Square Peg 2020

Square Peg Capital Pty. Ltd., founded in 2012 and based in Sydney, Australia, is a venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage and growth-stage investments, primarily in the technology sector. The firm focuses on various industries including agriculture, fintech, health, and SaaS, targeting online and technology companies. Square Peg Capital invests between A$20 million and A$40 million in startups and expansion-stage businesses, with a geographical focus on Australia, New Zealand, North America, South East Asia, and Israel. Square Peg 2020, also known as Square Peg Fund III, represents a 2020 vintage venture capital fund managed by the firm, which aims to support outstanding entrepreneurs addressing significant challenges through innovative solutions. Square Peg Capital operates additional offices in Melbourne and Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, further enhancing its reach in the technology investment landscape.

Orly Amir

Associate

Paul Bassat

Co-Founder and Partner

Barry Brott

Co-Founder

Jethro Cohen

Senior Associate

Tim Diemer

Associate

Sam Eden

Investor

Casey Flint

Senior Associate

Marcus Guastella

Investor

Tony Holt

Partner

Oshadie (Osh) Jayasuriya

Associate

Awais Khan

Associate

Roy Kimchi

Associate

Dan Krasnostein

Partner

Justin Liberman

Co-Founder and Joint Chairman

David Maher

Investor

Fred Ng

Associate

Frederick Ng

Associate

Philippe Schwartz

Partner

Tom Skevington

Associate

David Tarascio

Investor

James Tynan

Partner

Past deals in Australia

Constantinople

Seed Round in 2023
Constantinople is a software-as-a-service operational platform for banks that includes customer experience, banking products and features, operations, servicing, and compliance. The company provides a comprehensive range of banking products under your brand, along with all the operational services necessary for running your bank. Constantinople's cutting-edge platform eliminates the need for costly infrastructure management and replaces manual operational and compliance procedures with scalable automation.

Neara

Series B in 2022
Developer of cloud-based enterprise platform intended to serve the electric and power infrastructure industry. The company's platform uses predictive algorithms to feature a three-dimensional, physics-enabled model of energy utilities for better visualization and reporting, enabling energy businesses to optimize asset management of the entire network.

Blinq

Seed Round in 2022
Blinq is a mobile application that enhances messaging experiences by providing users with insights and updates about their contacts, including colleagues, business prospects, friends, and family. The app allows users to share their professional identities through digital business cards, which can be easily distributed using QR codes, shortened links on social media, or dynamic email signatures. This functionality enables individuals to connect seamlessly and enrich their relationships without the hassle of managing multiple platforms. By simplifying the sharing of contact details and personal information, Blinq aims to foster deeper connections among users in both personal and professional contexts.

Neara

Series A in 2022
Developer of cloud-based enterprise platform intended to serve the electric and power infrastructure industry. The company's platform uses predictive algorithms to feature a three-dimensional, physics-enabled model of energy utilities for better visualization and reporting, enabling energy businesses to optimize asset management of the entire network.

Zeller

Series B in 2022
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

OwnHome

Series A in 2022
Bringing rent-to-own to Australia

SaasGuru

Seed Round in 2022
Finding the right company to work at is hard. You need to know what kind of culture they have, how much they pay, and if they’ll be a good fit for your personality. That’s why we created SaasGurus – to help people find their perfect workplace before starting their next career. We provide information on over 10,000 companies in the SaaS industry so that you can make an informed decision about where to start your next chapter.

Q-CTRL

Series B in 2021
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.

Zero Co

Venture Round in 2021
Zero Co is an Australian company founded in 2019, headquartered in New South Wales, that specializes in manufacturing and distributing eco-friendly household cleaning and personal care products. The company's product range includes laundry liquid, body wash, hand wash, stain remover, bathroom cleaner, dishwashing liquid, toilet cleaner, and air freshener, all made from plant-based materials and reused ocean plastic waste. Zero Co aims to eliminate single-use plastic consumption by providing a circular delivery service that allows customers to receive products directly to their doors. Once the products are finished, the containers are refilled and returned, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.

Zeller

Series A in 2021
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

Athena

Series D in 2021
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops a digital home loan platform that connects borrowers with superfund-backed residential loans. The company aims to transform the home loan industry by prioritizing the needs of customers over traditional banking practices. Athena's platform offers a straightforward online application process for borrowers while providing investors with transparent and timely portfolio data. This innovative approach enables clients to access affordable mortgage rates and allows investors to achieve better returns. Led by a team of experienced professionals from the financial services sector, Athena is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and facilitating faster loan repayment solutions.

Zeller

Series A in 2021
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

Vow

Seed Round in 2021
Vow Foods is a company that specializes in producing cultivated exotic meat through lab-based methods. By utilizing animal cells rather than traditional livestock, Vow aims to create sustainable and ethical meat alternatives. The process involves harvesting animal cells via biopsy and growing them in a nutrient-rich medium, which allows for the development of a diverse range of meat products. This innovative approach not only provides consumers, restaurants, and chefs with nutritious and flavorful options but also reduces reliance on natural resources typically used in conventional meat production.

HealthMatch

Series B in 2020
HealthMatch Pty Ltd is a medical technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that has developed an application platform to connect patients with relevant clinical trials for potential treatments. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze clinical data, thereby streamlining the recruitment process for clinical trials. HealthMatch addresses the challenges patients and clinicians face in identifying appropriate trials, particularly due to the inconsistent presentation of trial criteria. The platform encodes qualifying questions related to patients' conditions and matches their responses to a comprehensive trial dataset, ensuring that only relevant trials are presented to them. By simplifying the process of finding and applying for clinical trials, HealthMatch aims to accelerate patient recruitment and facilitate the quicker development of life-saving treatments. The company's innovative approach represents a significant advancement in an industry that has traditionally relied on outdated methods for trial coordination.

Zeller

Seed Round in 2020
Zeller is reimagining business banking and was formed with the goal of providing an alternative to outdated business banking methods. Launching in early 2021, it will bring together the best of modern payments and digital financial services to help Australian businesses get paid, access their money, and manage their finances more efficiently. Zeller is co-founded by Ben Pfisterer and Dominic Yap, who bring extensive financial services experience from global companies including Square, Visa, NAB and more. The company is backed by Square Peg Capital and Apex Capital. Learn more at myzeller.com.

AgriDigital

Seed Round in 2019
AgriDigital is an integrated commodity management solution for the global grains industry. They combine high-end technical and industry expertise with beautiful design and intuitive workflows to provide seamless solutions to complex commodity, logistical, risk, and customer management issues. The company software platforms designed to assist in the transaction and settlement of agricultural commodities and to manage supply chain risk. Through applied blockchain technologies, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts, AgriDigital provides real-time payment to growers, increased efficiencies for brokers, the flexible supply chain for buyers and financiers, and paddock to plate transparency for consumers.

HealthMatch

Series A in 2019
HealthMatch Pty Ltd is a medical technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that has developed an application platform to connect patients with relevant clinical trials for potential treatments. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to analyze clinical data, thereby streamlining the recruitment process for clinical trials. HealthMatch addresses the challenges patients and clinicians face in identifying appropriate trials, particularly due to the inconsistent presentation of trial criteria. The platform encodes qualifying questions related to patients' conditions and matches their responses to a comprehensive trial dataset, ensuring that only relevant trials are presented to them. By simplifying the process of finding and applying for clinical trials, HealthMatch aims to accelerate patient recruitment and facilitate the quicker development of life-saving treatments. The company's innovative approach represents a significant advancement in an industry that has traditionally relied on outdated methods for trial coordination.

Athena

Series C in 2019
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops a digital home loan platform that connects borrowers with superfund-backed residential loans. The company aims to transform the home loan industry by prioritizing the needs of customers over traditional banking practices. Athena's platform offers a straightforward online application process for borrowers while providing investors with transparent and timely portfolio data. This innovative approach enables clients to access affordable mortgage rates and allows investors to achieve better returns. Led by a team of experienced professionals from the financial services sector, Athena is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and facilitating faster loan repayment solutions.

Q-CTRL

Series A in 2019
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.

Amber Electric

Seed Round in 2019
Amber Electric Pty Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, operates in the electricity market by providing customers with access to wholesale electricity prices. The company leverages a digital platform that allows users to monitor their energy consumption and receive notifications about optimal times to use renewable energy, thereby reducing costs and encouraging the use of cleaner energy sources. By facilitating real-time pricing, Amber Electric empowers customers to participate actively in the energy market, enabling them to save money while promoting the integration of renewable energy into the grid. The company's approach not only benefits individual consumers but also contributes to broader efforts to increase the adoption of sustainable energy solutions.

Deputy

Series B in 2018
Deputy is a workforce management platform that simplifies employee scheduling, timesheets, task management, compliance, and communication for businesses. By eliminating manual processes and paper-based systems, it enables organizations to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. The platform integrates social and mobile technologies, allowing managers and employees to collaborate effectively and work intelligently. With over 300,000 users across more than 50,000 workplaces in over 70 countries, Deputy facilitates seamless connections between businesses and employees. The company operates with a team of 140 employees across offices in Australia, the UK, the US, and the Philippines, focusing on empowering workers and transforming workplace dynamics.

Athena

Series B in 2018
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops a digital home loan platform that connects borrowers with superfund-backed residential loans. The company aims to transform the home loan industry by prioritizing the needs of customers over traditional banking practices. Athena's platform offers a straightforward online application process for borrowers while providing investors with transparent and timely portfolio data. This innovative approach enables clients to access affordable mortgage rates and allows investors to achieve better returns. Led by a team of experienced professionals from the financial services sector, Athena is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and facilitating faster loan repayment solutions.

Athena

Series A in 2018
Athena Mortgage Pty. Ltd., founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia, develops a digital home loan platform that connects borrowers with superfund-backed residential loans. The company aims to transform the home loan industry by prioritizing the needs of customers over traditional banking practices. Athena's platform offers a straightforward online application process for borrowers while providing investors with transparent and timely portfolio data. This innovative approach enables clients to access affordable mortgage rates and allows investors to achieve better returns. Led by a team of experienced professionals from the financial services sector, Athena is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and facilitating faster loan repayment solutions.

AgriDigital

Series A in 2018
AgriDigital is an integrated commodity management solution for the global grains industry. They combine high-end technical and industry expertise with beautiful design and intuitive workflows to provide seamless solutions to complex commodity, logistical, risk, and customer management issues. The company software platforms designed to assist in the transaction and settlement of agricultural commodities and to manage supply chain risk. Through applied blockchain technologies, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts, AgriDigital provides real-time payment to growers, increased efficiencies for brokers, the flexible supply chain for buyers and financiers, and paddock to plate transparency for consumers.

Vero

Series A in 2017
Vero Holdings Australia Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company that specializes in developing an email platform tailored for customer-centric teams. Founded in 2017 and located in Surry Hills, the platform allows businesses to capture and model customer data, manage email workflows, and track campaigns efficiently. Vero's technology enables real-time customer tracking, helping businesses segment and automate their email communications without requiring in-house software development. The platform supports multi-language email capabilities, push notifications, and collaborative deployment processes, facilitating a personalized experience for users. By focusing on customer interactions, Vero empowers online businesses to enhance engagement through targeted and automated email campaigns.

Unified Healthcare Group

Venture Round in 2017
Unified Healthcare Group Pty Ltd offers health solutions for insurers and corporate and government agencies. The company provides medical report retrieval, tele-interviewing, health assessment, medical advisory, peer reviews, and injury management services. Its partners include Microsoft, Telstra, Best Practice, and Medical Director. Unified Healthcare Group Pty Ltd was founded in 1997 and is based in Prahran, Australia. As of May 27, 2019, Unified Healthcare Group Pty Ltd operates as a subsidiary of MedHealth Pty Ltd.

Prospa

Series B in 2017
Prospa Advance Pty Ltd. provides business lending solutions for small and medium business owners in Australia. It offers small business loans for business and working capital, inventory, equipment, renovation, expansion and growth, business tax, marketing and advertising, payroll, partnership buyout, and other needs; and merchant cash advance, a solution that converts future credit and debit card receivables into immediate cash. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

School Places

Series A in 2015
School Places Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Malvern, Australia, that connects families with private schools that have available vacancies. Established in 2013, the platform allows parents to search for and enroll their children in leading private schools, often at discounted rates. By partnering with schools, School Places maximizes their revenue through dynamic pricing for each vacancy, encouraging parents to fill spots that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Schools have the flexibility to set their own discounts and determine how long these discounts apply, creating an incentive for families to choose their institutions. This arrangement benefits all parties involved: schools enhance their financial stability, existing parents enjoy improved resources and reduced fee increases, and new parents gain access to quality education at a lower cost. School Places effectively addresses the needs of families seeking educational opportunities while supporting schools in optimizing their enrollment potential.

Stripe

Series C in 2015
Stripe, Inc. is a global technology company that provides application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools designed to facilitate online payment processing for businesses. Its comprehensive platform includes solutions for payments, subscriptions, fraud detection, and data analytics, among others. Stripe's offerings, such as Stripe Connect for routing payments, Stripe Radar for fraud prevention, and Stripe Checkout for seamless transaction processes, cater to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to established enterprises. The company also addresses financing challenges faced by online businesses through Stripe Capital, which offers fast and flexible funding options. With operations in multiple countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, Stripe aims to simplify financial infrastructure and support the growth of internet-based businesses, thereby contributing to the overall economic landscape of the digital economy. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Stripe has established partnerships with leading technology firms to enhance its service capabilities.

Canva

Seed Round in 2014
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

School Places

Seed Round in 2014
School Places Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Malvern, Australia, that connects families with private schools that have available vacancies. Established in 2013, the platform allows parents to search for and enroll their children in leading private schools, often at discounted rates. By partnering with schools, School Places maximizes their revenue through dynamic pricing for each vacancy, encouraging parents to fill spots that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Schools have the flexibility to set their own discounts and determine how long these discounts apply, creating an incentive for families to choose their institutions. This arrangement benefits all parties involved: schools enhance their financial stability, existing parents enjoy improved resources and reduced fee increases, and new parents gain access to quality education at a lower cost. School Places effectively addresses the needs of families seeking educational opportunities while supporting schools in optimizing their enrollment potential.

GoCatch

Seed Round in 2013
GoCatch, founded in 2011 by Andrew Campbell and Ned Moorfield, is a leading smartphone application that connects passengers with taxi drivers, allowing users to book rides with confidence. The app offers a live-updating map, enabling customers to view and select nearby taxis, thereby facilitating reliable and affordable transportation options. Supported by the NSW Department of Trade and Investment, GoCatch has gained significant traction in Australia, with tens of thousands of drivers and passengers utilizing the service. The platform's user-friendly interface and efficient booking system have contributed to its rapid growth, establishing GoCatch as a prominent player in the taxi sector. The company has also formed strategic partnerships with major corporations, further enhancing its market presence and service offerings.

Bugcrowd

Seed Round in 2013
Bugcrowd Inc. operates a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform that connects organizations with a global community of security researchers to identify vulnerabilities in their applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a range of security testing solutions for web, mobile, source code, and client-side applications. Bugcrowd facilitates both private and public bounty programs, allowing companies of various sizes to efficiently assess their software security and reward researchers for valid findings. The platform supports customized security testing programs tailored to meet the specific needs of clients across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, automotive, technology, and government. Bugcrowd has established strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings and continues to play a significant role in the cybersecurity landscape.

School Places

Seed Round in 2013
School Places Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Malvern, Australia, that connects families with private schools that have available vacancies. Established in 2013, the platform allows parents to search for and enroll their children in leading private schools, often at discounted rates. By partnering with schools, School Places maximizes their revenue through dynamic pricing for each vacancy, encouraging parents to fill spots that would otherwise remain unoccupied. Schools have the flexibility to set their own discounts and determine how long these discounts apply, creating an incentive for families to choose their institutions. This arrangement benefits all parties involved: schools enhance their financial stability, existing parents enjoy improved resources and reduced fee increases, and new parents gain access to quality education at a lower cost. School Places effectively addresses the needs of families seeking educational opportunities while supporting schools in optimizing their enrollment potential.

Booodl

Seed Round in 2013
Booodl Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that develops a smart local shopping application designed to connect users with nearby retail stores that have the products they seek. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redfern, the company offers both iOS and Android applications that enable users to search for items and locate stores that stock them. Booodl aims to enhance the digital presence of retail businesses, maximizing visibility and foot traffic by transforming how consumers discover physical stores through digital devices. The platform not only assists users in managing their shopping lists but also provides retailers with tools to influence potential customers' visits.

Canva

Seed Round in 2013
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider that offers an online platform enabling users to create presentations, social media graphics, and other visual content. The platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop design tool, along with a vast library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, shapes, and fonts. Canva's products include web-based applications and an iPad version, as well as a plug-in called Canva Button that allows third-party websites to integrate design capabilities for their users. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Canva serves a global audience including photographers, illustrators, and designers, and also provides support services to enhance user experience.

Datafree

Series A in 2012
Connecting enterprises to their mobile audiences #datafree.
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