Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird Ventures is a principal investment firm based in La Jolla, California, focusing on investments in emerging technology companies, information technology, software, biotechnology, and real estate development. Founded in 2012, Blackbird aims to support innovative entrepreneurs with ambitious ideas by investing in startups from their inception through to their growth stages. The firm has built a diverse portfolio valued at over $7 billion, featuring more than 100 companies across Australia and New Zealand, including notable startups like Propeller, Gilmour Space, Halter, Eucalyptus, and Harrison AI. Blackbird Ventures is dedicated to fostering generational ambition and ownership, making it a significant player in the venture capital landscape.

Alex Apoifis

Partner and COO

Phoebe Harrop

Partner

Tom Humphrey

Investor

Tip Piumsomboon

Principal

Niki Scevak

General Partner

Michael Tolo

Principal

Samantha Wong

General Partner

Mason Yates

Portfolio Analyst

Past deals in Australia

SafetyCulture

Venture Round in 2024
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Atticus

Venture Round in 2024
Atticus makes it easy to verify regulated documents—quickly, collaboratively and securely. Our software is trusted by over 17,000 professionals across five continents, including more than 90% of the Australian corporate legal market, 30% of UK Top 30 law firms, and companies in the ASX100 and FTSE100. People love the Atticus platform because it reduces stress in high-pressure, high-stakes work, and because it is a delight to use—powerful, intuitive, reliable and secure.

Gilmour Space

Series D in 2024
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, based in Pimpama, that specializes in developing low-cost hybrid rockets aimed at the small satellite market. The company focuses on creating hybrid launch vehicles that utilize proprietary 3D printed fuel, allowing for precise control over combustion patterns during ignition. This innovative approach is designed to provide research organizations and clients with a reliable and economical means of launching satellites into low Earth orbit. Gilmour Space is on track to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicles and G-Sat small satellite platforms in 2024.

Cyble

Series B in 2023
Cyble is a cybersecurity company that specializes in cyber intelligence software aimed at monitoring the dark web and cybercrime. The company offers a platform that provides comprehensive visibility into cyber threats and risks by automating risk assessment processes and integrating deep web intelligence. This enables governments and enterprises to detect, prioritize, and remediate security threats effectively. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Cyble has a global presence with offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India. By delivering timely intelligence and expert insights, Cyble empowers its clients to safeguard their citizens and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Cyble

Series B in 2023
Cyble is a cybersecurity company that specializes in cyber intelligence software aimed at monitoring the dark web and cybercrime. The company offers a platform that provides comprehensive visibility into cyber threats and risks by automating risk assessment processes and integrating deep web intelligence. This enables governments and enterprises to detect, prioritize, and remediate security threats effectively. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Cyble has a global presence with offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India. By delivering timely intelligence and expert insights, Cyble empowers its clients to safeguard their citizens and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series C in 2023
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.

Eucalyptus

Venture Round in 2023
Eucalyptus is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in developing and managing digital healthcare brands that facilitate telehealth consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to create a seamless experience for both healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing access to medical services. Its platform serves as a foundation for building effective and connected digital healthcare solutions.

Propeller Aero

Venture Round in 2023
Propeller Aero is a global leader in drone mapping and analytics solutions, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Denver, USA. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, the company provides innovative hardware and software products tailored for the construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries. Propeller's platform empowers worksites to measure and manage their operations effectively using user-friendly visual tools accessible from any device. This flexibility enhances worksite management efficiency and collaboration while helping to reduce costs and risks. Through its solutions, Propeller serves thousands of worksites worldwide, enabling teams to track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity with accuracy and safety.

Fable Food

Series A in 2023
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives primarily derived from shiitake mushrooms. Their products are designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat, providing a nutritious and healthy substitute for consumers. Fable's offerings are clean label and minimally processed, made entirely from natural plant-based ingredients. The company's products are widely available across Australia, including major retailers such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, Fable's products feature on various restaurant menus in Australia, Singapore, and the UK, catering to both food enthusiasts and those seeking vegan options.

Morse Micro

Series B in 2022
Morse Micro is a wireless integrated circuit solutions company focused on reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded by industry experts including Wi-Fi pioneers, the company is headquartered in Australia with additional offices in China and the United States. Morse Micro specializes in low-power wireless chips that enhance Wi-Fi connectivity across a wide range of IoT applications, such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial automation, and mobile devices. Their innovative technology allows for smaller and more cost-effective chips, facilitating a robust IoT ecosystem that supports connected devices operating over greater distances. The company's diverse team and strong portfolio of intellectual property position it as a key player in the evolving IoT market.

XY Sense

Seed Round in 2022
XY Sense is a proptech company founded by Alex Birch and Luke Murray, specializing in the development of privacy-preserving sensors and AI-powered analytics to enhance workplace environments. The company's sensors passively collect real-time data on office occupancy and movement, providing accurate workplace utilization analytics with a precision of less than 30 centimeters. This technology allows enterprise property teams to effectively monitor, plan, and optimize their office spaces. XY Sense has gained significant traction in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and has recently expanded its operations into the United States, positioning itself as a leader in workplace optimization solutions.

Edrolo

Series B in 2022
At Edrolo, our mission is simple: to improve education. We're an Australian, venture-backed edtech startup with global ambitions. We are all passionate about our mission and building a culture where we can all do the best work of our lives. Our belief is that all students should have access to the greatest teachers, people who bring subjects to life and inspire learning and passion. We believe students should have access to this regardless of where they live or what school they attend. Additionally, all schools should have access to powerful data to drive school improvement, which is accessible via our platform.

Cyble

Series A in 2022
Cyble is a cybersecurity company that specializes in cyber intelligence software aimed at monitoring the dark web and cybercrime. The company offers a platform that provides comprehensive visibility into cyber threats and risks by automating risk assessment processes and integrating deep web intelligence. This enables governments and enterprises to detect, prioritize, and remediate security threats effectively. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Cyble has a global presence with offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India. By delivering timely intelligence and expert insights, Cyble empowers its clients to safeguard their citizens and infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Eucalyptus

Series C in 2022
Eucalyptus is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in developing and managing digital healthcare brands that facilitate telehealth consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to create a seamless experience for both healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing access to medical services. Its platform serves as a foundation for building effective and connected digital healthcare solutions.

Dovetail

Series A in 2022
Dovetail Research Pty. Ltd. is a company based in Surry Hills, Australia, that offers a cloud-based platform designed for user research and customer feedback. Established in 2016, Dovetail's software enables teams to analyze, organize, collaborate, and store research data and insights efficiently. The platform allows researchers, analysts, designers, and product managers to consolidate user research materials, including notes, transcripts, images, videos, and audio recordings, into a single location. By facilitating the analysis of qualitative data, Dovetail helps users identify patterns and insights derived from various research methods such as interviews and usability testing. This collaborative environment allows organizations to share findings and work together in real-time, enhancing the overall effectiveness of their research efforts. Dovetail serves a global customer base, providing essential tools for effective decision-making based on user feedback.

Inventia Life

Series B in 2021
Inventia Life Science Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2013 and based in Alexandria. It specializes in 3D bioprinting technology aimed at enhancing cell-based research and clinical applications. The company develops, manufactures, and sells equipment, reagents, and bio-inks—both natural and synthetic—designed for advanced medical research. Inventia's innovative approach focuses on creating low-cost and standardized methods for producing three-dimensional human tissue and organ models. This technology is intended to accelerate cancer research, drug discovery, and advancements in regenerative medicine. By providing a comprehensive suite of hardware, software, consumables, and customized protocols, Inventia Life Science facilitates the flexible production of 3D cell-based assays, significantly impacting the medical research landscape.

Harrison.ai

Series B in 2021
Harrison.ai is a clinician-led healthcare AI company based in Barongarook, Victoria, Australia, founded in 2018. The company specializes in using deep learning technology to enhance the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for patients. By developing AI-enabled tools that seamlessly integrate into existing clinical workflows, Harrison.ai aims to empower healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes. Its proprietary IVY deep learning model analyzes comprehensive video feeds from embryo scopes, outperforming traditional AI tools that rely on still images. Harrison.ai combines deep learning expertise with clinical experience to address significant challenges in healthcare, focusing on the continuous innovation and commercialization of efficient and affordable healthcare products and services.

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.

Canva

Venture Round in 2021
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Forage

Series B in 2021
Forage (formerly InsideSherpa) partners with leading companies to deliver free open-access training courses for candidates. Any candidate can enroll in the company-backed courses to build career skills, visibility, and experience. The platform runs on various virtual training courses including with KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, GE, BCG, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Citi, Deloitte, Accenture, and others. There are +1 million students in the Forage ecosystem.

Dovetail

Seed Round in 2021
Dovetail Research Pty. Ltd. is a company based in Surry Hills, Australia, that offers a cloud-based platform designed for user research and customer feedback. Established in 2016, Dovetail's software enables teams to analyze, organize, collaborate, and store research data and insights efficiently. The platform allows researchers, analysts, designers, and product managers to consolidate user research materials, including notes, transcripts, images, videos, and audio recordings, into a single location. By facilitating the analysis of qualitative data, Dovetail helps users identify patterns and insights derived from various research methods such as interviews and usability testing. This collaborative environment allows organizations to share findings and work together in real-time, enhancing the overall effectiveness of their research efforts. Dovetail serves a global customer base, providing essential tools for effective decision-making based on user feedback.

Eucalyptus

Series B in 2021
Eucalyptus is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in developing and managing digital healthcare brands that facilitate telehealth consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to create a seamless experience for both healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing access to medical services. Its platform serves as a foundation for building effective and connected digital healthcare solutions.

Gilmour Space

Series C in 2021
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, based in Pimpama, that specializes in developing low-cost hybrid rockets aimed at the small satellite market. The company focuses on creating hybrid launch vehicles that utilize proprietary 3D printed fuel, allowing for precise control over combustion patterns during ignition. This innovative approach is designed to provide research organizations and clients with a reliable and economical means of launching satellites into low Earth orbit. Gilmour Space is on track to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicles and G-Sat small satellite platforms in 2024.

SafetyCulture

Series D in 2021
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Canva

Venture Round in 2021
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Fable Food

Seed Round in 2021
Fable Food Co is a company that specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives primarily derived from shiitake mushrooms. Their products are designed to replicate the taste and texture of traditional meat, providing a nutritious and healthy substitute for consumers. Fable's offerings are clean label and minimally processed, made entirely from natural plant-based ingredients. The company's products are widely available across Australia, including major retailers such as Harris Farm Markets, Coles, and Woolworths, as well as through meal delivery services like Marley Spoon and Dinnerly. Additionally, Fable's products feature on various restaurant menus in Australia, Singapore, and the UK, catering to both food enthusiasts and those seeking vegan options.

Morse Micro

Series A in 2020
Morse Micro is a wireless integrated circuit solutions company focused on reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded by industry experts including Wi-Fi pioneers, the company is headquartered in Australia with additional offices in China and the United States. Morse Micro specializes in low-power wireless chips that enhance Wi-Fi connectivity across a wide range of IoT applications, such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial automation, and mobile devices. Their innovative technology allows for smaller and more cost-effective chips, facilitating a robust IoT ecosystem that supports connected devices operating over greater distances. The company's diverse team and strong portfolio of intellectual property position it as a key player in the evolving IoT market.

SafetyCulture

Series C in 2020
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

XY Sense

Seed Round in 2020
XY Sense is a proptech company founded by Alex Birch and Luke Murray, specializing in the development of privacy-preserving sensors and AI-powered analytics to enhance workplace environments. The company's sensors passively collect real-time data on office occupancy and movement, providing accurate workplace utilization analytics with a precision of less than 30 centimeters. This technology allows enterprise property teams to effectively monitor, plan, and optimize their office spaces. XY Sense has gained significant traction in Australia and the Asia Pacific region and has recently expanded its operations into the United States, positioning itself as a leader in workplace optimization solutions.

Propeller Aero

Series B in 2020
Propeller Aero is a global leader in drone mapping and analytics solutions, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Denver, USA. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, the company provides innovative hardware and software products tailored for the construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries. Propeller's platform empowers worksites to measure and manage their operations effectively using user-friendly visual tools accessible from any device. This flexibility enhances worksite management efficiency and collaboration while helping to reduce costs and risks. Through its solutions, Propeller serves thousands of worksites worldwide, enabling teams to track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity with accuracy and safety.

Canva

Venture Round in 2020
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Eucalyptus

Series A in 2020
Eucalyptus is a healthcare technology company founded in 2019 and based in Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in developing and managing digital healthcare brands that facilitate telehealth consultations, pharmacy delivery, and ongoing patient care. By integrating these services, Eucalyptus aims to create a seamless experience for both healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing access to medical services. Its platform serves as a foundation for building effective and connected digital healthcare solutions.

SafetyCulture

Series C in 2020
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Dovetail

Seed Round in 2020
Dovetail Research Pty. Ltd. is a company based in Surry Hills, Australia, that offers a cloud-based platform designed for user research and customer feedback. Established in 2016, Dovetail's software enables teams to analyze, organize, collaborate, and store research data and insights efficiently. The platform allows researchers, analysts, designers, and product managers to consolidate user research materials, including notes, transcripts, images, videos, and audio recordings, into a single location. By facilitating the analysis of qualitative data, Dovetail helps users identify patterns and insights derived from various research methods such as interviews and usability testing. This collaborative environment allows organizations to share findings and work together in real-time, enhancing the overall effectiveness of their research efforts. Dovetail serves a global customer base, providing essential tools for effective decision-making based on user feedback.

Canva

Series E in 2019
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Morse Micro

Series A in 2019
Morse Micro is a wireless integrated circuit solutions company focused on reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded by industry experts including Wi-Fi pioneers, the company is headquartered in Australia with additional offices in China and the United States. Morse Micro specializes in low-power wireless chips that enhance Wi-Fi connectivity across a wide range of IoT applications, such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial automation, and mobile devices. Their innovative technology allows for smaller and more cost-effective chips, facilitating a robust IoT ecosystem that supports connected devices operating over greater distances. The company's diverse team and strong portfolio of intellectual property position it as a key player in the evolving IoT market.

Canva

Series D in 2019
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Skedulo

Series B in 2019
Skedulo is a software company specializing in mobile workforce management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of enterprises and mid-market companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Skedulo provides tools that facilitate the intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of field resources. Its platform integrates seamlessly with major systems such as Salesforce and ServiceNow, as well as with various other systems of record. This flexibility allows organizations to connect their operations, scheduling, and back-office teams with mobile workers effectively. Skedulo has successfully supported over 150 companies in managing more than 5 million appointments globally, helping them gain a clearer understanding of workforce capacity and availability. With additional offices in North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, Skedulo continues to empower businesses to streamline their workforce management processes.

Oceania Financial Capital

Series A in 2019
Oceania Financial Capital is a cryptocurrency market maker and a margin trading advisory provider based in Sydney, Australia. As a registered DCE with Austrac, Oceania supports liquidity of over 20 cryptocurrency exchanges, and over 6000 users with MTA, a perpetual futures trading autopilot tool powered by insurance-covered trading mode. Our vision is to maximize the bitcoin adoption and to make the cryptocurrency market mainstream by 2035.

Gilmour Space

Series B in 2018
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, based in Pimpama, that specializes in developing low-cost hybrid rockets aimed at the small satellite market. The company focuses on creating hybrid launch vehicles that utilize proprietary 3D printed fuel, allowing for precise control over combustion patterns during ignition. This innovative approach is designed to provide research organizations and clients with a reliable and economical means of launching satellites into low Earth orbit. Gilmour Space is on track to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicles and G-Sat small satellite platforms in 2024.

Propeller Aero

Series A in 2018
Propeller Aero is a global leader in drone mapping and analytics solutions, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Denver, USA. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, the company provides innovative hardware and software products tailored for the construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries. Propeller's platform empowers worksites to measure and manage their operations effectively using user-friendly visual tools accessible from any device. This flexibility enhances worksite management efficiency and collaboration while helping to reduce costs and risks. Through its solutions, Propeller serves thousands of worksites worldwide, enabling teams to track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity with accuracy and safety.

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.

SafetyCulture

Series C in 2018
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

black.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Black.ai is an Australian company established in 2017, specializing in the development of an automation platform and distributed perception stack aimed at enhancing autonomous decision-making and robotic service delivery in retail and industrial settings. The company focuses on large format retailers, offering solutions that help prevent theft and boost revenue through real-time decision-making and improved staff responses. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to map stores in real-time using multi-dimensional sensors, enabling the observation and analysis of human behavior and movement within retail environments. This technology facilitates the detection of interactions and significant events, allowing store owners to manage inventory more effectively and minimize losses.

Canva

Series C in 2018
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Morse Micro

Seed Round in 2017
Morse Micro is a wireless integrated circuit solutions company focused on reinventing Wi-Fi for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded by industry experts including Wi-Fi pioneers, the company is headquartered in Australia with additional offices in China and the United States. Morse Micro specializes in low-power wireless chips that enhance Wi-Fi connectivity across a wide range of IoT applications, such as surveillance systems, access control, industrial automation, and mobile devices. Their innovative technology allows for smaller and more cost-effective chips, facilitating a robust IoT ecosystem that supports connected devices operating over greater distances. The company's diverse team and strong portfolio of intellectual property position it as a key player in the evolving IoT market.

black.ai

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

Ortto

Venture Round in 2017
Ortto is a marketing automation platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in unifying customer data for businesses in ecommerce and SaaS sectors. The company has developed software that integrates customer data, messaging, artificial intelligence, and analytics to enhance marketing strategies. With a customer base exceeding 10,000 globally, Ortto's platform allows users to break down data silos, create detailed customer segments, and engage audiences through personalized multi-channel messaging. The automation capabilities enable users to streamline actions such as lead assignments while providing robust reporting tools to track user behavior, attribution, and key performance metrics. Ortto has successfully raised $32 million in funding from notable investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Blackbird Ventures.

Gilmour Space

Series A in 2017
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, based in Pimpama, that specializes in developing low-cost hybrid rockets aimed at the small satellite market. The company focuses on creating hybrid launch vehicles that utilize proprietary 3D printed fuel, allowing for precise control over combustion patterns during ignition. This innovative approach is designed to provide research organizations and clients with a reliable and economical means of launching satellites into low Earth orbit. Gilmour Space is on track to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicles and G-Sat small satellite platforms in 2024.

Fleet Space Technologies

Series A in 2017
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.

Morse Micro

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

SafetyCulture

Series B in 2016
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Propeller Aero

Series A in 2016
Propeller Aero is a global leader in drone mapping and analytics solutions, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with an additional office in Denver, USA. Founded in 2014 by Francis Vierboom and Rory San Miguel, the company provides innovative hardware and software products tailored for the construction, aggregates, mining, and waste management industries. Propeller's platform empowers worksites to measure and manage their operations effectively using user-friendly visual tools accessible from any device. This flexibility enhances worksite management efficiency and collaboration while helping to reduce costs and risks. Through its solutions, Propeller serves thousands of worksites worldwide, enabling teams to track, inspect, and report on job progress and productivity with accuracy and safety.

Canva

Series B in 2016
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Hey Influencers

Seed Round in 2016
Hey Influencers is an influencer marketing and advertising platform based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2016. The company specializes in connecting brands with social media influencers globally, facilitating the creation of effective marketing campaigns. By carefully selecting influencers based on their content quality, reach, engagement, and relevance, Hey Influencers enables brands to engage audiences in a trusted format. The platform offers an end-to-end solution that streamlines the collaboration process, allowing for seamless activation of campaigns that resonate with target demographics.

Redbubble

Venture Round in 2016
Redbubble is an online art community and marketplace that features stationery, apparel, wall art, cases and skins, housewares, and bags made by artists worldwide. It also operates a blog with creative production tips tutorials, interviews, and more. Redbubble was launched by Martin Hosking, Peter Styles, and Paul Vanzella in 2006 and its operations are based in Melbourne, Australia.

Gilmour Space

Venture Round in 2016
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, based in Pimpama, that specializes in developing low-cost hybrid rockets aimed at the small satellite market. The company focuses on creating hybrid launch vehicles that utilize proprietary 3D printed fuel, allowing for precise control over combustion patterns during ignition. This innovative approach is designed to provide research organizations and clients with a reliable and economical means of launching satellites into low Earth orbit. Gilmour Space is on track to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicles and G-Sat small satellite platforms in 2024.

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.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Propeller Aero

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

SafetyCulture

Series A in 2015
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Ortto

Series B in 2015
Ortto is a marketing automation platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in unifying customer data for businesses in ecommerce and SaaS sectors. The company has developed software that integrates customer data, messaging, artificial intelligence, and analytics to enhance marketing strategies. With a customer base exceeding 10,000 globally, Ortto's platform allows users to break down data silos, create detailed customer segments, and engage audiences through personalized multi-channel messaging. The automation capabilities enable users to streamline actions such as lead assignments while providing robust reporting tools to track user behavior, attribution, and key performance metrics. Ortto has successfully raised $32 million in funding from notable investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Blackbird Ventures.

Edrolo

Series A in 2015
At Edrolo, our mission is simple: to improve education. We're an Australian, venture-backed edtech startup with global ambitions. We are all passionate about our mission and building a culture where we can all do the best work of our lives. Our belief is that all students should have access to the greatest teachers, people who bring subjects to life and inspire learning and passion. We believe students should have access to this regardless of where they live or what school they attend. Additionally, all schools should have access to powerful data to drive school improvement, which is accessible via our platform.

Canva

Series A in 2015
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Propeller Aero

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

CoinJar

Venture Round in 2015
CoinJar is an Australian digital currency platform launched in 2013 in Melbourne that facilitates the buying and selling of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. It enables merchants to accept bitcoin payments across various sectors, including retail, charities, electronics, and fashion. CoinJar also offers an application that integrates with a debit card, allowing users to spend digital currencies in their daily transactions. The platform prioritizes security through multi-factor authentication, ensuring the protection of users' assets. By providing tools for both consumers and businesses, CoinJar aims to create a seamless experience for integrating digital currencies into everyday life.

Nexus Notes

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

Vennd

Seed Round in 2015
Vennd is a Sydney-based company that offers a range of blockchains-as-a-service solutions. It enables users to digitize and register their assets on the blockchain, allowing high levels of trade and interoperability between services. It was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales.

Skedulo

Seed Round in 2014
Skedulo is a software company specializing in mobile workforce management solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of enterprises and mid-market companies. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, Skedulo provides tools that facilitate the intelligent scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of field resources. Its platform integrates seamlessly with major systems such as Salesforce and ServiceNow, as well as with various other systems of record. This flexibility allows organizations to connect their operations, scheduling, and back-office teams with mobile workers effectively. Skedulo has successfully supported over 150 companies in managing more than 5 million appointments globally, helping them gain a clearer understanding of workforce capacity and availability. With additional offices in North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom, Skedulo continues to empower businesses to streamline their workforce management processes.

Canva

Seed Round in 2014
Canva, Inc. is a graphic design software provider based in Surry Hills, Australia, established in 2012. The company operates an online platform that enables users to create a variety of visual content, including presentations and social media graphics, using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Canva offers a diverse library of layouts, images, photo filters, icons, and fonts, which allows users to personalize their designs without needing advanced software skills. Additionally, Canva provides a plug-in called Canva Button for third-party websites, facilitating graphic creation for their users. The platform serves a wide range of customers, including photographers, illustrators, and designers, with the goal of making design more accessible to everyone.

Ortto

Series B in 2014
Ortto is a marketing automation platform based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in unifying customer data for businesses in ecommerce and SaaS sectors. The company has developed software that integrates customer data, messaging, artificial intelligence, and analytics to enhance marketing strategies. With a customer base exceeding 10,000 globally, Ortto's platform allows users to break down data silos, create detailed customer segments, and engage audiences through personalized multi-channel messaging. The automation capabilities enable users to streamline actions such as lead assignments while providing robust reporting tools to track user behavior, attribution, and key performance metrics. Ortto has successfully raised $32 million in funding from notable investors, including Salesforce Ventures and Blackbird Ventures.

Shoes of Prey

Series A in 2014
Shoes of Prey Pty Ltd. is a global retail brand specializing in custom-made women's footwear. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company allows customers to design their ideal shoes, including styles such as ballet flats, stilettos, sandals, oxfords, and wedges. By offering an online platform, Shoes of Prey enables women to select various attributes like heel height, toe shape, fabric, leather, color, and embellishments, ensuring a personalized shopping experience. The company operates both online and through physical stores located in cities such as Bellevue, Newport Beach, San Francisco, Paramus, Oak Brook, Arlington, and Sydney. Over the years, Shoes of Prey has received multiple accolades, including distinctions for Online Retailer of the Year and Store Design of the Year at the World Retail Awards in 2013.

CoinJar

Venture Round in 2013
CoinJar is an Australian digital currency platform launched in 2013 in Melbourne that facilitates the buying and selling of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies. It enables merchants to accept bitcoin payments across various sectors, including retail, charities, electronics, and fashion. CoinJar also offers an application that integrates with a debit card, allowing users to spend digital currencies in their daily transactions. The platform prioritizes security through multi-factor authentication, ensuring the protection of users' assets. By providing tools for both consumers and businesses, CoinJar aims to create a seamless experience for integrating digital currencies into everyday life.

SafetyCulture

Seed Round in 2013
SafetyCulture Pty Ltd is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, that specializes in developing mobile applications aimed at improving workplace safety and operational efficiency. Its flagship product, SafetyCulture iAuditor, enables real-time audits and inspections across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. The platform allows teams to digitize inspections, manage assets, and report issues, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. SafetyCulture offers customizable solutions focused on health and safety management, risk compliance, and sustainability, enhancing productivity and visibility for organizations. Founded in 1999 and originally known as Wades Business Solutions Pty Ltd, the company rebranded in 2010 and has since expanded its presence with offices in Kansas City, Manchester, Townsville, and Manila.

Edrolo

Seed Round in 2013
At Edrolo, our mission is simple: to improve education. We're an Australian, venture-backed edtech startup with global ambitions. We are all passionate about our mission and building a culture where we can all do the best work of our lives. Our belief is that all students should have access to the greatest teachers, people who bring subjects to life and inspire learning and passion. We believe students should have access to this regardless of where they live or what school they attend. Additionally, all schools should have access to powerful data to drive school improvement, which is accessible via our platform.

IRL Gaming

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