Artesian Capital Management is a Sydney-headquartered alternative investment manager founded in 2004. It manages equity and debt investments globally and has expanded from credit relative value strategies into venture capital activities, providing seed and early-stage funding as well as growth investments. The firm operates from offices in New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, and Shanghai, and partners with accelerators, incubators, angel groups, and university programs to source early venture opportunities. Artesian supports technology, climate, health, AI and robotics, education, and other sectors across Australia, China, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a focus on high-impact, value-creating investments and ESG considerations. It serves a diverse client base including governments, pension funds, corporations, and financial planners, and emphasizes building in-house VC capabilities and VC as a Service alongside its asset management activities.

Airtree Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm that backs technology startups in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on early-stage investments. It operates a network-driven ecosystem that provides founders with access to a broad community of investors and operators, company-building resources, and programs to encourage diversity and collaboration. The firm has backed a wide portfolio of technology companies, including Canva, Go1, Employment Hero, Pet Circle, Immutable and Linktree.

Main Sequence Ventures is a deep tech venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Eveleigh, Australia. It backs ambitious founders developing frontier technologies to address major global challenges, with portfolio interests spanning space, artificial intelligence, decarbonisation, healthcare, biotech, medtech, food, and industrial sectors. The firm emphasizes leveraging world-leading Australian public research, such as CSIRO and universities, and is supported by government agencies and private investors. It actively engages with the Australian innovation ecosystem to accelerate development and deployment of transformative technologies.

Investible is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 2014 and with offices in Sydney and Singapore, it backs seed and early-stage startups by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a global investor network. The company utilizes a model combining Investible Funds with Club Investible, an investor syndicate of founders, executives, and investors, to accelerate growth and facilitate co-investments. Its portfolio spans multiple sectors, including climate tech, smart cities, transport, food and agriculture, industrials, and clean tech, with a strong emphasis on companies across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Since 2018 it has supported over 150 companies across numerous geographies, pursuing a swift and decisive investment approach to help founders realise their potential. Investible aims to connect visionary teams with capital, expertise, and networks to drive innovation on a global scale.

OneVentures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm focused on technology and healthcare, providing growth-stage funding and strategic support to companies across Australia. The firm emphasizes a hands-on partnership approach, leveraging a global network and operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale through critical milestones. It operates with three investment pillars - Growth Equity, Growth Credit, and Healthcare Venture Equity - financing companies at various stages and across sectors such as software, healthcare, life sciences, SaaS, AI, edtech, cleantech, and TMT. Notable portfolio companies include Vaxxas, Employment Hero, Phocas, Buildkite, BiVACOR, and Shippit, illustrating a track record of supporting innovation from cloud-based software to advanced medtech. ESG considerations guide its investment decisions, and the firm combines decades of experience with strategic guidance and access to markets to accelerate growth for transformative technology and healthcare ventures.

Uniseed is an Australian venture capital and commercialization organization that funds and supports research-derived technology ventures. Founded in 2000, it partners with major Australian universities and research bodies to provide early-stage equity, strategic support, and access to a broad commercialisation network, with a strong emphasis on translating university research into market-ready products. The firm operates through dedicated funds (funds raised from university partners and institutional investors) to back start-ups in biotechnology and technology sectors, offering long-term backing and an independent management team to pursue follow-on funding and successful exits. By aligning with partner research organisations, Uniseed seeks to improve research commercialisation outcomes, generate research income for partner institutions, and build viable spin-out companies across Australia. Its model relies on collaborative governance with academic and industry stakeholders and prioritizes sustainable value creation over short-term market conditions.

Brandon Capital Partners is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm specializing in seed and venture investments in life sciences, healthcare and technology. It backs startups across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, partnering with entrepreneurs from early funding through commercialization to develop and bring innovative therapies, devices and digital health solutions to market. The firm focuses on areas such as neurodegenerative diseases, cancer treatments and chronic condition management, and emphasizes long-term collaboration with portfolio companies to support development and commercialization, aiming to deliver medical advances and value for founders, teams and investors.

Square Peg Capital is a Sydney-based venture capital firm, founded in 2012, with additional offices in Melbourne, Singapore and Tel Aviv. It focuses on early to growth-stage technology companies, particularly in artificial intelligence, fintech and software-as-a-service, targeting opportunities in Australia, Southeast Asia and Israel. The firm partners with founders through a founder-centric approach, offering strategic guidance and hands-on support to help portfolio companies scale globally. It backs online and technology businesses across the startup lifecycle and leverages its experience as former founders and operators to provide practical mentorship and operational insights.

Carthona Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Sydney, Australia. It is a hands-on investor that backs early-stage startups, typically at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, and often participates in follow-on rounds as companies mature. The firm invests its own capital alongside high-net-worth individuals, family offices and institutions on a deal-by-deal basis. While headquartered in Australia, it pursues opportunities globally and adopts a thematic approach across sectors, including technology-enabled businesses such as fintech and other innovations. It emphasizes active, long-term support for portfolio companies and has progressed to a third fund with hundreds of millions of dollars in committed capital.

Equity Venture Partners is a Sydney-based venture capital firm founded in 2014 that focuses on early-stage software and B2B technology investments in Australia and New Zealand. The firm backs ambitious founders building global software companies and seeks products with clear business models and strong growth potential, often at Series A readiness. EVP emphasizes conviction, pragmatism, and a deep understanding of the software journey, with an emphasis on durable value creation in B2B software and AI-enabled applications. Its portfolio includes SiteMinder, Deputy, Ignition, and Shippit, and the firm operates from Bondi Junction, New South Wales.

Rampersand is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Melbourne, Australia. The firm focuses on late-seed to Series A investments in technology companies, with emphasis on enterprise software, B2B and B2C platforms, fintech, data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobility and other frontier sectors in Australia and New Zealand. It pursues a geographically diverse portfolio and maintains connections to Silicon Valley, Israel, Europe and Asia to support founders beyond capital. Rampersand emphasizes hands-on support, leveraging a network of experienced operators and unicorn founders to help portfolio companies scale to national, regional and global leaders. The firm backs ambitious early-stage tech teams across Australia and New Zealand, providing strategic guidance and access to a broad ecosystem as they navigate growth.

Flying Fox Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Melbourne, Australia, investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups across industries in Australia and New Zealand. The firm supports portfolio companies with resources, guidance, and strategic expertise to drive global growth. It also cultivates a community of investors and offers educational programs through its Angel School for aspiring investors and startup founders, with a focus on women in venture capital. The team applies a disciplined yet innovative approach to funding, aiming to propel regional startups onto international stages.

Skip Capital is a Sydney-based venture capital firm that backs technology-enabled startups across all growth stages, including early, mid, late venture and late-stage rounds. It invests in sectors such as artificial intelligence, software as a service, health tech, IoT, energy, education, robotics, wellness, infrastructure, data, and decarbonization-focused opportunities, aiming to support scalable, high-growth businesses. Led by Kim Jackson as CEO and CIO and co-founded with Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, the team combines expertise in finance, technology, engineering, and operations to pursue long-term, collaborative investments. The firm focuses on technology-driven companies with global potential and maintains a strong presence in Sydney, Australia.

Archangel Ventures is a Melbourne-based early-stage venture capital firm that backs Australian startups in information technology and software as a service. The firm focuses on long-term partnerships with founders, offering hands-on support and leveraging deep industry networks to help portfolio companies scale. Its investments span sectors such as healthcare, including AI-powered care partners, and supply chain solutions, as well as fintech and other technology-driven areas. Notable portfolio companies include Heidi, an AI-powered care partner, Atelier, a supply chain solution for health and beauty brands, and Pearler, an all-in-one finance app. Archangel emphasizes founder trust, value creation from round-one investing, and active engagement with the startup community through insights and partnerships. The firm is active in raising capital for future funds and seeks bold founders across Australia.

Reinventure is the corporate venture capital arm of Westpac Banking Corporation, based in Sydney, Australia. It manages about AUD 150 million and targets early-stage FinTech and adjacent sectors across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm backs founders with vision and hustle, providing strategic value through smart capital, guidance, and access to Westpac's network. It seeks scalable ventures that can transform financial services, payments, and related technologies, often partnering with startups to deepen financial services capabilities and industry impact. Reinventure emphasizes long-term relationships, collaboration, and strategic investments to help startups scale, while aligning with Westpac's priorities and market opportunities.

King River Capital is a venture capital firm based in Surry Hills, Australia, with a Sydney and San Francisco presence. Founded in 2019, it focuses on early to growth-stage software and AI-driven technology companies, investing primarily in Australia and the United States. The firm targets Series A through Series C rounds, pursuing 15 to 20 portfolio companies with average investments around A$10 million over three to four years. It emphasizes a personal, attentive, long-term partnership approach, offering strategic guidance, industry expertise, and access to a global network in addition to capital. The portfolio includes AI-enabled startups solving critical problems and aims to support founders through challenging moments and scale globally.

OIF Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm based in Double Bay, Sydney, that backs early-stage technology companies across sectors such as B2B SaaS, fintech, marketplaces, software, hardware, cybersecurity, and construction tech. The firm supports founders with more than capital, offering industry knowledge, deep networks, and access to US capital and networks through a community of over 150 investors and more than US$1 billion of capital. It manages assets of more than US$500 million and focuses on founder-led partnerships to unlock growth for portfolio companies.

Scale Investors is a Melbourne-based women-led angel investor network in Australia that supports early-stage startups led by women or with women in leadership. The group provides angel syndication, educational programs, mentoring cohorts and access to capital, helping female founders connect with investors, gain investment skills, and participate in funding rounds. It focuses on technology companies across sectors such as artificial intelligence, healthcare, fintech, and consumer goods, with a portfolio spanning diverse industries. Typical investments range from AU$0.25 million to AU$0.7 million in early rounds, with the possibility of joining larger rounds through syndicates; exits are pursued through sale, management buyout, or private equity within a five-year horizon. Founded in Melbourne in March 2013, Scale Investors emphasizes gender-diverse leadership and aims to empower female founders while encouraging involvement from men who share the vision of strengthening returns by supporting women-led ventures.

Grok Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm based in Surry Hills that funds technology-enabled businesses, with a global focus on climate technology and infrastructure companies.

TEN13 is a venture capital firm based in Fortitude Valley, Australia, focused on early-stage technology investments. It operates as a network-driven, syndicated investor, backing founders from pre-seed to Series A and beyond across sectors including financial technology, product-led growth, creator tools, health and wellbeing, and API infrastructure. Since 2019 it has deployed over AUD 110 million across 54 portfolio companies in 75 rounds, supported by a broad network of investors, operators and founders worldwide. TEN13 emphasizes hands-on partnership, helping founders navigate fundraising and operational challenges, and maintains a community of thousands of members plus a blog and newsletters that share industry insights and founder stories.

AfterWork Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on seed and pre-seed investments in technology and software companies. It supports early-stage founders through a community-driven approach, drawing on a network of over 100 tech operators. The firm typically invests between 100,000 and 500,000 in founders seeking to scale their projects. Portfolio highlights include Prophero, Lyka, Klikit, Samphire Neuroscience, and OwnHome, reflecting interests in AI, pet wellness, restaurant software, women's health, and rent-to-buy platforms. The firm emphasizes founder-centric due diligence and a transparent investment process designed to add value at every step.

Breakthrough Victoria is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm established in 2021 and backed by the Government of Victoria. It mobilises patient, long-term capital across growth stages to support early-stage founders, high-growth companies and mature businesses expanding domestically and internationally, with a focus on translating research into commercial impact. It coordinates capital through platform investments, fund investments and co-investments with partners, including universities, research institutions and government, to strengthen Victoria’s innovation ecosystem. Its focus sectors span health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, agri-food and the clean economy. It operates under a responsible investing framework as a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment. The program also supports researchers and ventures through fellowships and ongoing investment updates, with a growing portfolio that includes companies such as Diag-nose.io, Umps Health, ElectraLith, and others.

Horizons Ventures is a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm that backs technology-driven startups across multiple stages, including seed, early and late stage. It pursues investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, fintech, healthcare technology, and software-as-a-service, as well as deep science sectors such as biotechnology, synthetic biology and sustainable materials. The firm engages with founders through funding and strategic guidance to shape business strategy and scale operations, with a focus on ambitious teams capable of delivering transformative innovations. It emphasizes ethical conduct and responsible investing, and seeks opportunities that address global challenges while leveraging market trends to guide its activity.

Virescent Ventures is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm specializing in climate tech and cleantech startups. It invests in deep tech software and hardware that enable zero-emission solutions across sectors such as clean energy, mobility, food and agriculture, and the circular economy. The firm supports startups across early to growth stages and prioritizes technology-led innovation and scalable business models. Portfolio breadth includes hydrogen production, EV charging, sustainable agriculture, and carbon capture technologies.

BioScience Managers is a Melbourne-based life sciences investment firm founded in 2003, with an office in London. The firm concentrates on venture and growth capital across healthcare and life sciences, including biotechnology, therapeutics, genomics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health and pediatrics, providing development and commercialization funding for private and public companies worldwide. It operates with a global network of advisors and a track record of more than 170 investments and over 40 IPOs or reversals across Europe, the United States and Australia. The firm emphasizes value-added support to portfolio companies beyond capital and, through Phillip Bioscience Advisory, offers specialized corporate advisory services. BioScience Managers engages in cross-border activity across Australasia, Europe and North America, backed by a diverse set of partners and investors.

Black Sheep Capital is a Brisbane-based investment firm focused on partnering with founders of tech-driven companies in Australia, from pre-seed through Series B. It backs early-stage startups across sectors including e-commerce, regtech, AI-powered customer engagement, fintech, and workplace solutions, offering hands-on support, leveraging its network, and providing strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale. The firm has about 22 investments with portfolio companies that have raised over $290 million and achieved exits such as IPOs and acquisitions.

Paloma is Australasia's leading venture studio and a digital product development partner with offices in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates a venture studio and venture capital arm to support technology startups and scale corporates across Australasia and the United States. It provides development, migrations and design services, emphasizes using AI to streamline developer workflows and cross-platform delivery through React Native, and pursues long-term partnerships, acting as an extension of client teams. Through Paloma Ventures, the firm also invests in seed and early-stage companies.

Alium Capital Management is a Sydney-based private investment firm founded in 2016 that concentrates on technology companies in Australia. It pursues investments across private, secondary, and public markets and uses a multi-strategy approach to balance risk and liquidity while pursuing growth. The firm focuses on technology and innovation across sectors such as artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity, health and biotechnology, and software-enabled businesses, supporting companies through multiple stages from early growth to publicly listed assets. With deep technical expertise and proactive portfolio engagement, Alium Capital Management aims to help technology companies achieve market leadership.

Bailador Technology Investments is an Australian growth capital investment firm based in Sydney that backs technology-focused companies in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 2010, the firm targets sectors including information technology, software, SaaS, online education, telecommunications, applications and services, and supports portfolio companies with follow-on funding, board representation, and introductions to larger international growth funds. It assists management with fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and pre-IPO preparation, and takes an active governance role to help portfolio companies scale.

Marbruck Investments is a venture capital firm focusing on technology-driven companies worldwide. It sources and invests in seed to growth-stage technology firms and provides ongoing guidance to portfolio companies. As an open-ended investor, it builds and manages a diverse global portfolio and leverages its intellectual capital, partner investor network, and deep operational experience to navigate high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

NAB Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm backed by National Australia Bank.

Saniel Ventures is a private investment group that backs high-growth technology companies and seeks category-defining businesses. The firm provides deep understanding and support throughout the journey from formation to exit, with a focus on founders and individuals and an emphasis on humility and continuous learning. Based in South Melbourne, Australia, it concentrates on the technology sector and aims to help companies scale. The organization maintains a newsletter and operates a blog titled Scrapes & Scars that covers topics such as sales strategy, scaling, and cap table construction.

Folklore Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm focused on supporting Australian and New Zealand technology startups at the early stage. It backs companies in software, healthcare, robotics and automation, and decentralization, with a view to partnering with founders from inception through scale. The firm emphasizes founder vision and strong teams, aiming to be a long‑term partner rather than a one-off investor. Folklore provides capital along with practical resources and guidance to its portfolio, fostering an active ecosystem that includes a broad network of portfolio companies and support tools, such as industry insights like the State of Australian Startup Funding Report. Through this approach, Folklore seeks to accelerate long-term growth and contribute to the regional tech ecosystem.

Skalata Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Melbourne. It specializes in early-stage and pre-seed startups, primarily in Australia, offering more than capital through extensive mentorship, network access, and hands-on support designed to help founders build sustainable, long-term growth. The firm distinguishes itself by dedicating significant time and practical guidance to portfolio companies, aiming to develop core capabilities and scalable business models rather than pursuing rapid exits. Its portfolio spans sectors including SaaS, fintech, eCommerce, and health and fitness, reflecting a collaborative approach with founders and ongoing involvement across stages to navigate seed-stage challenges.

Jelix Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Darlinghurst, Australia, that invests in Australian and New Zealand technology startups. The firm focuses on deep technology, automation and artificial intelligence, climate, developer tools, SaaS, and complex coordination sectors, seeking globally scalable companies that disrupt traditional markets through innovative technology. Jelix emphasizes partnering with founders, offering strategic guidance, introductions to partners, and ongoing support throughout growth. Its leadership consists of startup sector insiders with experience as investors and entrepreneurs, guiding portfolio companies through practical, founder-centered collaboration.

Powerhouse Ventures is a New Zealand-based intellectual property commercialization and seed-stage investment company that develops spin-out ventures from university and Crown Research Institute research partners. It screens opportunities to select those with strong IP value and global competitive advantage, and invests through an annual seed-stage fund and co-investments. The organization focuses on technology-driven opportunities and supports portfolio growth, and it operates an innovation education programme for students and organisations. It also has an Australian affiliate that pursues investments in electrification and decarbonization, next-generation computing, space technologies, and healthcare.

Tribe Global Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Brisbane, Australia, that invests in Australian and New Zealand B2B technology companies and helps them scale into the United Kingdom and United States. It provides capital from Pre-Series A to Series A and supports growth with market-entry and expansion services, including trade missions, strategic advisory, and founder coaching, leveraging a global network to assist international expansion.

Tidal Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage technology investments. It backs builders across sectors such as business-to-business software, fintech, cybersecurity, cleantech, big data, e-commerce, and logistics, and funds seed to growth rounds. Typical investments range from USD 0.25 million to USD 1.5 million per company, with activity spanning Australia and the United States. The team emphasizes hands-on partnership and operational experience to help founders achieve product-market fit, scale teams, recruit top talent, and advance toward subsequent funding. The firm seeks ventures that drive meaningful shifts in work processes and industry dynamics and supports portfolio companies beyond the initial investment to navigate growth.

Brisbane Angels is an angel investment group based in Brisbane, Australia, established in 2006. It connects early-stage technology startups with a community of experienced private investors who provide seed funding and hands-on management advice to ventures in Southeast Queensland. Members include active and semi-retired senior executives who contribute capital as well as strategic guidance, networks, and governance support to help portfolio companies grow. The organization operates as a collaborative network with a formal assessment and coordination process, and it offers resources and events to entrepreneurs seeking investment opportunities and expertise. Brisbane Angels focuses on opportunities with strong market positions and sustainable competitive advantages, aiming to generate high potential returns for its members and positive impact on the regional startup ecosystem.

In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit global investment platform that identifies and partners with startups developing advanced technologies and accelerates their development and deployment to support national security and allied prosperity. It evaluates emerging technologies and collaborates with entities showing practical potential across sectors such as defense, cybersecurity, telecommunications, space, biotechnology, microelectronics, and energy. The organization works with startups to address mission needs for government agencies including the CIA, NSA, and Department of Defense, leveraging a global network of partners to transfer cutting-edge technologies into government use. By connecting innovators with public-sector priorities, IQT seeks to bring transformative technologies to practical applications that strengthen national security and public-interest objectives.

Cygnet Capital is an Australian firm active in capital markets, corporate finance advisory, asset management, and venture investing. It serves retail, sophisticated and institutional clients with microcap and small-cap investment strategies in ASX-listed companies, backed by a disciplined, analytical approach aimed at long-term value creation. The firm’s corporate finance division provides capital raising, asset procurement and strategic financial advice to corporate clients, while its asset management arm runs client-focused equity portfolios in Australian public equities, including micro-cap stocks, from offices in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. It also pursues minority investments in software companies through venture capital activity, targeting seed-stage to later-stage opportunities. The group emphasizes long-term growth over short-term tactics and offers clients real-time portfolio insights via an online dashboard.

Shearwater Capital is a venture capital firm based in Edgecliff, Australia, founded in 2018. It invests across stages from inception to Series C and participates in secondary transactions, with a focus on technology and software-enabled businesses. The portfolio emphasizes recurring revenue models and strong teams in sectors such as SaaS, B2B software, and payments, across industries including advertising, marketing, legaltech, and media. The firm pursues category-leading companies with rapidly growing markets and clear growth potential, often collaborating closely with founders and contributing its own capital to support growth. While it targets opportunities in Australia and New Zealand, it maintains a broad approach to backing ambitious entrepreneurs and helping them scale.

Global From Day One (GD1) is a venture capital firm based in Auckland, New Zealand that backs technology-focused startups with global growth potential. The firm supports founders from seed to scale with capital, operating expertise across product, growth, and HR, and in-market connections that help portfolio companies expand internationally. GD1 emphasizes helping New Zealand companies compete globally through advisory support, partnerships, and access to international networks. The firm maintains a broad sector interest within technology, information technology software, and related areas, and has a Web3 and ESG orientation. It actively engages with portfolio companies to drive growth beyond New Zealand and Australia, reflecting a global outlook.

The South Australian Venture Capital Fund is a venture capital firm based in Adelaide, Australia. It targets early-stage ventures across B2B software, space, clean energy, cybersecurity, defense, agrifood, health and medtech sectors, providing funding to help them accelerate growth and scale into national and global markets, thereby stimulating economic activity and job creation.

Qualgro is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that backs technology companies in data, artificial intelligence, and software across Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm typically pursues Series A and B and growth-stage investments in enterprise software, data analytics, fintech, and related digital business models such as marketplaces and web services. It seeks to back entrepreneurs with regional or global growth ambitions, offering strategic value through its technology focus, operational speed, and regional network. Qualgro aims to fund companies selecting Southeast Asia, India, Australia, New Zealand, and broader Asia-Pacific markets, helping them scale internationally. The firm actively participates in the regional tech ecosystem and maintains a diversified portfolio across technology-enabled platforms and services.

Tenacious Ventures is an Australian venture capital firm focused on early-stage agri-food and climate solutions startups. It backs innovations across the food and agriculture sectors and provides sector-oriented advisory services to help scale impact in agri-food systems. Founded in 2019, the firm operates in Australia and maintains a portfolio of agrifood companies, leveraging insights into sector evolution to identify opportunities and challenges ahead.

InterValley Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 and based in Melbourne, Australia. The firm specializes in investing in innovative companies across several sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, agtech, automation, food tech, fintech, and edutech. InterValley Ventures focuses on supporting high-potential startups and growth-stage companies that are developing transformative solutions within these industries. By concentrating on forward-thinking technologies and market opportunities, the firm aims to drive growth and innovation, ultimately contributing to improvements in quality of life and the creation of sustainable value.

Scalare Partners is a Sydney-based venture capital firm founded in 2020 that invests in technology-based early-stage startups. The firm supports founders with capital and mentorship and pursues long-term partnerships with its portfolio companies. It operates through The Founders Union, an ecosystem that provides startups with partners, tools, and resources to support growth. Scalare Partners emphasizes strengthening Australia’s startup ecosystem and connects exceptional founders with a collaborative network of advisors and investors to help them scale globally.

808 Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco with offices in Perth and London, the firm focuses on information technology and other disruptive technologies, investing from seed through growth stages and often contributing strategic support alongside capital. It operates globally, leveraging an ecosystem of advisors and a broad network to help investee companies scale and access international opportunities. The firm runs multiple funds and maintains a global alliance for co-investments with family offices and other fund managers, enabling diverse funding paths. Investments span sectors such as quantum computing, hospitality, and sensor technology, illustrating a broad, technology-first approach and a commitment to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs to build globally competitive companies.

Kosmos Ventures is a Perth, Australia-based venture capital firm established in 2017 that specializes in blockchain-based assets. It is one of Australia's largest and most active multi-strategy VC firms, backing infrastructure-focused networks and supporting DeFi and GameFi projects. The firm has backed high-profile networks such as Algorand, Solana, Polkadot, and Oasis, and maintains an active program of research and collaboration in token economics, governance, and market design. Its approach combines investment with technical rigor, co-building with founders through modeling token economics, simulating incentives, and testing market mechanisms before launch. The portfolio spans major layer-one networks and related technologies, reflecting a focus on distributed consensus, incentive design, and ecosystem development.