Beforepay
Series A in 2021
Beforepay empowers Australians with financial control through its Pay On Demand™ service. Users can access their earned wages anytime they choose, helping them manage bills and expenses more effectively.
Cashrewards
Series A in 2019
Cashrewards Limited is an Australian cashback ecosystem founded in 2014 and based in Sydney. The company provides a platform that allows members to browse various brands and cashback offers, enabling them to earn cashback on purchases made both online and in-store with participating merchants. Cashrewards operates an app and a website where members can search for and access merchant offers, as well as a browser extension called Cashrewards Assistant that notifies users of available deals. Additionally, Cashrewards offers debit and credit card-linked cashback opportunities and utilizes a Partner Rewards Engine to integrate with third-party partners. By connecting shoppers with merchants, Cashrewards effectively meets the interests of consumers seeking value while helping retailers increase revenue through enhanced brand awareness and customer engagement.
Insurance that’s built for your customers
Open was founded in 2016 with a vision to harness data and partnerships to deliver the best insurance experiences.
We do this by providing brilliant embedded products including car, home, travel, landlords, cyber and life insurance. We partner with data-rich brands such as Bupa, Polestar and Telstra.
We're a team of over 140 based in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Microba Life Sciences
Series A in 2018
Microba Life Sciences is an Australian company based in Brisbane, founded in 2017 by Philip Hugenholtz and Gene Tyson. It specializes in microbiome analysis, offering gut microbiome testing services to consumers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. The company's key products include the Microba Insight Sampling Kit, which provides detailed insights into individual health guided by scientific analysis, and the Metagenomic Analysis Platform (MAP), an end-to-end service supporting research studies from sample collection to data analysis. Microba Life Sciences collaborates with healthcare professionals to enhance understanding of the gut microbiome and develops diagnostic tools for disease comprehension through comprehensive measurement of human gut microbiota.
Ultra Commerce
Series A in 2018
Ultra Commerce is a global eCommerce platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in empowering enterprises to achieve significant growth. Established over a decade ago, the company serves over 400 clients worldwide, facilitating billions of dollars in transactions annually. Ultra Commerce combines the ease of out-of-the-box solutions with customizable frameworks, enabling businesses to expand their reach, enhance sales, and create new revenue opportunities. The platform is designed to address complex eCommerce challenges, offering advanced capabilities for both single and multi-vendor marketplaces. Through its comprehensive and scalable solutions, Ultra Commerce supports enterprises in increasing operational efficiencies and sustaining long-term growth.
bitcoin.com.au
Series A in 2017
Bitcoin.com.au is one of Australia's longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, headquartered in Melbourne. The company facilitates the buying and selling of Bitcoin and Ethereum, having served hundreds of thousands of Australians. It operates a platform that offers both online and physical exchange services, allowing users to initiate transactions by providing an email, mobile number, and wallet address. Customers can make deposits at over 1,200 locations, enabling them to receive Bitcoins instantly through efficient peer-to-peer transactions. Bitcoin.com.au aims to enhance global transaction methods, providing a user-friendly experience for cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia and the UK.
Powerwrap
Series B in 2017
Powerwrap Limited is a Melbourne-based company that specializes in providing a wealth management platform tailored for financial advisers and brokers in Australia. Founded in 2008, Powerwrap offers a range of investment accounts, including the Powerwrap Investment Account, which consolidates various investment options such as managed funds, equities, and term deposits. The company also provides specialized accounts for superannuation and pension purposes. In addition to these accounts, Powerwrap delivers comprehensive investment administration and shared services, including compliance, finance, and reporting tools, to cater to clients with diverse needs. By offering a unique back-office service, Powerwrap enables advisers and brokers to focus on building strong, long-term relationships with their clients while efficiently managing their investment portfolios. As of September 2020, Powerwrap operates as a subsidiary of Praemium Limited.
Stockspot
Series B in 2017
Stockspot is an online investment adviser and fund manager that aims to democratize access to professional wealth management for Australians. By eliminating high fees, confusing jargon, and cumbersome paperwork, Stockspot seeks to address the challenges faced by many in the wealth management industry. The company recognizes that traditional investment options often come with significant account minimums, making it difficult for average Australians to access professionally managed portfolios. Stockspot's platform provides users with a comprehensive investment profile tailored to their circumstances, helping them select appropriate investment strategies and diversify their portfolios across various asset classes. Additionally, Stockspot offers guidance on ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, enabling investors to manage their money more effectively and transparently while avoiding excessive costs.
Sofihub
Seed Round in 2017
Sofihub develops AI‑driven monitoring and assistance technology for seniors and individuals with health vulnerabilities. Its platform combines radar‑based fall detection, GPS‑enabled wearable pendants, and passive behavioral monitoring to learn normal patterns and detect deviations. The system delivers automated voice reminders for medication, appointments, and hydration, and can issue alerts to caregivers and healthcare providers. Designed to support independent living, Sofihub’s solution was created by Deakin University’s Software and Technology Innovation Laboratories.
Hey You is Australia's leading order ahead platform, boasting over 1 million users and more than 35 million orders processed to date. The company provides a mobile application that allows customers to conveniently order and pay for food from various businesses, enhancing the dining experience through features like contactless takeaway and digitized menus for dine-in service. This platform facilitates seamless transactions and empowers restaurants to manage self-delivery, ultimately reducing operational friction and allowing businesses to focus on fostering genuine customer relationships.