Side Stage Ventures

Side Stage Ventures is a venture capital investment firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2022, that concentrates on early-stage funding for Australian startups, including pre-seed and seed rounds, to support founders in the initial development and growth of their ventures.

Emily Casey

Principal

Ben Grabiner

Co-Founder and General Partner

Markus Kahlbetzer

General Partner

Harrison Wright

Investor

7 past transactions

Thanks

Seed Round in 2025
Thanks is a platform designed to transform the post-purchase "thank you" page into a revenue-generating opportunity while enhancing customer engagement and brand loyalty.

Arca Climate Technologies

Seed Round in 2024
Arca is a leading carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company. Arca accelerates natural process of carbon mineralization, by reacting atmospheric carbon dioxide with ultramafic mine tailings rich in magnesium silicate minerals, such as serpentine and brucite. By leveraging partnerships with mining companies, Arca transforms mine waste into a carbon sink, permanently storing CO₂ as stable carbonate minerals. The company is at the forefront of scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions by integrating geochemical expertise, real-time monitoring, and verification methodologies. Arca collaborates with major buyers of carbon removal credits, such as Shopify, Stripe, Watershed and MaRS, and has established formal methodologies for recognizing and quantifying mineralization in voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

Leonardo AI

Series A in 2023
Leonardo AI provides a suite of generative tools designed for creating high-quality visual assets across various domains. Their platform supports creators, teams, and developers in producing images, graphics, and videos efficiently and collaboratively.

Outstaffer.com

Seed Round in 2023
Outstaffer is a global employment technology company that simplifies the process of hiring, paying, and equipping remote employees from various countries. By leveraging its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform and Global Employer of Record services, Outstaffer allows businesses to access a diverse talent pool without compliance risks. The company focuses on enabling organizations of all sizes to build remote and distributed teams by addressing the complexities associated with global employment. Its platform facilitates locally compliant payroll, provides comprehensive employee benefits, and supplies remote workers with the necessary tools and devices for productivity. Outstaffer's mission is to help businesses transcend the limitations of their local talent pools while promoting the ability for individuals to work from anywhere.

MagicBrief

Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagicBrief develops a performance marketing platform focused on creating and editing video storyboards. The platform offers multiple export options, an extension for editing advertisements, and file sharing between users, enabling marketers, ad agencies, and brands to conduct competitive research, analyze successful campaign aspects, and build new strategies.

Leonardo AI

Seed Round in 2023
Leonardo AI provides a suite of generative tools designed for creating high-quality visual assets across various domains. Their platform supports creators, teams, and developers in producing images, graphics, and videos efficiently and collaboratively.

More Good Days

Seed Round in 2023
More Good Days offers evidence-based pain management programmes, education, and health services.
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