Starfish Ventures

Starfish Ventures, established in 2001, is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across technology, life sciences, and clean-tech sectors. It focuses on seed and early-stage investments, with a typical holding period of two to five years, aiming for exits through mergers, acquisitions, or IPOs. The firm's investment preferences within these sectors include biotechnology, medical devices, software, mobile, and clean energy technologies. Starfish Ventures was founded by John Dyson and Michael Panaccio.

John Dyson

Co-Founder and Investment Principal

Anthony Glenning

Investment Director

Michael Panaccio

Co-Founder and Investment Principal

Justin Roberts

Investment Analyst

57 past transactions

Cap-XX

Post in 2024
CAP-XX Limited is an Australian company that specializes in the development, manufacture, and sale of supercapacitors and energy management systems. Operating primarily in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, CAP-XX offers a range of products, including thin, prismatic, and cylindrical cell supercapacitors. These devices provide power support for various applications, such as commercial electronics, consumer handheld devices, and clean energy solutions. Specific uses include handheld computers, point of sale terminals, digital cameras, smart meters, and micro-hybrid vehicles. The company's products cater to diverse sectors, including asset tracking, automotive, and health monitoring, making them suitable for applications requiring reliable power backup and energy storage. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Seven Hills, Australia, CAP-XX was previously known as Energy Storage Systems Pty Limited.

Smart Urban Properties Australia

Funding Round in 2023
Smart Urban Properties Australia (SUPA) specializes in integrating renewable energy, advanced mobility, high-speed internet, and smart property technology to enhance the appeal and sustainability of multi-occupancy properties. The company, formed by merging Epsilon Security, b.energy, Fibrecorp, Smart Automation Systems, and connecX, offers services such as energy metering, solar panel installation, hot water systems, intercoms, security systems, and CCTV, aiming to reduce construction and operational costs for its clients.

Milkdrop

Seed Round in 2021
Milkdrop is a manufacturer specializing in breast pump cushions designed to enhance the comfort of breastfeeding mothers. Their product consists of ultra-soft silicone cushions that fit over the pump head, providing support to the nipple and alleviating discomfort caused by the suction of breast pumps. By reducing nipple discomfort and swelling, Milkdrop aims to create a more pleasant and less painful experience for women during the breast pumping process. Through their innovative design, they address a common issue faced by breastfeeding mothers, allowing them to pump milk more comfortably.

Hearables 3D

Seed Round in 2021
Hearables 3D is a supplier of custom audio devices that leverages 3D scanning and printing technologies to create personalized earphones. The company employs a smartphone-based scanning process to capture detailed 3D images of the user's ear, which allows for the generation of a digital ear impression. This digital model is then utilized to automate the design and production of custom-fit hearing devices using SLA 3D printing. By integrating artificial intelligence and automation into the custom-fit journey, Hearables 3D aims to streamline the process of creating tailored audio solutions, enhancing both comfort and sound quality for users.

DesignCrowd

Venture Round in 2021
DesignCrowd is an online creative marketplace that connects businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with a global network of designers. The platform facilitates crowd-sourced design projects, offering a wide range of services including logo design, web page design, graphic design, business card design, brochure design, t-shirt design, and poster design. By enabling small firms to access diverse design talent, DesignCrowd helps them obtain the creative solutions they need at competitive prices. In addition to its primary marketplace, DesignCrowd also manages BrandCrowd, an online logo maker that further enhances its offerings in the design space.

Marani

Seed Round in 2019
Marani Health is focused on advancing prenatal care through the development of a wearable, textile-based technology that monitors key vital statistics for women and their developing fetuses during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Marani's product provides timely and accurate data, enhancing the assessment of maternal and fetal health. The company collaborates with prominent partners, including The Mayo Clinic, to improve health outcomes for mothers and their babies.

Aktana

Series B in 2016
Aktana Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled marketing decision support software tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assist sales and marketing teams in optimizing their engagement with healthcare professionals. Its key offerings include the Contextual Intelligence Engine, which allows executives to simulate various marketing strategies, and the Decision Support Engine, which analyzes diverse data sources to provide actionable insights directly within the representative’s existing CRM workflows. By focusing exclusively on the life sciences market, Aktana delivers data-driven suggestions that enhance multichannel marketing initiatives and improve overall campaign effectiveness. The company supports over 100 brands, including more than half of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally, helping them to maximize revenue and utilize data investments efficiently. Additionally, Aktana has offices in several international locations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Barcelona.

Protagonist Therapeutics

Series C in 2015
Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based product candidates to meet unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company is advancing several key products, including PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II clinical trials for treating beta-thalassemia-related anemia, and PTG-200, an antagonist peptide that has completed Phase I trials aimed at moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Additionally, PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist, is in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist also explores both oral and injectable peptide candidates for various gastrointestinal conditions. The company has established a collaboration with Janssen Biotech for the development and commercialization of PTG-200. Founded in 2006, Protagonist Therapeutics is headquartered in Newark, California.

DesignCrowd

Series B in 2015
DesignCrowd is an online creative marketplace that connects businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with a global network of designers. The platform facilitates crowd-sourced design projects, offering a wide range of services including logo design, web page design, graphic design, business card design, brochure design, t-shirt design, and poster design. By enabling small firms to access diverse design talent, DesignCrowd helps them obtain the creative solutions they need at competitive prices. In addition to its primary marketplace, DesignCrowd also manages BrandCrowd, an online logo maker that further enhances its offerings in the design space.

BugHerd

Series A in 2014
BugHerd is a developer of bug-tracking software that simplifies the process of identifying and managing bugs in web projects. Its web application overlays on webpages, allowing web designers and developers to visually log and track issues directly on the site. This user-friendly interface enhances collaboration by integrating with various project management, customer support, and CRM tools, streamlining workflows and improving communication among team members. By providing a straightforward solution for bug tracking, BugHerd aims to facilitate efficient project management and enhance the overall quality of web development.

Nitro

Series A in 2013
Nitro is a document productivity company that helps organizations of all sizes eliminate paper, accelerate business processes, and drive digital transformation by providing PDF productivity and eSigning for all in a single, affordable solution. Its products include Nitro Pro consisting of PDF creator, PDF editor, PDF converter, Merge PDF, PDF annotator, Protect PDF, among others, Nitro Cloud consisting of electronic signatures, collaboration, and Nitro Analytics.

Mimetica

Venture Round in 2013
Mimetica is a biotechnology company based in Brisbane that specializes in drug discovery through the development of small molecule scaffolds designed to mimic reverse-turn motifs of peptides. This innovative approach allows Mimetica to create novel small molecule mimics of significant peptides and proteins associated with various diseases. The company is currently concentrating its drug development efforts on dermatological applications, particularly focusing on treatments for acne. By employing rational design techniques, Mimetica aims to provide effective solutions for achieving clearer skin.

Ourcast

Seed Round in 2013
Ourcast develops mobile applications aimed at enhancing users' understanding of weather forecasts. The company's software provides minute-by-minute predictions of rain and snow for the next two hours, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their outdoor activities. By delivering precise and timely weather updates, Ourcast empowers users to plan with confidence in response to changing weather conditions.

Aktana

Series A in 2013
Aktana Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled marketing decision support software tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assist sales and marketing teams in optimizing their engagement with healthcare professionals. Its key offerings include the Contextual Intelligence Engine, which allows executives to simulate various marketing strategies, and the Decision Support Engine, which analyzes diverse data sources to provide actionable insights directly within the representative’s existing CRM workflows. By focusing exclusively on the life sciences market, Aktana delivers data-driven suggestions that enhance multichannel marketing initiatives and improve overall campaign effectiveness. The company supports over 100 brands, including more than half of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally, helping them to maximize revenue and utilize data investments efficiently. Additionally, Aktana has offices in several international locations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Barcelona.

Protagonist Therapeutics

Series B in 2013
Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based product candidates to meet unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company is advancing several key products, including PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II clinical trials for treating beta-thalassemia-related anemia, and PTG-200, an antagonist peptide that has completed Phase I trials aimed at moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Additionally, PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist, is in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist also explores both oral and injectable peptide candidates for various gastrointestinal conditions. The company has established a collaboration with Janssen Biotech for the development and commercialization of PTG-200. Founded in 2006, Protagonist Therapeutics is headquartered in Newark, California.

Atmail

Venture Round in 2012
Atmail is a provider of webmail and email server solutions specifically designed for Unix/Linux systems. The company offers a comprehensive webmail system that enhances existing POP3/IMAP accounts, serving as a professional interface for users. Atmail's Email Server edition delivers a complete messaging platform suitable for businesses, featuring open standards that ensure reliability for mission-critical systems. Its commercial webmail platform includes a range of services such as email, collaboration messaging, calendaring, and groupware, all optimized for mobility across devices. Additionally, the platform offers email protection and domain registration, aimed at enhancing customer engagement for businesses, universities, and government agencies.

StreamShark

Series A in 2012
StreamShark is a technology company with expertise in reliable video stream delivery for global reach. It excels at making the live streams of large scale, high profile events a massive success with viewers having an exceptional viewing experience.

MetaCDN

Series A in 2012
MetaCDN is a provider of global cloud-based content delivery and video streaming services. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including basic content delivery and advanced media encoding and streaming. By integrating various content delivery network (CDN) providers into a unified global network, MetaCDN optimizes and enhances cloud and network infrastructure to ensure rapid, secure, and reliable web content delivery. This approach enables clients to load their websites quickly and efficiently, regardless of the users' location, thereby improving the overall user experience.

Ourcast

Venture Round in 2012
Ourcast develops mobile applications aimed at enhancing users' understanding of weather forecasts. The company's software provides minute-by-minute predictions of rain and snow for the next two hours, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their outdoor activities. By delivering precise and timely weather updates, Ourcast empowers users to plan with confidence in response to changing weather conditions.

UpGuard

Seed Round in 2012
UpGuard Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2012. The company offers a platform that provides comprehensive assessments of an organization's IT infrastructure, both internally and externally, to calculate potential risks for data breaches and outages. Its key offering, the CyberSecurity Threat Assessment Report (CSTAR), delivers a straightforward score reflecting an organization’s risk level, which is useful for IT teams and executives alike. UpGuard's solutions include integrity monitoring, configuration differencing, advanced vulnerability analytics, and automated runbook generation. These tools enable clients to identify security gaps, streamline compliance testing, and enhance visibility into their infrastructure's true state. The company's services are utilized by thousands of organizations, including major firms like ADP, E*TRADE, and Cisco Systems, to validate their infrastructure, continuously detect risks, and manage cybersecurity insurance needs. UpGuard was previously known as ScriptRock Inc. before its rebranding in January 2016.

Aktana

Series A in 2012
Aktana Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled marketing decision support software tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assist sales and marketing teams in optimizing their engagement with healthcare professionals. Its key offerings include the Contextual Intelligence Engine, which allows executives to simulate various marketing strategies, and the Decision Support Engine, which analyzes diverse data sources to provide actionable insights directly within the representative’s existing CRM workflows. By focusing exclusively on the life sciences market, Aktana delivers data-driven suggestions that enhance multichannel marketing initiatives and improve overall campaign effectiveness. The company supports over 100 brands, including more than half of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally, helping them to maximize revenue and utilize data investments efficiently. Additionally, Aktana has offices in several international locations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Barcelona.

Scalify

Series A in 2012
Scalify is a technology company specializing in the development of peer-to-peer networking solutions for online applications, particularly in the gaming sector. Its flagship product, Badumna, is a cloud-based software suite designed to facilitate the creation of large multi-user applications, including virtual worlds and online games. By employing a decentralized architecture, Badumna enhances scalability and networking performance while reducing operational costs. This innovative approach allows developers greater freedom in designing multiplayer experiences that were previously unattainable, positioning Scalify as a key player in the evolving landscape of online gaming and virtual environments.

Nitro

Series A in 2012
Nitro is a document productivity company that helps organizations of all sizes eliminate paper, accelerate business processes, and drive digital transformation by providing PDF productivity and eSigning for all in a single, affordable solution. Its products include Nitro Pro consisting of PDF creator, PDF editor, PDF converter, Merge PDF, PDF annotator, Protect PDF, among others, Nitro Cloud consisting of electronic signatures, collaboration, and Nitro Analytics.

Styletread

Series C in 2012
Styletread is a shoe retailer based in Abbotsford, Australia, specializing in a wide range of footwear for men, women, and children. The company provides an extensive selection of styles, including casual, dress shoes, athletic footwear, and boots. Styletread aims to inspire customers by showcasing the latest fashion trends in footwear. Additionally, the retailer offers free delivery and a 365-day return policy, ensuring a convenient shopping experience for its clientele.

BugHerd

Venture Round in 2012
BugHerd is a developer of bug-tracking software that simplifies the process of identifying and managing bugs in web projects. Its web application overlays on webpages, allowing web designers and developers to visually log and track issues directly on the site. This user-friendly interface enhances collaboration by integrating with various project management, customer support, and CRM tools, streamlining workflows and improving communication among team members. By providing a straightforward solution for bug tracking, BugHerd aims to facilitate efficient project management and enhance the overall quality of web development.

DesignCrowd

Series A in 2011
DesignCrowd is an online creative marketplace that connects businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with a global network of designers. The platform facilitates crowd-sourced design projects, offering a wide range of services including logo design, web page design, graphic design, business card design, brochure design, t-shirt design, and poster design. By enabling small firms to access diverse design talent, DesignCrowd helps them obtain the creative solutions they need at competitive prices. In addition to its primary marketplace, DesignCrowd also manages BrandCrowd, an online logo maker that further enhances its offerings in the design space.

Aktana

Series A in 2011
Aktana Inc. is a technology company that specializes in AI-enabled marketing decision support software tailored for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, Aktana develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to assist sales and marketing teams in optimizing their engagement with healthcare professionals. Its key offerings include the Contextual Intelligence Engine, which allows executives to simulate various marketing strategies, and the Decision Support Engine, which analyzes diverse data sources to provide actionable insights directly within the representative’s existing CRM workflows. By focusing exclusively on the life sciences market, Aktana delivers data-driven suggestions that enhance multichannel marketing initiatives and improve overall campaign effectiveness. The company supports over 100 brands, including more than half of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies globally, helping them to maximize revenue and utilize data investments efficiently. Additionally, Aktana has offices in several international locations, including Tokyo, Shanghai, and Barcelona.

Ourcast

Seed Round in 2011
Ourcast develops mobile applications aimed at enhancing users' understanding of weather forecasts. The company's software provides minute-by-minute predictions of rain and snow for the next two hours, allowing individuals to make informed decisions about their outdoor activities. By delivering precise and timely weather updates, Ourcast empowers users to plan with confidence in response to changing weather conditions.

iCiX

Series B in 2010
ICIX is a provider of supply chain risk management and compliance software, primarily focused on the retail and food industries. The company offers a cloud-based platform that connects trading partners, allowing them to collaborate effectively while addressing safety and compliance challenges. By enabling transparency throughout the supply chain, ICIX helps businesses safeguard consumer interests, protect their brands, and enhance customer trust. With a network comprising over 20,000 businesses, including major retailers and food suppliers, ICIX facilitates improved collaboration and compliance, ultimately helping companies streamline operations and maintain safety standards. Notable clients include prominent names such as Walmart, Nike, Target, and Diageo.

Evostor

Series A in 2010
EvoStor is pioneering development of a new generation of storage systems purpose-built for the challenging requirements of virtual infrastructure. Storage vendors have tried to add capabilities to legacy products to address the challenges introduced by virtualization. Just adding features is not enough. EvoStor delivers innovative new technology to fully integrate with virtualization systems and management tools so they are simple to deploy and manage while providing enterprise class functionality.

Audinate

Venture Round in 2010
Audinate Group Limited specializes in digital audio and visual networking solutions, primarily through its widely adopted Dante protocol, which enables the transport of digital audio and video over standard data networking protocols like Ethernet and TCP/IP, ensuring high performance and low latency. The company provides a range of products, including the Dante Controller for network routing, Dante Virtual Soundcard for integrating computers with Dante devices, and the Dante Embedded Platform for AV-over-IP solutions. Audinate also offers various networking chips, development kits, and management tools that facilitate the creation and management of audio networks. With over 400 original equipment manufacturers licensing the Dante protocol for more than 4,000 products, Audinate plays a significant role in the professional AV industry. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, the company has recently expanded its offerings to include digital networking solutions for video equipment.

Ausra

Venture Round in 2009
Ausra specializes in the development and manufacturing of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at meeting global electricity demands in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company focuses on solar thermal power infrastructure, primarily utilizing compact linear Fresnel reflectors as solar collectors that generate steam for electricity production. By concentrating sunlight to boil water, Ausra's systems create high-pressure steam that drives conventional turbine generators. The company is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage solutions, which will enable the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during the day and at night. Ausra's innovations aim to provide zero-carbon power generation that competes with fossil fuel prices while minimizing environmental impact.

Ofidium

Series A in 2009
Ofidium is a developer of optical OFDM technology that significantly enhances telecommunications networks by enabling transmission speeds of up to 100 Gbit/s over existing infrastructure. This innovative approach not only increases bandwidth but also reduces costs, facilitating capacity growth for new optical fiber and improving the performance of current networks. By leveraging its advanced technology, Ofidium aims to address the growing demand for high-speed telecommunications solutions.

ZoomSystems

Series E in 2009
ZoomSystems is a leader in the automated retail industry, established in 2002 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing and operating unattended point-of-sale solutions that help brands and retailers enhance their market reach and improve consumer experiences. ZoomSystems provides a comprehensive platform that includes integrated hardware, software, and managed services, facilitating the delivery of products directly from manufacturers to consumers. Its network, known as ZoomShop, features over 1,500 locations in various venues such as airports, malls, resorts, military bases, and retail stores across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan. The company partners with prominent brands including Best Buy, Nespresso, Proactiv, Amazon, Essie, Benefit Cosmetics, and Albertsons, focusing on providing advanced retail technologies that enhance convenience and customer satisfaction.

Energy Response

Venture Round in 2009
Energy Response operates as an aggregator of Demand Side Response (DSR) within the Australian and New Zealand electricity markets, offering open access to all participants. The company specializes in aggregation, scheduling, dispatch, and settlements, leveraging its expertise to ensure effective DSR implementation. In addition to its aggregation services, Energy Response provides advisory services that facilitate energy trading and offer strategic advice on market development, regulatory issues, and governance arrangements. This dual focus enables Energy Response to support the efficient functioning of electricity markets while promoting user participation and addressing competition policy.

DorsaVi

Seed Round in 2008
DorsaVi Ltd is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and selling innovative motion analysis technologies. Established in 2008 and based in Kew, Australia, the company offers a range of wearable sensor products designed to measure movement and muscle activation. Its key products include ViSafe, which monitors workplace movements to enhance safety and reduce injury risks; ViMove, aimed at patient care and rehabilitation; and ViPerform, tailored for assessing sports injury risks and guiding athletic training. DorsaVi operates primarily in two segments: Clinical and Workplace, with a majority of its revenue generated from the Clinical segment. The company serves markets in Australia, Europe, and the United States, providing advanced solutions that enhance health and safety in both professional and clinical environments.

Evostor

Series A in 2008
EvoStor is pioneering development of a new generation of storage systems purpose-built for the challenging requirements of virtual infrastructure. Storage vendors have tried to add capabilities to legacy products to address the challenges introduced by virtualization. Just adding features is not enough. EvoStor delivers innovative new technology to fully integrate with virtualization systems and management tools so they are simple to deploy and manage while providing enterprise class functionality.

5th Finger

Series A in 2008
5th Finger is a prominent mobile solution provider in the United States, specializing in mobile marketing services for the retail and health industries. The company develops mobile experiences for major brands and retailers, including Safeway, Jos A Bank, Victoria's Secret, and Joann Fabric and Craft. As part of Merkle, a leading marketing database company, 5th Finger offers a range of services that include SMS and mobile marketing campaigns, geo-fencing, and mobile couponing. This focus on innovative mobile solutions positions 5th Finger as a key player in enhancing customer engagement and driving sales for its clients.

Aruspex

Series A in 2008
Aruspex specializes in strategic workforce planning solutions aimed at assisting organizations in designing and achieving their future workforce objectives. The company employs software that analyzes both internal and external demographic trends, which helps identify potential workforce gaps. This capability enables executives and human resources professionals within multinational corporations to address various workforce management challenges effectively. By focusing on data-driven insights, Aruspex supports organizations in making informed decisions regarding their workforce planning strategies.

Audinate

Series A in 2008
Audinate Group Limited specializes in digital audio and visual networking solutions, primarily through its widely adopted Dante protocol, which enables the transport of digital audio and video over standard data networking protocols like Ethernet and TCP/IP, ensuring high performance and low latency. The company provides a range of products, including the Dante Controller for network routing, Dante Virtual Soundcard for integrating computers with Dante devices, and the Dante Embedded Platform for AV-over-IP solutions. Audinate also offers various networking chips, development kits, and management tools that facilitate the creation and management of audio networks. With over 400 original equipment manufacturers licensing the Dante protocol for more than 4,000 products, Audinate plays a significant role in the professional AV industry. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia, the company has recently expanded its offerings to include digital networking solutions for video equipment.

Holly Connects

Venture Round in 2008
Holly Connects specializes in developing voice platforms that cater to telecommunications carriers, hosted service providers, and large enterprises globally. The company offers software solutions designed for efficient and cost-effective call handling, which include features such as IVR virtualization, reporting, speech recognition logging, and call recording. Holly Connects' products are recognized for their ability to enhance customer service by telephone, providing a reliable foundation for effective communication across various sectors.

Monitoring Division

Series A in 2008
MDi was created to fill critical gaps in network diagnostic tools for carriers migrating from SONET to IP over Optics, and to lay the groundwork for smart optical infrastructure. mdi's in-service monitoring software is the first to provide real-time insight into fiber networks. The company's tools let telecom systems vendors, carriers and technicians quickly and cost-effectively characterize fiber assets for network migration to 40G+, easily find impairments, and continuously manage high-speed networks.

Austhink Software

Series B in 2007
Austhink Software, founded in 2004 by cognitive scientist Tim van Gelder, specializes in developing software that enhances critical thinking and decision-making capabilities in both business and educational settings. The company's innovative use of argument mapping—graphical techniques for managing complex argumentation—has been supported by extensive research demonstrating its effectiveness in improving critical thinking skills. Austhink's software aims to strengthen users' reasoning, logical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication abilities, thereby contributing to more informed and effective decision-making processes.

MuriGen

Series A in 2007
MuriGen Therapeutics Pty., Ltd. is an Australian company based in Bundoora that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel drugs for various therapeutic areas, including cancer, arthritis, thrombocytopenia, inflammatory diseases, epilepsy, and thalassemia. Utilizing a unique biology-based technology, MuriGen conducts functional analyses of entire mammalian genomes to identify new therapeutic targets. This innovative approach aims to address unmet medical needs and provide significant benefits to researchers, healthcare practitioners, and patients. MuriGen has demonstrated the effectiveness of its technology through a model of thrombocytopenia. The company is closely affiliated with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, a leading medical research organization, which enhances its capabilities by providing access to advanced facilities and resources.

Quickcomm Software Solutions

Series A in 2006
Quickcomm Software Solutions, Inc. specializes in telecom expense management software tailored for mobile and landline services. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York, the company provides tools for automatic reconciliation of telecom bills at the line-item level, enabling enterprises to identify discrepancies in charges and manage expenses more effectively. Its software also offers functionality for inventory management, order tracking, billing management, and cost center allocation, as well as analysis of telecom infrastructure usage to inform provisioning decisions. Quickcomm serves a diverse range of clients, including multinational enterprises and integrators, across markets in Asia/Pacific, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Additionally, the company has established strategic partnerships with various industry players to enhance its service offerings.

Impedance Cardiology Systems

Series B in 2006
Impedance Cardiology Systems develops cardiovascular monitoring systems for patients with congestive heart failure.

Intersection Medical

Series B in 2006
Intersection Medical, Inc. is a company focused on the development and marketing of non-invasive medical devices aimed at assisting physicians in the treatment of patients with heart failure. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company is also working on innovative technologies designed to enhance visibility into patient health status. These advancements aim to deliver actionable data for both patients and healthcare providers, ultimately improving the management of heart conditions.

Protagonist Therapeutics

Series A in 2006
Protagonist Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing peptide-based product candidates to meet unmet medical needs in hematology and gastroenterology. The company is advancing several key products, including PTG-300, an injectable hepcidin mimetic in Phase II clinical trials for treating beta-thalassemia-related anemia, and PTG-200, an antagonist peptide that has completed Phase I trials aimed at moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Additionally, PN-943, an oral integrin antagonist, is in Phase I trials for inflammatory bowel disease. Protagonist also explores both oral and injectable peptide candidates for various gastrointestinal conditions. The company has established a collaboration with Janssen Biotech for the development and commercialization of PTG-200. Founded in 2006, Protagonist Therapeutics is headquartered in Newark, California.

Impedimed

Venture Round in 2006
Impedimed Limited is a medical software technology company based in Pinkenba, Australia, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) devices and software services. The company offers a range of noninvasive devices, including SOZO, which is designed for detecting lymphedema and monitoring fluid status in heart failure patients, as well as SFB7, which analyzes body composition in healthy individuals. Additionally, ImpediMed provides ImpediVET, a BIS device tailored for veterinary applications. The company's products cater primarily to hospitals and clinics across Australia, North America, and other international markets. Founded in 1999, Impedimed is committed to advancing medical technology for clinical assessments and monitoring of fluid status and tissue composition, while also offering a cloud-based platform for managing patient data.

G2 Microsystems

Series B in 2006
G2 Microsystems, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing low-power Wi-Fi system-on-chip solutions, modules, and networking applications. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company provides its technologies for various sectors including healthcare, oil and gas, chemicals, government, and automotive for asset tracking applications. Additionally, G2 Microsystems offers wireless sensing solutions for enterprises, retail environments, factories, and warehouses. Its products are also integrated into consumer devices such as media players, gaming platforms, digital cameras, remote controls, headsets, and computer peripherals. The company maintains a research and development facility in Sydney, Australia, contributing to its innovative offerings in connected Wi-Fi and networking services for both mains and battery-powered devices.

Qs Semiconductor Corporation

Venture Round in 2006
Qs Semiconductor develops a disruptive non-volatile RAM product that offers combined benefits of DRAM and flash memory. The company's non-volatile memory will be high density, low cost and have no wear out - making it ideal for a broad number of applications in the computer, handheld and electronic markets,

Engana

Series B in 2005
Engana Pty, Ltd. is a manufacturer based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in intelligent optical modules designed for reconfigurable optical communications networks. Established in 2001, the company develops products such as wavelength selective switch modules tailored for use in reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer applications. Engana focuses on meeting the needs of equipment manufacturers by providing advanced subsystems that enhance the capabilities of next-generation optical networks. As of 2006, Engana operates as a subsidiary of Optium Corporation.

Xelor Software

Series B in 2005
Xelor Software, Inc. provides service quality management solutions for enterprises deploying Internet protocol telephony systems. The company's XelorRate software supports IP PBXs and networking infrastructure. Its XelorRate family of products enforces service quality policy end-to-end, as well as control network resources for Internet protocol communications.

Distra

Venture Round in 2005
Distra is an Australian software company established in 1999, focused on transforming payment systems globally. The company specializes in developing high-performance, high-availability payment applications for financial institutions, payment processors, and other entities within the payments ecosystem. Distra's enterprise-class solutions are designed to help organizations navigate cost, regulatory, and competitive challenges with minimal risk and maximum reliability. Its offerings facilitate consolidation, real-time payments, and the flexibility to adopt new business models, catering to the evolving needs of the market. Distra's technology is utilized by prominent financial institutions and is engineered to deliver tier-one performance and availability while remaining accessible to organizations of all sizes and budgets.

G2 Microsystems

Series A in 2005
G2 Microsystems, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing low-power Wi-Fi system-on-chip solutions, modules, and networking applications. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Campbell, California, the company provides its technologies for various sectors including healthcare, oil and gas, chemicals, government, and automotive for asset tracking applications. Additionally, G2 Microsystems offers wireless sensing solutions for enterprises, retail environments, factories, and warehouses. Its products are also integrated into consumer devices such as media players, gaming platforms, digital cameras, remote controls, headsets, and computer peripherals. The company maintains a research and development facility in Sydney, Australia, contributing to its innovative offerings in connected Wi-Fi and networking services for both mains and battery-powered devices.

Xelor Software

Series A in 2004
Xelor Software, Inc. provides service quality management solutions for enterprises deploying Internet protocol telephony systems. The company's XelorRate software supports IP PBXs and networking infrastructure. Its XelorRate family of products enforces service quality policy end-to-end, as well as control network resources for Internet protocol communications.
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