Slingshot Accelerator
Slingshot is a venture capital firm and accelerator based in Newcastle, Australia, specializing in seed and startup investments in the technology sector, primarily focusing on B2B and B2C models. Founded in 2013, Slingshot offers a 12-week program designed to support startups with funding, mentorship, and a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation. The firm typically takes a 5% to 10% equity stake in the companies it invests in, providing initial funding of up to A$0.05 million and follow-on co-investments of approximately A$0.20 million in select startups. Additionally, Slingshot runs corporate innovation programs that connect established companies with disruptive startups, facilitating the development of innovative technologies that can lead to significant commercial outcomes. The firm has collaborated with notable brands, enhancing their ability to leverage startup skills and technologies to create substantial business impact.
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TravelMustard
Pre Seed Round in 2017
TravelMustard is an online travel planning platform that facilitates collaboration among couples, families, and friends in organizing their trips. The platform allows users to create travel groups, enabling them to collectively plan vacations and share itineraries. It offers tools for both solo travelers and groups to structure and execute their holiday plans efficiently. By providing the ability to copy itineraries from other travelers, TravelMustard helps users discover new travel opportunities, ensuring a cost-effective and convenient planning experience. This approach aims to make travel planning less cumbersome and more accessible for adventure seekers and travel enthusiasts.
Osara Health
Seed Round in 2016
Osara Health is dedicated to transforming cancer care by empowering individuals and organizations affected by the disease. Founded in 2016 by oncologists, the company initially known as CancerAid has developed a suite of digital tools, dedicated health coaching, and evidence-based educational resources to support both patients and caregivers throughout the cancer journey. Osara Health's platform offers a comprehensive application that enables users to self-manage their treatment process, providing accurate information, a digital journal for tracking progress, and a database for medical records. Additionally, it connects users to a global community, facilitating access to information, support systems, and healthcare professionals. By combining expertise, empathy, and technology, Osara Health aims to enhance health outcomes and promote holistic well-being, recognizing that recovery involves more than just medical treatment.
AngelCube
Acquisition in 2016
AngelCube is a venture capital firm that specializes in providing early-stage funding to startups with innovative ideas and strong teams. The firm conducts an intensive three-month accelerator program that supports up to ten selected startups each year. This program encompasses various aspects of company development, including product development, achieving product-market fit, customer acquisition, and fundraising. By focusing on building robust products and accelerating growth, AngelCube aims to help these startups become successful and scalable businesses in the global market.
Sprout
Seed Round in 2016
Kitchen space to grow your business
GeneSpark
Seed Round in 2016
GeneSpark is an international non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing drug treatments for reversible Intellectual Disability (ID) disorders caused by gene deletions or mutations. The organization's primary focus is on Kleefstra syndrome and related ID disorders, employing a synergistic approach to drug development.
Chewsr
Seed Round in 2016
Chewsr is transforming the food ordering process in the Quick Service Restaurant sector with its innovative Visual Order System™. This technology allows customers to place orders directly from their smartphones, enhancing the ordering experience by focusing on visual appeal. By utilizing high-quality images of menu items, Chewsr aims to engage customers more effectively and streamline the ordering process. The platform integrates with a significant portion of popular point of sale systems, providing flexibility and ease of use for food businesses. Additionally, it includes features that allow users to filter options based on dietary restrictions and allergies, reducing the workload for staff and improving service efficiency. Overall, Chewsr seeks to modernize food ordering, enabling restaurants to focus more on customer service and profitability while minimizing the time spent on administrative tasks.
Yummed
Seed Round in 2016
Yummed allows users to discover pop-up restaurants and secret chefs in their city.
Cardihab
Seed Round in 2016
Cardihab, established in 2016 and based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, specializes in digital cardiac rehabilitation solutions. It offers a cloud-based portal and smartphone app, enabling clinicians to manage patient data, track goals, and connect to sensors. This allows for remote cardiac rehabilitation, reducing clinic visits to just the initial and final assessments, and making the process more convenient and flexible for patients.
LookFit
Seed Round in 2016
LookFit is an Australian tech start-up that operates an online comparison platform specifically for the fitness industry. It provides users with a free and convenient way to compare prices and reviews for a wide range of fitness products and services, including gyms, personal trainers, vitamins, supplements, weight loss programs, and fitness apparel. By aggregating information from various sources, LookFit allows consumers to make informed decisions by evaluating thousands of options in one place, ultimately enhancing their shopping experience in the fitness market.
Mindfit
Seed Round in 2016
MindFit supports nurses to continuously energize and revitalize their practice whilst providing awesome care for the clients and awesome care for themselves.
Fit For Battle
Seed Round in 2016
Fit For Battle is a developer of an innovative online application that transforms ordinary running, jogging, or walking into an engaging fantasy adventure. This app, part of the Dream Well series, aims to motivate users by providing an immersive experience that encourages them to establish and maintain a fitness routine. By turning physical activity into a thrilling game, Fit For Battle enables individuals to achieve their health and fitness goals with increased motivation and enjoyment.
The Medic
Seed Round in 2015
The Medic is a healthcare services platform designed to facilitate connections between patients and doctors through digital means, specifically via computer or mobile devices. The company offers an application that enables users to seek early medical assistance, obtain medical certificates, and address various medical emergencies. The Medic's team comprises experienced technology entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and medical industry administrators, all committed to enhancing the convenience of medical care for patients while improving efficiency for healthcare providers.
Liftango
Seed Round in 2015
Liftango is a developer of a ridesharing and on-demand transport platform that focuses on optimizing transport systems to address climate change. The company assists organizations in planning, launching, and scaling shared mobility programs, thereby enhancing access to essential public transport services. By promoting more sustainable transport options, Liftango aims to help its clients achieve their carbon reduction goals and contribute to a sustainable, climate-positive future. Through its innovative solutions, Liftango empowers global organizations to implement effective shared transport systems.
EPIC experiences
Seed Round in 2015
EPIC experiences operates an online platform designed to connect adventurers with unique experiences and compatible companions. The service offers a variety of activities, including outdoor adventures, fine dining, theater performances, and cooking classes. By utilizing a specialized algorithm, EPIC experiences curates personalized recommendations for users, helping them discover events that align with their interests and find suitable individuals to share these experiences with. Examples of past member adventures include skydiving, exclusive dance shows, sold-out comedy performances, and immersive art installations. The platform aims to enhance social interaction and foster connections among people seeking memorable experiences.
KeyStone
Seed Round in 2015
Keystone provides sales and marketing portal for organizations to communicate directly with members in an uncontested space. The Keystone Platform can track, profile, and account member spending and engagement whilst direct market in accordance with their lifestyle.
Social Pinpoint
Seed Round in 2015
Social Pinpoint is a digital engagement platform that enhances community interaction and stakeholder engagement for organizations. Established in 2013, it offers innovative online tools designed to facilitate meaningful two-way conversations between organizations and their communities. The platform features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create customized community engagement websites, emphasizing accessibility and user-friendly design. By incorporating over 30 versatile content tools, Social Pinpoint enables organizations to move beyond generic templates and foster genuine participation. Additionally, the platform utilizes interactive mapping to improve the quality of data collected, allowing communities to pinpoint their feedback, ideas, and concerns effectively. Through these features, Social Pinpoint aims to make community engagement not only effective but also enjoyable for all participants.
Ticket Squad
Seed Round in 2015
Ticket Squad gives you the marketing tools you need to sell out your event.
Deckee
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Deckee is a company dedicated to enhancing boating safety and experience through its innovative mobile application. This app functions as a community companion for boaters, offering essential features such as crowdsourced reports, weather conditions, vessel positions, and safety alerts. By facilitating the sharing of community reviews and safety information, Deckee empowers boat owners and boaters to make informed decisions while navigating the water. The company's focus on safe boating and maritime technology reflects its commitment to fostering a secure and informed boating environment.
GAMURS Group
Grant in 2015
The GAMURS Group is the leading esports media network shaping the future of gaming. We strive to inform, entertain, and educate the global gaming community through our content and services.
OTTO
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Next Generation Hands-free for Everything They Do Today on a Smartphone!
Camplify
Seed Round in 2015
Camplify Co (Australia) Pty Ltd is a peer-to-peer digital marketplace founded in 2014 and based in Newcastle, Australia. The company operates a website that connects recreational vehicle owners with individuals seeking to hire caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and camper trailers. By facilitating this sharing economy, Camplify aims to inspire more people to experience camping holidays. The platform operates in multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Portugal, thereby expanding access to recreational vehicles for a broader audience.
Careseekers
Seed Round in 2015
Careseekers Pty Ltd operates an online marketplace designed to connect individuals seeking in-home care with qualified care workers. The company specializes in aged care, disability support, and post-operative assistance, facilitating the use of home care funding for tailored and flexible services. Careseekers aims to simplify the process of finding caregivers by enabling users to choose from a pool of professionals who have undergone a thorough onboarding process, including National Police Checks, identity verification, and reference checks. This commitment to trust and safety is paramount, as Careseekers understands the importance of placing reliable caregivers in the homes of clients or their loved ones. The service caters to various needs, whether for ongoing care or short-term assistance, making it an accessible and affordable option for those requiring support.
Hiveuav
Pre Seed Round in 2015
HiveUAV Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in automated aerial monitoring services using drones, catering to sectors such as agriculture, industry, and emergency services. The company integrates three main components to enhance remote monitoring capabilities: the Hive, an automated docking station that charges drones and facilitates communication between multiple units; the UAV, an autonomous aerial vehicle designed for precision landings that captures and transmits imagery and sensor data; and Honeycomb Software, a user-friendly interface that enables operators to manage drone missions, select flight plans, and access data remotely. This innovative approach allows users to conduct thorough surveillance of remote locations, supporting informed decision-making.
WunderWalk
Seed Round in 2015
WunderWalk is a technology company that develops a city exploration platform. This platform allows users to create personalized walking tours by integrating maps and considering user preferences. It helps travelers and locals efficiently discover and navigate dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences in a city.
Ground Up Medicine
Seed Round in 2013
Ground Up Medicine is an Australian-based crowd-sourced educational website that offers clear and concise medical information for students and young doctors. By compiling relevant and current resources, it aims to support medical education and enhance learning experiences. The platform focuses on delivering helpful content that is accessible to its users, thereby facilitating better understanding and application of medical knowledge in their studies and early careers.
MemberPass
Seed Round in 2013
MemberPass is an online application designed to assist health, wellness, and fitness professionals in managing transactions with their clients through fast and flexible payment options. The platform allows professionals to create customized session packages and membership plans, facilitating both one-time and recurring payments via PayPal or major credit cards. By streamlining the payment process, MemberPass helps reduce late cancellations and no-shows, ensuring consistent and timely payments. Additionally, it features a social communication platform that enables professionals and clients to maintain contact and foster professional relationships without the need for personal social media accounts.
The 360 Mall
Seed Round in 2013
The 360 Mall operates as an online virtual shopping center based in Sydney, Australia, merging the convenience of online shopping with the immersive experience of physical retail. Launched in 2012, the platform attracted significant interest, drawing 50,000 unique visitors and featuring over 100 retailers. It provides a 3D interface that allows users to explore virtual stores, select products, and make purchases, effectively bridging the gap between online and brick-and-mortar shopping. By offering a space for merchants to showcase their products and engage in branding activities, The 360 Mall caters to a growing market of consumers seeking an innovative shopping experience.
Choosly
Seed Round in 2013
Choosly is an online database of professional athletes and artists and what gear they use to be the best in the world. Choosly presents this information to the consumer via online retail portals in the form of widgets. Choosly enhances user engagement and experience for online retail stores.
World BX
Seed Round in 2013
World BX is an online trading exchange that allows users to buy and sell virtual currencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ripple. World BX is building its trade engine to offer an exchange platform that is secure, reliable and can handle institutional transaction volume. We also operate a virtual currency escrow service, where we act as an independent trusted third party which receives and disburses Bitcoin and other virtual currencies for the transacting parties.
BuyItRideIt
Seed Round in 2013
BuyItRideIt operates an online platform that connects consumers with a wide retail network specializing in various recreational products, including surfboards, bikes, motorbikes, kiteboards, snowboards, jetskis, skateboards, and wakeboards. Users can easily find products and initiate inquiries through the platform, which allows them to receive competitive quotes and offers from local dealers. This service enables customers to access the best deals available in the market, streamlining the purchasing process for outdoor and water sports equipment. With a focus on customer convenience, BuyItRideIt aims to enhance the shopping experience by providing a comprehensive range of options and price comparisons from trusted retailers.
Chinese Whispers Music
Seed Round in 2013
Chinese Whispers Music is a free online automated music collaboration website that enables musicians, producers and songwriters from around the world to unite, create and share music. We do this by utilising Social Media, modern internet speed and our users desire to create music – without the administrative hassles associated with collaboration.
Fewzion
Seed Round in 2013
Aligning front line leaders with the objectives of the management team is probably the greatest leverage point an operation has to improve performance. The shift plan and tools that hold teams accountable for achieving the plan are critical in achieving this alignment. Fewzion helps by making the management tools your team use to run the operation every day, more effective and more sustainable. We take advantage of modern software usability features to provide “ipad simple” functionality that you simply can’t get from spreadsheets, whiteboards and traditional ERP tools. Whilst retaining (and improving on) the visual management and interactive capabilities of tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Management Operating Systems (MOS), Total Quality Management (TQM) and the Theory of Constraints.
NewsMaven
Seed Round in 2013
NewsMaven provides personalised recommendations on what to read next. Think of them like Google Adsense for news content. So, each time someone comes along to your content based site they provide a recommendation on other articles that might be of interest to that user.
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