Startmate

Startmate is an accelerator based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2010. It focuses on supporting exceptional founders and operators by providing a three-month program designed for technically-oriented entrepreneurs aiming to build impactful companies. Startmate invests AUD $120,000 for a 7.5% equity stake, which includes a $75,000 investment during the program. Participants benefit from mentorship by over 40 successful founders, legal counsel, and a one-week trip to Silicon Valley. The program culminates in two demo days, held in Sydney and Melbourne, where startups present to early-stage investors. Startmate's mission is to foster innovation and growth in the Australian and New Zealand startup ecosystems.

Lauren Capelin

Principal

Past deals in Australasia

VXT

Seed Round in 2024
Vxt Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, specializes in voice message management and automation tools designed to enhance business communication. The company offers a range of services, including voicemail-to-text conversion, smart voicemail greetings, and email forwarding. VXT's software enables users to make phone calls, host video conferences, and facilitate internal team chats, all while integrating industry-specific automation through artificial intelligence. These features are particularly beneficial for professionals such as recruiters and lawyers, as they help streamline communication and improve collaboration with clients and colleagues. By automating various tasks, VXT aims to transform the workday and optimize productivity in communication processes.

Keeyu

Pre Seed Round in 2024
keeyu. is a B2B SaaS platform that continuously monitors e-commerce transactions from payment to delivery. Should any issue emerge, our system immediately notifies the customer service team, enabling proactive issue resolution before it impacts the customer, saving them from opening a support ticket. The result is an enhanced post-purchase experience, ensuring sales retention and reducing customer complaints. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is dedicated to empowering businesses to deliver exceptional post-purchase experiences.

Amber Electric

Series C in 2024
Amber Electric Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne, founded in 2017. It specializes in delivering electricity at wholesale prices, allowing customers to benefit from real-time pricing that reflects the availability of renewable energy. By encouraging users to consume electricity when it is cheapest, Amber enables significant savings while promoting the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company also offers an online platform for bill payments and additional services, positioning itself as a facilitator for customers to actively engage with the changing dynamics of the electricity market.

Digital Agriculture Services

Venture Round in 2023
Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) specializes in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions for assessing and monitoring rural assets. Established in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, DAS offers a cloud-based rural intelligence platform that delivers comprehensive and reliable data analytics. This platform provides extensive coverage of Australian rural properties, utilizing scientifically validated data and insights to offer geographic coverage, automatic guidance based on evidence, production forecasting, and benchmarking. Additionally, DAS shares exclusive agricultural insights developed by leading scientists, empowering clients to effectively predict and manage their agricultural investments and commerce.

Cake

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Equity should be a piece of cake. We’re on a mission to simplify companies issuing and transferring shares, options and notes, and keeping your owners sweet. Started in Australia, we now help startups in Singapore, US, UK, India, UAE, New Zealand and growing fast!

CodeLingo

Seed Round in 2021
CodeLingo Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in New Zealand, specializes in automating code reviews and enhancing codebase integrity. The company offers a platform designed to help software development teams address technical debt by implementing processes that improve code quality. Its services include detecting bugs, codifying best practices, ensuring security, unifying code styles, removing unused code, and reducing complexity. Additionally, CodeLingo provides tools for real-time crash debugging and performance improvement, ultimately streamlining the manual quality assurance process and offering valuable metrics for developers.

Digital Agriculture Services

Seed Round in 2020
Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) specializes in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions for assessing and monitoring rural assets. Established in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, DAS offers a cloud-based rural intelligence platform that delivers comprehensive and reliable data analytics. This platform provides extensive coverage of Australian rural properties, utilizing scientifically validated data and insights to offer geographic coverage, automatic guidance based on evidence, production forecasting, and benchmarking. Additionally, DAS shares exclusive agricultural insights developed by leading scientists, empowering clients to effectively predict and manage their agricultural investments and commerce.

GGWP Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GGWP Academy is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on educating gamers and aspiring esports professionals. Founded in 2018, the academy provides a comprehensive suite of courses designed to enhance skills in areas such as streaming, personal branding, goal setting, social media marketing, and game psychology. By offering beginner-level training in esports, live streaming, and content creation, GGWP Academy empowers individuals to pursue full-time careers in the gaming industry. The platform aims to equip users with the essential knowledge and techniques needed to thrive in a competitive landscape, ultimately fostering a more informed and capable community of gamers and influencers.

Mindset Health

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Mindset Health, established in 2018, is a digital therapeutics company based in Melbourne, Australia. It operates a mobile application that uses psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to improve mental health and manage chronic health issues. The app treats irritable bowel syndrome without dietary changes, enhances sleep duration and quality, reduces anxiety and stress, and helps manage chronic pain, providing a non-addictive, safe, and cost-effective alternative to traditional treatments.

WORK180

Seed Round in 2018
WORK180 is an online job portal based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 2015, that focuses on supporting women's career advancement. The platform pre-screens employers based on criteria such as pay equality, flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, and the representation of women in leadership roles. By providing detailed insights into workplace policies that are not typically disclosed, WORK180 empowers women to make informed decisions about potential employers. The company aims to attract, nurture, and retain a diverse workforce, offering tools and support that help organizations improve gender equity efforts. Since its name change from DCC Jobs Pty Ltd in 2018, WORK180 has gained trust among millions of women seeking supportive workplaces where they can thrive.

GAMEFACE.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2018
GAMEFACE.AI, developed by Flixsense Pty. Ltd., specializes in video intelligence software that facilitates match footage analysis for coaches and sports teams. Founded in 2014 and based in Sydney, Australia, the company utilizes machine learning technology to identify people, actions, and objects within videos. By capturing and analyzing video data, GAMEFACE.AI provides valuable insights and highlights key events from matches, assisting teams in enhancing their performance and strategy.

LearnEd

Seed Round in 2018
LearnEd is a leading online education and tutoring platform based in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon, USA. Specializing in personalized, one-on-one tutoring, LearnEd connects students with expert tutors worldwide through an innovative virtual classroom. Our services cater to students from primary school to university, offering tailored support across all subjects, including mathematics, sciences and humanities. With a commitment to academic excellence and accessibility, LearnEd leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality education that fits seamlessly into students' schedules. Our platform ensures effective learning outcomes through interactive tools, real-time communication, and curated resources designed to meet individual learning needs. At LearnEd, we believe in empowering students to achieve their academic goals and beyond, fostering confidence and a lifelong love for learning.

Frontier Microscopy

Seed Round in 2017
Frontier Microscopy specializes in developing automated microscopy analysis systems for the asbestos air monitoring industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Adelaide, Australia, the company has introduced an innovative microscope system named Marvin, which utilizes artificial intelligence and robotic technology to analyze air samples for asbestos fibers. This system allows for on-site testing, significantly reducing the turnaround time for results compared to traditional methods that require samples to be sent to offsite technicians. By providing rapid testing capabilities, Marvin aims to minimize construction site shutdowns, potentially saving billions of dollars annually and addressing the serious health risks associated with airborne asbestos exposure, which is linked to approximately 135,000 deaths each year.

OurSay Australia

Seed Round in 2017
OurSay Pty Ltd is a Melbourne-based company established in 2010 that specializes in facilitating online community engagement for governments and organizations. The company provides a platform that enables governments to gather community feedback through online polling, share information via various media, and manage multiple projects from a centralized dashboard. Its services allow for real-time monitoring of participation data, capturing demographic information, and deriving actionable insights to inform decision-making. Additionally, OurSay fosters connections between citizens and decision-makers through a democratic question-and-answer model, engaging with various groups, including technological, governmental, community, and media organizations.

Black.ai

Seed Round in 2017
Black.ai is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the development of an automation platform and distributed perception stack aimed at enhancing autonomous decision-making and robotic service delivery in retail and industrial settings. The company focuses on large format retailers, offering solutions that help prevent theft and boost revenue through real-time decision-making and improved staff responses. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to map stores in real-time using multi-dimensional sensors, enabling the observation and analysis of human behavior and movement within retail environments. This technology facilitates the detection of interactions and significant events, allowing store owners to manage inventory more effectively and minimize losses.

Morse Micro

Seed Round in 2016
Morse Micro is a wireless integrated circuit solutions company focused on reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded by industry experts including Wi-Fi pioneers, the company is headquartered in Australia with additional offices in China and the United States. Morse Micro specializes in low-power wireless chips that enhance Wi-Fi connectivity across a wide range of IoT applications, such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial automation, and mobile devices. Their innovative technology allows for smaller and more cost-effective chips, facilitating a robust IoT ecosystem that supports connected devices operating over greater distances. The company's diverse team and strong portfolio of intellectual property position it as a key player in the evolving IoT market.

Black.ai

Seed Round in 2016
Black.ai is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the development of an automation platform and distributed perception stack aimed at enhancing autonomous decision-making and robotic service delivery in retail and industrial settings. The company focuses on large format retailers, offering solutions that help prevent theft and boost revenue through real-time decision-making and improved staff responses. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to map stores in real-time using multi-dimensional sensors, enabling the observation and analysis of human behavior and movement within retail environments. This technology facilitates the detection of interactions and significant events, allowing store owners to manage inventory more effectively and minimize losses.

QPay

Seed Round in 2016
QPay is an Australian application launched in March 2013 that allows users to easily split bills with others. Additionally, the company has developed a campus management platform aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency for student unions and clubs. This platform provides tools for managing club memberships and facilitating communication among members, as well as offering dashboard and reporting features that analyze student participation and engagement. By streamlining these processes, QPay enables university administrators to create a more engaged and supportive campus environment while simplifying management tasks.

Propeller Aero

Seed Round in 2015
Propeller Aero is a global leader in drone mapping and analytics solutions, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Denver, USA. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, the company provides innovative hardware and software products tailored for the construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries. Propeller's platform empowers worksites to measure and manage their operations effectively using user-friendly visual tools accessible from any device. This flexibility enhances worksite management efficiency and collaboration while helping to reduce costs and risks. Through its solutions, Propeller serves thousands of worksites worldwide, enabling teams to track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity with accuracy and safety.

Nexus Notes

Seed Round in 2015
Nexus Notes is an online marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of course notes, study materials, and templates for university students in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Sydney, the platform enables users to upload their assignments and questions to receive feedback from tutors. By offering peer-to-peer educational resources, Nexus Notes supports students in accessing high-quality study materials and learning techniques employed by successful peers, ultimately aiding them in achieving better academic results. The platform also incorporates features such as promo codes, sharing, and verification to enhance the user experience.

Vennd

Seed Round in 2015
Vennd.io Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, specializes in payment processing software and blockchain solutions. Incorporated in 2014, the company offers a platform that allows users to digitize and register assets on the blockchain, facilitating high levels of trade and interoperability among services. Vennd's technology includes a web-based payment processing application that automates cryptocurrency management for credit card payments, enabling users to make secure worldwide transactions. The company's innovations aim to simplify online payments and enhance the efficiency of digital asset management.

Atum

Seed Round in 2015
Atum is a roster app for workers in Australia.

Drawboard

Seed Round in 2014
Drawboard Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and based in Melbourne, Australia, with an additional office in New York, specializes in PDF markup and collaboration solutions. The company's primary offerings include the Drawboard PDF application, which allows users to mark up, discuss, and manage design issues on drawing revisions, and Bullclip, a design communication platform that facilitates collaboration in workspace settings. Drawboard's technology emphasizes real-time document syncing, version control, and layer management, thereby enhancing PDF management workflows for users. By streamlining collaboration for architecture and engineering teams, Drawboard aims to reduce inefficiencies and help professionals focus on their core work without reliance on paper.

Edrolo

Seed Round in 2013
Edrolo is an Australian edtech startup focused on enhancing education through its online platform. It aims to provide students and schools with access to high-quality educational resources, regardless of their location or school affiliation. The platform offers a variety of online learning materials tailored to secondary and high school curricula, as well as resources for competitive exams and assessments. By connecting learners with inspiring teachers and delivering actionable data for school improvement, Edrolo seeks to foster a more equitable educational landscape and empower students to achieve their best.

IRL Gaming

Seed Round in 2011
IRL Gaming is a technical start-up that specializes in creating engaging location-based social games for mobile and web platforms. Founded in 2010 by Matthew Brennan, Henry Cho, Daniel Eyles, and Chris Spicuzza, the company emerged from the first wave of tech start-ups supported by the Startmate seed fund in Sydney, Australia. The focus of IRL Gaming is to facilitate collaboration among friends, allowing them to transform their ideas into interactive gaming experiences. The platform combines expertise in back-end and front-end development, user experience, and design to deliver engaging gameplay that merges the best elements of social gaming with location-based services.
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