Yuuwa

Yuuwa Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Perth, Australia, founded in 2009. With a capital base of $40 million, Yuuwa focuses on investing in biotechnology, software, and life sciences companies across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm aims to identify promising investment opportunities where it can provide both financial support and strategic expertise to help entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful businesses. Yuuwa targets companies in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and technology, with a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in early-stage ventures.

Liddy McCall

Partner

James Williams

Partner

16 past transactions

Nexgen Plants

Venture Round in 2018
Nexgen is an emerging plant trait company delivering non-GM solutions for a range of pathogens, production traits and consumer traits. Our solutions help agriculture-dependent communities around the world improve returns and respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and challenges. The proprietary transformation technique is developing crops that are virus-resistant; fungal-resistant; salt-tolerant; high in anthocyanin content; and aromatic. These solutions are developing the next generation of globally valued crops for food, fibre, energy and ornamentation.

icetana

Series C in 2017
iCetana Limited is a software company headquartered in Perth, Australia, specializing in video analytics solutions. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing and commercializing its AI-assisted video surveillance software, known as the iCetana Solution. This technology enables automated, real-time detection of anomalous events across extensive camera surveillance networks. iCetana serves a diverse range of industries, including education, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, retail, finance, and corrections. Its innovative approach allows organizations to monitor unusual behavior effectively, enhancing security and operational efficiency in various settings across the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Agworld

Series C in 2014
Agworld is a farm management software company with offices in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. It offers a data capture and management platform that connects various stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The platform allows users to collect, analyze, and share data seamlessly, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Agworld supports farm planning, budgeting, and tracking of product inputs, with all data securely stored in the cloud for easy access via any computer or smartphone. Additionally, it integrates with other industry systems, allowing users to import and analyze data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights derived from historical records and shared information from advisors.

Nexgen Plants

Series A in 2013
Nexgen is an emerging plant trait company delivering non-GM solutions for a range of pathogens, production traits and consumer traits. Our solutions help agriculture-dependent communities around the world improve returns and respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and challenges. The proprietary transformation technique is developing crops that are virus-resistant; fungal-resistant; salt-tolerant; high in anthocyanin content; and aromatic. These solutions are developing the next generation of globally valued crops for food, fibre, energy and ornamentation.

icetana

Series B in 2013
iCetana Limited is a software company headquartered in Perth, Australia, specializing in video analytics solutions. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing and commercializing its AI-assisted video surveillance software, known as the iCetana Solution. This technology enables automated, real-time detection of anomalous events across extensive camera surveillance networks. iCetana serves a diverse range of industries, including education, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, retail, finance, and corrections. Its innovative approach allows organizations to monitor unusual behavior effectively, enhancing security and operational efficiency in various settings across the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Eridan Technology

Seed Round in 2013
Eridan Technology is a Norway-based company that commercializes nanoparticle technology for drug delivery therapies. It is headquartered in Aust-Agder, Norway.

PolyActiva

Series B in 2013
PolyActiva Pty Ltd is an Australian company focused on developing therapeutic products for ocular diseases and other medical applications. Established in 2009 and based in Melbourne, with a laboratory in Parkville, the company utilizes proprietary drug-polymer conjugate technology to facilitate site-specific drug delivery through various medical device components, including ocular implants and drug-eluting fibers. PolyActiva's product offerings include latanoprost ocular implants designed for glaucoma treatment and levofloxacin ocular implants aimed at preventing endophthalmitis after ocular surgery, as well as programs targeting anti-inflammatory treatments.

Agworld

Series B in 2012
Agworld is a farm management software company with offices in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. It offers a data capture and management platform that connects various stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The platform allows users to collect, analyze, and share data seamlessly, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Agworld supports farm planning, budgeting, and tracking of product inputs, with all data securely stored in the cloud for easy access via any computer or smartphone. Additionally, it integrates with other industry systems, allowing users to import and analyze data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights derived from historical records and shared information from advisors.

Filter Squad

Seed Round in 2011
Filter Squad makes the Discovr series of apps: Discovr Music, Discovr Apps, Discovr Movies. Number 1 app in 52 countries including US, Japan, Australia, and across Europe. More than 1.5 million downloads. Featured worldwide by Apple. Listed as one of Billboard 10 Top Music Startups 2011. Winner of Tech23 Greatest Potential Award 2011. Winner of MIDEM Best Consumer Startup 2011. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Techcrunch, Mashable, Read Write Web, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Scobleizer, Macworld, Wired Magazine.

GordianTec

Seed Round in 2011
Gordiantec is a start-up company and was founded on 25 August 2011. It is a private, unlisted Australian company. The company is funded by capital group Yuuwa Capital LP. Gordiantec is developing applications of a technology implemented by personnel at the University of Western Australia / Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR). Gordiantec is validating algorithms for SNP data identification that are associated with disease outcomes and/or population sub-types. Gordiantec has filed or is filing patent applications for diagnostics in areas including diabetes and cancer. It is expanding application of its approach to new diseases.

Dealised

Series A in 2011
What is Dealised? Dealised is a plug-and-play Group Buying Platform, inspired by Groupon. It currently powers millions of dollars of deals around the world and includes a wide range of features, including a robust deal platform, payment gateway and email management. Why Dealised? Dealised is a premium, enterprise-grade group-buying platform and services provider. Our expertise lies in helping media companies enter and conquer their market quickly. We are not a turnkey solution. When you work with Dealised, you form a long-term partnership. Currently, there are six group-buying businesses in the Dealised Partner Network. We power these sites technically to provide tens of thousands of vouchers weekly, while also providing strategic sales and marketing support. If you’d like to talk to us about becoming a Dealised partner, email us and we’ll get back to you soon.

Oz Sonotek

Seed Round in 2011
Oz Sonotek is an Australian-incorporated developer of innovative medical technologies designed to better manage ultrasound energy during cataract surgery (phaco-emulsification). The company was founded by Dr Nigel Morlet, eye surgeon and researcher, who has successfully designed and commercialized previous ophthalmic devices, and who has published widely in journals such as New England Journal of Medicine. He has engaged an experienced leadership team that have a successful track record. They are experienced in research, development, commercialization, regulatory, IP protection, sales, distribution, and crafting revenue licensing partnerships with major players. Our principal research themes involve design and test of more efficient needle tips for phacoemulsification, which will be followed by next generation ultrasonic hand-pieces and energy management software improvements. The first product will shortly be introduced into global cataract surgery markets, with highly pedigreed partners. The company now has venture capital shareholders, and in 2012, the won a significant, competitive cash innovation grant from the State of Western Australia. We presented our clinical outcomes at major eye care meetings including Meeting of the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery in 2011 and 2012

Filter Squad

Seed Round in 2011
Filter Squad makes the Discovr series of apps: Discovr Music, Discovr Apps, Discovr Movies. Number 1 app in 52 countries including US, Japan, Australia, and across Europe. More than 1.5 million downloads. Featured worldwide by Apple. Listed as one of Billboard 10 Top Music Startups 2011. Winner of Tech23 Greatest Potential Award 2011. Winner of MIDEM Best Consumer Startup 2011. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Techcrunch, Mashable, Read Write Web, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, Scobleizer, Macworld, Wired Magazine.

AdAlta

Series A in 2011
AdAlta Limited is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Bundoora, Australia, specializing in the discovery and development of protein therapeutics. The company focuses on innovative drug candidates derived from shark antibodies, known as i-bodies, which are designed to target complex disease conditions. Its lead candidate, AD-214, is currently undergoing Phase I clinical trials for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases. AdAlta also collaborates with GE Healthcare to develop i-bodies targeting granzyme B for use in molecular imaging. With proprietary libraries and significant expertise, AdAlta aims to identify high-quality protein therapeutics against non-traditional antibody targets, facilitating advancements in drug discovery. Additionally, the company engages in collaborative and contract research, leveraging its diverse libraries to support various partners in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Agworld

Series A in 2010
Agworld is a farm management software company with offices in Australia, the United States, New Zealand, and South Africa. It offers a data capture and management platform that connects various stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The platform allows users to collect, analyze, and share data seamlessly, enabling farmers and agronomists to make informed decisions that enhance profitability. Agworld supports farm planning, budgeting, and tracking of product inputs, with all data securely stored in the cloud for easy access via any computer or smartphone. Additionally, it integrates with other industry systems, allowing users to import and analyze data from multiple sources, providing valuable insights derived from historical records and shared information from advisors.

icetana

Series A in 2010
iCetana Limited is a software company headquartered in Perth, Australia, specializing in video analytics solutions. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on developing and commercializing its AI-assisted video surveillance software, known as the iCetana Solution. This technology enables automated, real-time detection of anomalous events across extensive camera surveillance networks. iCetana serves a diverse range of industries, including education, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, healthcare, retail, finance, and corrections. Its innovative approach allows organizations to monitor unusual behavior effectively, enhancing security and operational efficiency in various settings across the Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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