanced Navigation

Seed Round in 2017
Advanced Navigation is a privately owned Australian company that specializes in the development of navigation technologies and robotics. The company has a focus on generating products of the highest quality standard, both in terms of hardware and software. The company's founders came from a background in mission critical robotics built to military specifications and this can be seen through Advanced Navigation's products. Advanced Navigation's engineers have specialized expertise across a broad range of fields including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, AI, and algorithms.

Stream Lending

Seed Round in 2017
Stream Lending provides software solutions that assist bankers, brokers, and consumers to obtain business loans.

Recomazing

Venture Round in 2016
Recomazing is a recommendation platform that helps entrepreneurs Grow Faster Together. The world's leading business communities and innovation hubs use Recomazing to help members share and store recommendations for the best software and local suppliers to grow their business.

Enboarder

Seed Round in 2016
Enboarder is an onboarding and engagement platform that focuses on new hire experience and engagement rather than just tasks, forms and paperwork. The workflow engine accomplishes this by coaching managers via mobile phone at all stages during the onboarding process. It turns busy hiring managers into rock stars in the eyes of their new employees by ensuring they know what to do to “wow their new hires”. For new employees, Enboarder delivers rich engaging content directly to their mobile phones from the moment they sign their offer letter. There are no applications to be downloaded, no usernames or logins. Enboarder just works…on any device. Best of all, HR can construct and build engaging workflows on their own, without requiring help or resources from IT, consultants or creative staff. Enboarder can be implemented rapidly and works seamlessly with your existing HR technology applications.