Artesian VC is an alternative investment management company that specializes in early-stage venture capital, particularly in the clean energy sector. Established in 2004 after spinning out from ANZ Banking Group, the company has evolved to manage a range of specialized funds, with a focus on seed and follow-on investments in startups sourced from approved accelerators, incubators, and academic programs. Artesian's investment strategy emphasizes partnerships with leading organizations in the startup ecosystem, enabling it to identify and support high-potential ventures. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York, London, and Singapore, the company has built a global presence and has successfully raised over AUD 255 million for its various funds. Additionally, Artesian has expanded its reach through initiatives like its China VC Fund and plans for a Southeast Asia VC Fund, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation in diverse markets.
BlockTexx is an early-stage clean technology company focused on recovering polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing. Utilizing a patent-pending process developed in Australia, the company employs advanced chemical recovery technology to convert textile waste into high-quality recycled materials, specifically rPET pellets and cellulose powder. By operating at the end of the textile value chain, BlockTexx addresses significant environmental challenges associated with waste while also capturing revenue potential from the recycling market. Their innovative multi-fiber recycling ecosystem aims to divert textiles from landfills, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future for the global textile industry.
Sicona Battery Technologies
Series A in 2023
Sicona Battery Technologies specializes in advanced battery technology focused on the anodes of lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for electric mobility and renewable energy storage. The company is commercializing a unique silicon-composite anode technology that has been developed over a decade at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials. This innovative approach offers significant advantages, including up to 233% higher capacity than traditional graphite anodes and a 50% to 75% increase in cell energy density compared to existing lithium-ion batteries. By utilizing silicon metal, Sicona's technology enhances energy density and reduces overall energy storage costs, facilitating faster charging rates for all-electric vehicles and making significant strides in the battery materials market.
Pairtree Intelligence
Convertible Note in 2023
Pairtree Intelligence Pty Ltd is an Australian AgTech company that specializes in creating a universal dashboard for the agricultural sector. Established in 2018 and based in Orange, the company offers a platform that centralizes farm data, enabling farmers and managers to make informed operational decisions. With over 80 integrations, Pairtree's solution is compatible with various devices, software, and applications, allowing users to tailor their management tools according to their specific needs. This flexibility extends to multiple agricultural sectors, including grains, cotton, and red meat, while also having experience in horticulture. The platform facilitates the convergence of data at both paddock and enterprise levels, providing users with easy-to-read visualizations and analytics to enhance oversight and management capabilities across their operations.
Hypometer Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Hypometer Technologies Pty Ltd, established in 2015 and based in Collingwood, Australia, specializes in providing insights and analytics for sports through its innovative platforms, Stats Insider and Fantasy Insider. These platforms enhance the sporting experience by delivering data-driven content and discussions, including match projections, player performance simulations, and in-game analytics for various sports such as AFL, NRL, Cricket, and Soccer. By utilizing advanced machine learning models, Hypometer Technologies enables users to make informed decisions regarding fantasy sports selections, tipping contests, and betting strategies, ultimately aiming to improve their overall engagement with sports.
mx51
Series B in 2022
mx51 is a Sydney-based company founded in 2016 by Magnus Hsu that specializes in payment solutions for businesses. The company provides a payments as a service platform, utilizing bank-grade technology to enhance merchant experiences. By partnering with acquirers and payment providers, mx51 facilitates seamless connections between point-of-sale systems and electronic funds transfers, thereby improving the speed and ease of financial transactions. Its scalable cloud-based technology aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of the global market, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving commerce landscape.
Swoop Aero
Series B in 2022
Swoop Aero is an Australian drone-powered logistics company founded in 2017, focused on transforming global transportation by integrating drone logistics into the supply chain's first and last mile. The company utilizes autonomous drones to facilitate two-way deliveries of essential supplies, enabling clients to transport emergency materials and other critical items to hard-to-reach locations. Swoop Aero aims to expand its impact by providing its technology platform to various organizations worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and reach of logistics services. The company has set an ambitious goal to make its services accessible to one billion people by 2030, with applications across multiple sectors, including healthcare, transportation, disaster management, and search and rescue.
5B Australia
Series B in 2022
5B Australia Pty Ltd, founded in 2013 by solar engineers Chris McGrath and Eden Tehan, specializes in the engineering, procurement, and construction of solar farms. Based in Alexandria, Australia, the company is known for its innovative prefabricated and pre-wired ground mount technology, particularly its flagship product, the 5B Maverick. This accordion-style solar array can be rapidly deployed by small teams, revolutionizing traditional solar farm construction and enhancing efficiency, reliability, and quality control. By shifting tasks from unpredictable field environments to controlled factory settings, 5B mitigates risks associated with on-site construction. With over 140 project sites worldwide, the company aims to make clean energy more accessible and competitive, driving a global transition towards sustainable power solutions. The name "5B" reflects the vast potential of solar energy, urging stakeholders to consider how best to harness this abundant resource. As 5B continues to expand its partnerships and project deployments globally, it is committed to providing the safest, fastest, and most cost-effective solar technologies available.
NAVi Medical Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
NAVi Medical Technologies is a medical device development company founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia. The company specializes in creating an ECG tip location system that detects heart conditions by providing real-time visual information about the catheter's position within a patient. This system analyzes ECG signals from the body, which helps clinical staff and doctors minimize patient X-ray exposure while facilitating quicker drug delivery and improving patient outcomes.
Fresh Supply Co
Series A in 2022
Fresh Supply Co is an agriculture company that focuses on linking data + payments + lending for the agribusiness sector. Fresh Supply Co was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Queensland, Australia.
SignOnSite
Venture Round in 2022
SignOnSite Pty Ltd. is an Australian company based in Canberra that has developed a site management platform focused on enhancing safety in the construction industry. Founded in 2013, the platform features tools for automatic sign-on, daily briefings, reports, visitor registration, emergency evacuations, and induction management, all accessible via a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. As construction projects become increasingly complex, SignOnSite addresses the necessity of effective safety controls by integrating various processes—such as site attendance, safety briefings, and evacuation management—into a single, user-friendly system. This integration promotes higher engagement and compliance among workers, improving overall safety outcomes. The platform currently supports over 300,000 users across more than 7,000 construction sites globally, providing real-time data and communication that empower site managers to oversee operations remotely and ensure the welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors.
Nutromics
Funding Round in 2022
Nutromics Pty Ltd is a MedTech company based in Brunswick, Australia, that focuses on developing wearable technology for continuous real-time molecular monitoring. Founded in 2017, Nutromics has created a Smart Patch biosensor platform that addresses significant healthcare challenges, particularly in chronic disease prevention and management, as well as therapeutic drug monitoring. The company's DNA-based sensor technology offers a medical-grade diagnostics solution that continuously monitors various biomarkers related to diet, sleep, stress, and exercise. By providing real-time data and insights, Nutromics empowers patients to take proactive measures to improve their health and reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes.
Income Energy
Venture Round in 2022
Income Energy, founded in 2018 and based in Chippendale, Australia, specializes in renewable energy and environmental consulting. The company offers comprehensive services for solar system maintenance, catering primarily to landlords interested in investing in solar energy. Income Energy provides end-to-end support for commercial solar investments, which includes designing, project managing installations, and offering long-term maintenance and monitoring services. This holistic approach enables landlords to optimize their investments in solar systems and realize significant returns.
FlashFomo Pty Ltd
Venture Round in 2022
FlashFomo Pty Ltd is an online marketplace based in Collingwood, Australia, that connects Asian social influencers with their fans by enabling them to create and sell personalized products through flash sales. Founded in 2019, the platform offers a variety of custom-designed items, including home wares, fashion accessories, jewelry, mobile cases, sunglasses, caps, bags, gift cards, and stickers, all crafted by the influencers. By partnering with key opinion leaders, FlashFomo aims to enhance their economic potential through made-to-order product releases, encouraging influencers to engage their followers in direct purchasing rather than merely accumulating likes. The business model incentivizes influencers through a profit-sharing arrangement, fostering a dynamic environment where creativity meets commerce.
Emmi
Seed Round in 2021
Emmi is an Australian fintech company that specializes in carbon risk solutions. It has developed a carbon auditing platform designed to deliver comprehensive financial insights related to carbon risk. This platform features an investment-grade carbon rating system that helps assess risks, enhance returns, and manage revenue, thereby optimizing market performance. Emmi's solutions enable clients to clearly understand the carbon risk associated with specific companies and the necessary steps for decarbonization to maintain their competitive edge.
Seer Data & Analytics
Seed Round in 2021
Seer Data & Analytics Pty Ltd, located in Sydney, Australia, has developed a data platform aimed at enhancing the social services sector by enabling non-technical individuals to effectively find, share, and utilize data to address social challenges collaboratively. The platform offers users access to a comprehensive library of both publicly available and private datasets, facilitating the creation of reports and group collaborations. By leveraging data analytics and algorithms, Seer's platform supports users in making informed decisions, improving client attendance at appointments, and identifying high-value donors for more effective fundraising. Ultimately, Seer seeks to deepen understanding of social issues and foster innovative solutions that improve community lives.
Fleet Space Technologies
Series B in 2021
Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian space technology company specializing in a constellation of commercial micro-satellites. The company has developed the world's first 3D printed all-metal patch antenna for space, significantly enhancing the throughput of its spacecraft. Fleet Space aims to transform critical mineral discovery, space exploration, and defense by utilizing its satellite-enabled systems and seismic array technology. Their innovative approach facilitates low-cost satellite-based solutions for Industrial Internet of Things applications, enabling clients to effectively explore for critical minerals globally and connect various celestial bodies, including Earth, the Moon, and Mars.
Nutromics
Series A in 2021
Nutromics Pty Ltd is a MedTech company based in Brunswick, Australia, that focuses on developing wearable technology for continuous real-time molecular monitoring. Founded in 2017, Nutromics has created a Smart Patch biosensor platform that addresses significant healthcare challenges, particularly in chronic disease prevention and management, as well as therapeutic drug monitoring. The company's DNA-based sensor technology offers a medical-grade diagnostics solution that continuously monitors various biomarkers related to diet, sleep, stress, and exercise. By providing real-time data and insights, Nutromics empowers patients to take proactive measures to improve their health and reduce the risk of conditions such as diabetes.
Sicona Battery Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Sicona Battery Technologies specializes in advanced battery technology focused on the anodes of lithium-ion batteries, which are essential for electric mobility and renewable energy storage. The company is commercializing a unique silicon-composite anode technology that has been developed over a decade at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials. This innovative approach offers significant advantages, including up to 233% higher capacity than traditional graphite anodes and a 50% to 75% increase in cell energy density compared to existing lithium-ion batteries. By utilizing silicon metal, Sicona's technology enhances energy density and reduces overall energy storage costs, facilitating faster charging rates for all-electric vehicles and making significant strides in the battery materials market.
mx51
Series A in 2021
mx51 is a Sydney-based company founded in 2016 by Magnus Hsu that specializes in payment solutions for businesses. The company provides a payments as a service platform, utilizing bank-grade technology to enhance merchant experiences. By partnering with acquirers and payment providers, mx51 facilitates seamless connections between point-of-sale systems and electronic funds transfers, thereby improving the speed and ease of financial transactions. Its scalable cloud-based technology aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of the global market, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving commerce landscape.
Rental Heroes
Seed Round in 2021
Rental Heroes is an Australian based proptech focused on helping Property Managers automate and reduce the manual interactions when coordinating common tenant requests, including maintenance. Our product is an AI-powered chat-bot called “Alex”. Alex communicates directly with your tenants and takes care of the transactional “busy work” - every Property Manager can essentially have their very own digital Property Assistant. Users interact with Alex via existing channels – including Messenger, SMS, email and soon voice. There are no portals and logins - which is driving user-adoption. Our property management customers are finding that 62% of all tenant requests are being raised via Alex (and largely automated) which is reducing their email and phone traffic. We integrate seamlessly with cloud-based CRM and Maintenance systems including PropertyMe, Property Tree, Palace and VaultRE.
Kikitrade
Seed Round in 2021
Kikitrade is a cryptocurrency social investment platform founded in 2020 and based in Hong Kong. It caters to both beginners and experienced investors by offering a user-friendly and secure trading experience for digital assets. The platform is regulated by the Australian government financial intelligence agency, ensuring the protection of users' accounts. Kikitrade enables users to trade cryptocurrencies with zero commission fees while fostering an interactive and educational community within the app. This approach aims to make cryptocurrency investment accessible and engaging for mainstream investors.
Daitum
Venture Round in 2021
Daitum is an Australian-based company that specializes in cloud-based software for decision analytics, leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company focuses on making decision analytics accessible and user-friendly, catering to various applications including supply chain planning, asset management, production planning, and workforce management. With over 25 years of combined experience in creating enterprise AI solutions, Daitum aims to help businesses unlock the true value of their data through grounded solutions and genuine insights. The platform is designed for self-service use, utilizing proprietary technology and algorithms to deliver comprehensive decision analytical reports to clients.
Aurtra
Venture Round in 2021
Aurtra delivers highly cost-effective asset management solutions for power distribution transformers through online condition monitoring and state of the art analysis.They provide the insight to significantly reduce capital costs through maximum asset utilisation. Aurtra is an Australian company, based in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Aurtra was incorporated in 2016 and has built its IP upon a foundation of world’s best practice technology from The University of Queensland, following a decade of transformer research between academia and industry. Aurtra’s three founders, all with success commercialising hardware and software technology, recognised the potential of the technology and its beneficial impact for asset management in the power distribution industry.
Vaulta
Seed Round in 2020
Vaulta is an Australian company focused on advancing battery technology through innovative casing solutions. Its unique battery casing design utilizes advanced composite materials that are thinner, lighter, and both electrically and thermally conductive. This design reduces the number of components needed to house batteries, offering significant advantages for electric vehicle manufacturers. By streamlining installation and maintenance processes, Vaulta's technology helps manufacturers save costs, time, and space while enhancing overall efficiency. Additionally, the company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its emphasis on making batteries easier to recycle.
Tournicare
Venture Round in 2020
tourniCARE is a manufacturer of a non-circumferential blood pressure monitor in Australia.
Platfarm
Venture Round in 2020
Platfarm is an agricultural technology company based in Willunga, South Australia, founded in 2017. It offers a smartphone application that enables farmers to monitor and manage their farmland effectively. The platform facilitates real-time tracking of farm activities, including task management for planting, spraying herbicides and fungicides, and other agricultural processes. By providing tools for growers to optimize their inputs and minimize waste, Platfarm aims to enhance productivity and sustainability in farming practices. Its focus on maximizing yields per hectare while promoting environmental responsibility makes it a valuable resource for farmers and vineyards.
She’s A Crowd
Venture Round in 2020
She’s A Crowd Pty Ltd operates an online platform designed for victims and survivors of harassment and sexual assault to share their experiences. This platform collects stories and data to create a comprehensive database aimed at mapping public spaces and addressing crimes targeting women. By employing crowdsourcing technology and data analytics, She’s A Crowd enables individuals worldwide to contribute their narratives related to gender-based violence. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Sydney, Australia, the company leverages the trend of social storytelling to inform decision-makers about the complexities surrounding gender-based violence.
Ambient
Venture Round in 2020
Ambient is an Australian company devoted to environmental mapping of our major cities and regions. Their goal is to help Australians understand how transport noise and air quality affect their homes. Ambient produces a range of maps and tabulated data, which show transport-related noise and air quality levels for individual properties and across whole suburbs. Their maps and data cover air traffic noise, road traffic noise, rail noise, air quality and future road noise impacts. Ambient for Enterprise improves the quality of valuations and forecasts, empowering Australians to make the right choices regarding where they live, stay, invest or develop. Ambient for Government allows government and councils to save time, cut costs and eliminate re-work, by switching to the most detailed noise and air quality datasets in Australia.
Bellr
Venture Round in 2020
Bellr is a dynamic promotions platform designed to enhance marketing for hospitality venues across Australia. Unlike traditional promotional platforms that focus solely on discounts, Bellr empowers venue managers with complete autonomy over their marketing strategies, allowing them to set their own prices and offer a variety of promotions. This flexibility enables venues to promote unique products, such as specialty cocktails or exclusive events, without relying on discounts. The platform features a user-friendly web-based dashboard that requires no POS integration, making it easy for venues to post offers quickly and engage with customers in real-time. Users access the platform via a mobile app, where they can discover venues through high-quality video content and interact with offers in a live map environment. By focusing on fresh, relevant content and cashless transactions, Bellr aims to support venues in navigating the evolving landscape of digital marketing and consumer engagement, particularly as traditional social media strategies become less effective. The platform is currently collaborating with notable brands to enhance its offerings and expand its reach within the industry.
Beforepay
Seed Round in 2019
Beforepay is a company operating in the pay-on-demand industry, aimed at alleviating financial stress associated with traditional pay cycles. It offers an app that allows users to access their earned wages at their convenience through its Pay On Demand service. This innovative approach enables individuals to manage their finances on their own terms. The app also provides features to help users track their spending habits, predict upcoming bills, and create budgets automatically, enhancing their financial management capabilities. By offering these tools, Beforepay empowers Australians to gain control over their finances and make informed spending decisions.
Neuromersiv
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Neuromersiv is a digital health company based in Sydney that focuses on treating chronic neurological conditions through immersive virtual reality (VR) technology. Its primary product, Ulysses™, is a clinically designed VR-based upper-limb therapy system that has received regulatory approval in Australia and the UK. Ulysses™ aims to support stroke, spinal cord, and acquired brain injury survivors by facilitating the recovery of lost independence and enhancing their quality of life. The system promotes rehabilitation by providing clinically validated, task-specific training in an immersive environment, which increases patient engagement and compliance. Neuromersiv's approach integrates gamified daily-living tasks, making brain rehabilitation therapy more enjoyable and effective for both patients and healthcare providers.
Vaulta
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vaulta is an Australian company focused on advancing battery technology through innovative casing solutions. Its unique battery casing design utilizes advanced composite materials that are thinner, lighter, and both electrically and thermally conductive. This design reduces the number of components needed to house batteries, offering significant advantages for electric vehicle manufacturers. By streamlining installation and maintenance processes, Vaulta's technology helps manufacturers save costs, time, and space while enhancing overall efficiency. Additionally, the company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its emphasis on making batteries easier to recycle.
Brinc
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brinc is an accelerator firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in countries such as Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across diverse sectors, including blockchain technology, alternative protein, healthcare, agritech, clean technology, food technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Brinc operates 15 multidisciplinary accelerator programs in seven countries, aiming to foster innovation and create a more sustainable and equitable future. In addition to its accelerator initiatives, Brinc aids corporations in developing distributed innovation strategies and sourcing new technologies. The firm also collaborates with various organizations, including global corporations, government entities, and educational institutions, to enhance the quality of startups and facilitate follow-on investments within China's rapidly growing venture capital ecosystem.
Brinc
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brinc is an accelerator firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in countries such as Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across diverse sectors, including blockchain technology, alternative protein, healthcare, agritech, clean technology, food technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Brinc operates 15 multidisciplinary accelerator programs in seven countries, aiming to foster innovation and create a more sustainable and equitable future. In addition to its accelerator initiatives, Brinc aids corporations in developing distributed innovation strategies and sourcing new technologies. The firm also collaborates with various organizations, including global corporations, government entities, and educational institutions, to enhance the quality of startups and facilitate follow-on investments within China's rapidly growing venture capital ecosystem.
BlockTexx
Seed Round in 2019
BlockTexx is an early-stage clean technology company focused on recovering polyester and cellulose from textiles and clothing. Utilizing a patent-pending process developed in Australia, the company employs advanced chemical recovery technology to convert textile waste into high-quality recycled materials, specifically rPET pellets and cellulose powder. By operating at the end of the textile value chain, BlockTexx addresses significant environmental challenges associated with waste while also capturing revenue potential from the recycling market. Their innovative multi-fiber recycling ecosystem aims to divert textiles from landfills, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future for the global textile industry.
Olivex
Seed Round in 2019
OliveX is a digital lifestyle company with a focus on the health and fitness industry. It operates as a subscription-based business, providing applications, smart technology, and a user experience that is built on artificial intelligence, gamification, and premium content. With users in over 170 countries including Hong Kong, Australia, and China, OliveX enables brands, influencers, and fitness coaches to engage with their consumers when at home.
GOFAR
Seed Round in 2019
GOFAR is an Australian company based in Ultimo that specializes in manufacturing hardware designed to track data signatures from vehicles and drivers. Its connected car device automates the logging of business mileage, providing users with real-time feedback on driving behavior, which can help reduce speeding and aggressive driving. This technology also monitors vehicle health, offering insights that enable drivers—such as freelancers, ride-share operators, and tradespeople—to optimize their driving costs and improve safety. By distilling complex calculations into straightforward actions, GOFAR aims to assist drivers in saving money and managing their vehicle maintenance more effectively.
Stelect
Seed Round in 2019
Stelect is a Melbourne-based medical device company focused on improving cardiac imaging and stent selection through innovative technology. The company is developing a specialized catheter that eliminates the inaccuracies associated with traditional stent sizing methods, which often rely on subjective estimations of coronary blockages. These estimations have an accuracy rate of less than 30%, leading to significant health risks such as restenosis and thrombosis, which contribute to half of the mortality rates from coronary stenting procedures. In addition to enhancing patient outcomes, Stelect's technology aims to reduce the substantial healthcare costs associated with improper stent selection, which exceed $2.2 billion annually in the United States. By providing precise imaging and decision-making tools, Stelect is poised to transform clinical workflows and elevate standards in cardiac care.
Radetec Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2019
Radetec Diagnostics is a Melbourne-based biotech start-up specialised in the manufacturing of advanced luminescent nanoparticles called “quantum dots”, which can be used as labels for imaging and sensing applications. Radetec is using its own quantum dots to develop two point-of-care tests based on lateral flow technology: a rapid multiplex test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea (the two most prevalent sexually transmitted infections worldwide) and a rapid antigen test for COVID-19. Radetec’s tests will allow users to test for these diseases accurately, inexpensively, quickly and conveniently — something that is considered the ‘holy grail’ of infectious disease diagnosis and prevention. Capabilities: • Production of advanced fluorescent nanoparticles (quantum dots). We can fine-tune the emission wavelength and the surface chemistry of the particles, making them soluble in water or in organic solvents, and modify them with organic or biological molecules to make them suitable for biomedical applications previously not possible to achieve. • Production of reagents and equipment for lateral flow assays development. Radetec's quantum dots are extremely bright particles, especially suited to be used as labels in in-vitro diagnostics assay. Further, Radetec Diagnostics has developed its own dispensing system (to draw lines of proteins on nitrocellulose sheets) and optical reader (fluorescence and colourimetry) for lateral flow assays. The basic models of the striper and the reader are a cost-effective way to develop rapid tests in-house. Reagents and equipment developed by Radetec Diagnostics are available at www.lateralflows.com
Hey You
Venture Round in 2019
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.
CoRoster
Venture Round in 2019
CoRoster is an Australian company based in Melbourne that offers an online platform for staff scheduling and job management, primarily targeting high-pressure sectors such as healthcare and emergency services. Founded in 2016, CoRoster aims to minimize employee burnout and turnover by enabling staff to communicate their work preferences while allowing businesses to set shift rules, including staffing levels and rest periods. The platform automates the collection of these preferences and the creation of schedules, significantly reducing the time spent on administrative tasks and minimizing last-minute shift changes due to absences. Additionally, CoRoster allows employees to receive real-time updates about shifts, availability, and job sites directly on their mobile devices, streamlining communication between staff and management.
QuickSafety
Convertible Note in 2018
QuickSafety is a RegTech software development company that addresses compliance challenges across various industries, with a primary focus on the electrical sector. Founded by Kurt Alexander, a veteran of the Nuclear Submarine service, the company recognizes the critical need for preventative measures against electrical failures, faults, and related hazards. QuickSafety has created certified products that enhance validation, transparency, and oversight in electrical testing. Their solutions include a mobile application and web portal that facilitate safety audits and compliance checks, ultimately helping electricians, contractors, asset owners, and insurance companies predict and mitigate risks associated with electrical operations. Since launching commercial products in Australia and New Zealand, QuickSafety is also expanding its reach to markets in South Africa, the European Union, the UK, MENA, and the USA. By improving safety protocols, QuickSafety aims to significantly reduce the likelihood of electrical catastrophes.
AirShare
Pre Seed Round in 2018
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Swoop Aero
Venture Round in 2018
Swoop Aero is an Australian drone-powered logistics company founded in 2017, focused on transforming global transportation by integrating drone logistics into the supply chain's first and last mile. The company utilizes autonomous drones to facilitate two-way deliveries of essential supplies, enabling clients to transport emergency materials and other critical items to hard-to-reach locations. Swoop Aero aims to expand its impact by providing its technology platform to various organizations worldwide, enhancing the efficiency and reach of logistics services. The company has set an ambitious goal to make its services accessible to one billion people by 2030, with applications across multiple sectors, including healthcare, transportation, disaster management, and search and rescue.
ShopWings
Venture Round in 2018
Shopwings is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in grocery delivery services. The company employs trained shopping staff who assist customers by selecting and purchasing groceries on their behalf, ensuring that the items are delivered directly to their doorstep. This service caters to individuals seeking convenience in their grocery shopping experience.
Brinc
Venture Round in 2017
Brinc is an accelerator firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Hong Kong, with additional offices in countries such as Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm specializes in supporting early-stage startups across diverse sectors, including blockchain technology, alternative protein, healthcare, agritech, clean technology, food technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Brinc operates 15 multidisciplinary accelerator programs in seven countries, aiming to foster innovation and create a more sustainable and equitable future. In addition to its accelerator initiatives, Brinc aids corporations in developing distributed innovation strategies and sourcing new technologies. The firm also collaborates with various organizations, including global corporations, government entities, and educational institutions, to enhance the quality of startups and facilitate follow-on investments within China's rapidly growing venture capital ecosystem.
QuickSafety
Seed Round in 2017
QuickSafety is a RegTech software development company that addresses compliance challenges across various industries, with a primary focus on the electrical sector. Founded by Kurt Alexander, a veteran of the Nuclear Submarine service, the company recognizes the critical need for preventative measures against electrical failures, faults, and related hazards. QuickSafety has created certified products that enhance validation, transparency, and oversight in electrical testing. Their solutions include a mobile application and web portal that facilitate safety audits and compliance checks, ultimately helping electricians, contractors, asset owners, and insurance companies predict and mitigate risks associated with electrical operations. Since launching commercial products in Australia and New Zealand, QuickSafety is also expanding its reach to markets in South Africa, the European Union, the UK, MENA, and the USA. By improving safety protocols, QuickSafety aims to significantly reduce the likelihood of electrical catastrophes.
Jayride
Venture Round in 2017
Jayride.com is a transfer comparison site where travellers can compare thousands of transfer companies and book the best deal for where they need to go, whether it’s an airport, hotel, residential address, tourist attraction, transit point or cruise ship terminal. Founded by transport expert Rod Bishop and e-commerce and geo-spatial specialist Ross Lin in January 2012 as a marketplace for bookable transport, today we focus on connecting travellers to private transfer and shared shuttle companies, and doing that really well: every year we connect hundreds of thousands of travellers to thousands of transfer companies at more than 500 airports and tens of thousands of destinations worldwide. At our core, we’re a data company with a passion for transport, and our founding belief runs through everything we do: access to transport and transport information should be easy, painless and seamless for everyone. Our focus is on directly connecting every traveller to every transfer company and cutting out the confusing middle man. By partnering with new transfer companies daily, we bring unparalleled coverage and supply to the industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we’re a high-growth, well-funded start-up with international reach. As well as being a 'Top 50 Tech Pioneers' listed company, we have multiple awards to our name, including Best Startup Business in Sydney at Seedstars World business pitching contest in 2013 and the Fishburners Quiet Achiever Award 2012, awarded to the company doing the greatest work with the least hype. Jayride.com is a complete ground transport solution for the travel industry. Whether you are a traveller, travel agent, OTA or meta search platform, our data integration capabilities finally give the travel industry the ability to book a full end-to-end travel experience.
Thinxtra Pty Limited
Series B in 2017
Thinxtra Pty Limited is an Internet of Things (IoT) company based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in providing IoT solutions and services through its Sigfox technology. The company focuses on various applications, including asset tracking for recovering lost or stolen items, smart industry solutions to enhance manufacturing operations and real-time monitoring, and smart building systems for tracking equipment and securing assets. Thinxtra also addresses needs in smart utilities by monitoring water and wastewater networks, and offers home and business security solutions, including alarms and detection systems. Additionally, the company supports smart agriculture by connecting farmers to their fields, and enhances everyday living through remote monitoring services. Its product offerings include Xkit and Oyster, catering to diverse sectors such as e-health, smart insurance, and environmental monitoring. Founded in 2015, Thinxtra aims to improve business processes by connecting various elements within the IoT landscape.
SnapTrap
Pre Seed Round in 2017
SnapTrap Pty Ltd is an Australian company based in Melbourne that specializes in developing remote monitoring equipment for pest insect traps used in agricultural settings. Founded in 2017, SnapTrap offers a solar-powered camera system that collects photos, temperature logs, and other data for online analysis. This technology enables farmers to effectively track the lifecycle of pest insects, specifically targeting issues such as fruit fly and codling moth, among others. By providing tools for optimizing pest management and biosecurity, SnapTrap helps reduce pest control costs, minimize crop damage, and mitigate operational risks, allowing fruit growers to monitor multiple traps conveniently through a laptop or smartphone.
GoDrve
Seed Round in 2017
GoDrve is an Australian company focused on transforming the driving education experience. It operates an online platform that connects learner drivers with reliable local instructors, making driving lessons more accessible and affordable. By leveraging technology, GoDrve aims to reduce the barriers associated with learning to drive, providing users with a convenient way to schedule and manage their lessons.
MyBeepr
Seed Round in 2017
MyBeepr was founded in 2016 by a group of Australian doctors and patients’ families that wanted to improve communication across healthcare. The MyBeepr team recognized that communication in healthcare is one of the most important factors determining efficient and safe patient care. Built by doctors for doctors, MyBeepr is a highly customised, secure, real time team collaboration platform for all of healthcare. MyBeepr improves communication, saves hospitals money and ultimately improves patient healthcare.
Site Diary
Seed Round in 2017
Site Diary Pty Ltd, incorporated in 2015 and based in Caloundra, Australia, specializes in developing software for the civil construction sector. The company's flagship product, SiteDiary, is a mobile web application that allows supervisors and engineers to efficiently record daily activities on construction sites. This includes tracking actual work hours, materials used, and subcontractor activities. By replacing traditional pen-and-paper methods, which are still prevalent among over 75% of civil construction companies, the software streamlines data collection, eliminating the need for manual entry into spreadsheets and databases. SiteDiary enables real-time data synchronization and uploads information to an online server, allowing management to access crucial cost and project progress data easily. This innovative approach addresses inefficiencies in recording processes and helps clients save time and labor, ultimately enhancing productivity within the industry.
Applant
Seed Round in 2017
Applant is an ag-tech startup based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2016, that focuses on urban agriculture by providing innovative solutions for vertical gardening. The company develops a self-watering vertical farm system that allows users to grow a variety of plants, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, indoors without the need for soil or electricity. This approach not only conserves water compared to traditional agriculture but also enables both commercial and hobby growers to cultivate high-quality food year-round, regardless of their environment. Applant aims to empower urban communities with sustainable gardening practices and enhance local food production.
TrusTill
Seed Round in 2017
TrusTill is a trusted payment processing provider for Australian legal, accounting, and professional services firms.
SignOnSite
Seed Round in 2016
SignOnSite Pty Ltd. is an Australian company based in Canberra that has developed a site management platform focused on enhancing safety in the construction industry. Founded in 2013, the platform features tools for automatic sign-on, daily briefings, reports, visitor registration, emergency evacuations, and induction management, all accessible via a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. As construction projects become increasingly complex, SignOnSite addresses the necessity of effective safety controls by integrating various processes—such as site attendance, safety briefings, and evacuation management—into a single, user-friendly system. This integration promotes higher engagement and compliance among workers, improving overall safety outcomes. The platform currently supports over 300,000 users across more than 7,000 construction sites globally, providing real-time data and communication that empower site managers to oversee operations remotely and ensure the welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors.
Oovvuu
Seed Round in 2016
Oovvuu operates an artificial intelligence platform that efficiently matches ad-funded videos with news articles worldwide. Founded in 2014 by Gregory Moore, Richard Sutton, and Ross McReath, the company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Its primary tool, known as Compass, streamlines the integration of video content from major broadcasters like Reuters and The Associated Press into online articles, eliminating the need for editors to manually search for relevant videos. This automation not only enhances reader engagement but also improves monetization opportunities for news publishers by ensuring that every article features pertinent video content.
BenchOn
Seed Round in 2016
Have you ever felt the pain of having to let go of a valuable staff member because you couldn’t afford to keep them between contracts? Have you ever struggled to bring on that superstar employee because you were worried about the consistency of work coming up? Have you ever struggled to find the right, high-quality staff to complete your contracts? Well at BenchOn, we believe idle staff are wasted staff. Our Professional Services marketplace allows you to put your workforce to work by matching your idle employees to short-term contracts from reputable companies. Our innovative matching methodology captures employee availability across multiple industries by Qualification, Skill Sets, and Experience to provide commercial and government organizations efficient access to the hidden talent inside Australia's best companies. With BenchOn, businesses are now able to effectively manage the peaks and troughs of the business cycle with high-quality staff to support during surges, and contracts to get your staff off the bench in the gaps. Let's stop the waste in our businesses and put our workforce to work. Get your business on, BenchOn.
QuickSafety
Funding Round in 2016
QuickSafety is a RegTech software development company that addresses compliance challenges across various industries, with a primary focus on the electrical sector. Founded by Kurt Alexander, a veteran of the Nuclear Submarine service, the company recognizes the critical need for preventative measures against electrical failures, faults, and related hazards. QuickSafety has created certified products that enhance validation, transparency, and oversight in electrical testing. Their solutions include a mobile application and web portal that facilitate safety audits and compliance checks, ultimately helping electricians, contractors, asset owners, and insurance companies predict and mitigate risks associated with electrical operations. Since launching commercial products in Australia and New Zealand, QuickSafety is also expanding its reach to markets in South Africa, the European Union, the UK, MENA, and the USA. By improving safety protocols, QuickSafety aims to significantly reduce the likelihood of electrical catastrophes.
LookFit
Seed Round in 2016
Lookfit is a high-growth tech start-up. Known as the Webjet / Wotif of the fitness industry, Lookfit is Australia's leading online comparison provider for the entire fitness industry. Lookfit is free to use and allows you to compare prices and reviews across thousands of different fitness products and services in one location. At Lookfit, you can compare everything from: Gyms Personal Trainers Vitamins & Supplements Weight Loss Products & Programs Clothing & Accessories
QPay
Seed Round in 2015
QPay is an application that enables users in Australia to split their bills with others. It was launched in March 2013.
Opus Medical
Seed Round in 2015
Opus Medical was founded in 2014 to design, manufacture, and market healthcare innovations developed after 15 years of research at Stanford University and the University of Sydney. The Opus team is diverse and collaborative. They enjoy working together and understand that by doing so they can move mountains. They are an eclectic mix of nationalities, ages and backgrounds but between us they have the expertise and experience required across a broad range of areas including research, design, production, sales and management. Opus HQ is based in the Cicada Innovations incubator in Sydney and all of their devices are Australian made. Opus is registered with FDA, TGA and CE and their products are approved for clinical use in USA, Europe and Australia.
ResponSight
Seed Round in 2015
ResponSight Pty Ltd., based in Melbourne, Australia, provides advanced security breach detection solutions tailored for enterprises. Established in 2015, the company focuses on integrating its technology with existing security systems to alert businesses when breaches occur. ResponSight employs behavioral analytics to generate risk and security profiles without collecting private information. By monitoring user behavior and machine activity, the company captures metrics that establish baseline activity profiles, allowing for the identification of anomalies indicative of potential security threats. This approach enables enterprise administrators to effectively measure risk and respond to cyber theft issues, ensuring a proactive stance on security.
Camplify
Seed Round in 2015
Camplify Co (Australia) Pty Ltd, founded in 2014 and based in Newcastle, Australia, operates a peer-to-peer digital marketplace that connects recreational vehicle (RV) owners with individuals looking to hire caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and camper trailers. The platform aims to facilitate the renting process, encouraging more people to experience camping holidays. In addition to its Australian operations, Camplify has expanded its services to multiple countries, including New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Through its user-friendly website, Camplify fosters a community where RV owners can monetize their vehicles while providing hirers with diverse options for their travel needs.
Instaclustr
Seed Round in 2014
Instaclustr Pty Ltd. is an Open Source-as-a-Service company that specializes in providing a managed platform for deploying, managing, and monitoring various data layer components and related infrastructure. The company offers a range of services, including hosted and managed solutions for Apache Cassandra, Apache Spark, Apache Lucene, Elasticsearch, and ScyllaDB. Additionally, Instaclustr provides consulting, support, database migration, and OEM support services. Its platform leverages open source technologies to deliver reliability at scale, allowing organizations to concentrate their internal resources on developing innovative customer-facing applications. Instaclustr serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors, including financial services, IoT, digital transformation, and retail. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bruce, Australia; and Reading, United Kingdom.
Jayride
Seed Round in 2012
Jayride.com is a transfer comparison site where travellers can compare thousands of transfer companies and book the best deal for where they need to go, whether it’s an airport, hotel, residential address, tourist attraction, transit point or cruise ship terminal. Founded by transport expert Rod Bishop and e-commerce and geo-spatial specialist Ross Lin in January 2012 as a marketplace for bookable transport, today we focus on connecting travellers to private transfer and shared shuttle companies, and doing that really well: every year we connect hundreds of thousands of travellers to thousands of transfer companies at more than 500 airports and tens of thousands of destinations worldwide. At our core, we’re a data company with a passion for transport, and our founding belief runs through everything we do: access to transport and transport information should be easy, painless and seamless for everyone. Our focus is on directly connecting every traveller to every transfer company and cutting out the confusing middle man. By partnering with new transfer companies daily, we bring unparalleled coverage and supply to the industry. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we’re a high-growth, well-funded start-up with international reach. As well as being a 'Top 50 Tech Pioneers' listed company, we have multiple awards to our name, including Best Startup Business in Sydney at Seedstars World business pitching contest in 2013 and the Fishburners Quiet Achiever Award 2012, awarded to the company doing the greatest work with the least hype. Jayride.com is a complete ground transport solution for the travel industry. Whether you are a traveller, travel agent, OTA or meta search platform, our data integration capabilities finally give the travel industry the ability to book a full end-to-end travel experience.
Hey You
Seed Round in 2012
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.
Zookal
Seed Round in 2011
Zookal is the largest student portal in Australia, offering a range of services designed to simplify the lives of secondary and tertiary students. Its primary service line, textbook rentals, provides a cost-effective and convenient alternative to traditional textbook purchasing, significantly reducing expenses for price-conscious students. In addition to textbook rentals, Zookal features a digital video platform, test preparation applications, and textbook solutions, all aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The platform also provides on-demand access to verified learning materials and expert tutors, leveraging personalized learning and artificial intelligence to support students in developing problem-solving skills and mastering new concepts. Overall, Zookal is committed to facilitating the academic journey from high school through university.
Live Connected
Seed Round in 2010
Live Connected Limited is a mobile service provider based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in mobile plans and handsets. The company offers a range of services that include standard voice calls, national SMS and MMS, international SMS, and voicemail retrieval. Live Connected provides postpaid mobile services utilizing a 3G network, along with an online retail platform for purchasing mobile handsets and SIM cards.
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