Ellerston Capital

Ellerston Capital is an asset management firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in equity strategies, offering a range of investment products including separately managed accounts, wholesale funds, and retail offerings to financial advisers, institutions, and individual investors. With over $5.1 billion in funds under management as of February 2017, Ellerston Capital is dedicated to growing and protecting client wealth through careful investment. The firm employs a focused approach to identify exceptional stocks and design long-term portfolios that aim to deliver consistent performance. In addition to its core equity strategies, Ellerston Capital also engages in long-short equity and private equity investments.

Justin Diddams

Investment Director

David Keelan

Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager

Past deals in Australasia

Data Zoo

Series A in 2024
Data Zoo specializes in identity verification solutions that assist financial institutions, payment platforms, and fintech companies in accurately verifying consumer and business identities across over 170 jurisdictions. By leveraging a diverse range of authoritative data sources and advanced data sequencing techniques, Data Zoo offers a global, efficient, and secure alternative for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) verification and compliance processes. The company's technology includes an application programming interface that enables users to validate individual details against multiple reliable databases, facilitating digital onboarding, student screening, blockchain verification, and fraud detection. Data Zoo is trusted by leading financial institutions and payment providers to verify millions of customers while effectively minimizing fraud and risk. Headquartered in New Jersey, the company maintains offices in Amsterdam, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Aerologix

Seed Round in 2023
Aerologix is a technology platform focused on drone aerial vision, offering a service that connects clients with skilled drone pilots across Australia. Utilizing a patented algorithm and geolocation technology, Aerologix enables users to find qualified drone operators through its app and web-based platforms. This service is designed to optimize drone technology for various engagements, allowing companies to access on-demand drone data efficiently and safely. By streamlining the process of connecting clients with licensed pilots, Aerologix aims to save time and reduce costs for businesses needing aerial imaging solutions.

BiomeBank

Venture Round in 2022
BiomeBank is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing microbial therapies aimed at restoring human gut microbial ecology. The company has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of BIOMICTRA, the first donor-derived microbiome therapy, for the treatment of C. difficile infection in Australia. Utilizing its innovative Consortiome drug discovery platform, BiomeBank cultivates human gut microbiomes in bioreactors to identify and select bacterial strains with disease-specific functions. This platform has enabled the company to generate clinical data that supports the development of second-generation cultured microbiome therapies. The first of these, BB265, is designed to target Ulcerative Colitis and is expected to enter clinical trials in 2025. Through its research, BiomeBank aims to facilitate effective treatments and preventative measures for various diseases by optimizing gut health.

Aerologix

Seed Round in 2022
Aerologix is a technology platform focused on drone aerial vision, offering a service that connects clients with skilled drone pilots across Australia. Utilizing a patented algorithm and geolocation technology, Aerologix enables users to find qualified drone operators through its app and web-based platforms. This service is designed to optimize drone technology for various engagements, allowing companies to access on-demand drone data efficiently and safely. By streamlining the process of connecting clients with licensed pilots, Aerologix aims to save time and reduce costs for businesses needing aerial imaging solutions.

Vyro

Seed Round in 2022
Vyro is Australia's first virtual electric car showroom. You can compare, buy, and finance an electric automobile from the comfort of your own home thanks to the company's flawless internet purchasing experience.

Marketplacer

Venture Round in 2021
Marketplacer Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, specializing in online marketplace software designed to facilitate the creation of marketplaces for products, services, events, and bookings. Based in South Melbourne, Marketplacer's platform streamlines various functions, including seller management, order management, advertising management, returns, categorization, and logistics. It supports businesses in expanding their product and category offerings rapidly while providing valuable data insights to enhance customer experiences. The scalable nature of the platform allows it to serve a diverse range of marketplaces across the United States, Europe, and Australasia, enabling businesses to efficiently manage dropshipping, returns, and fulfillment across multiple storefronts. Marketplacer aims to simplify marketplace creation, allowing users to concentrate on community engagement and growth.

Prospection

Series B in 2021
Prospection Pty Ltd, established in 2009, is a Sydney-based software company specializing in healthcare data analytics. It develops SaaS platforms that transform complex healthcare data into actionable insights. Key products include PharmDash, which analyzes patient drug usage and treatment progression, and PharmMap, which integrates commercial and operational data using geospatial mapping. Prospection serves pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and hospitals worldwide, aiding them in optimizing drug performance and enhancing patient outcomes.

All G Foods

Seed Round in 2021
All G Foods is a company focused on creating alternative protein products through precision fermentation technologies. Established in November 2020 in Waterloo, South Australia, the company develops a diverse range of plant-based meat alternatives, including mince, sausages, chicken, and bacon. In addition to its meat substitutes, All G is advancing the production of next-generation dairy products, utilizing fermentation technology to create cow-free dairy proteins suitable for milk and other dairy items. The company's mission is to provide consumers with vegetarian options that replicate the taste and experience of traditional meat products.

Azupay

Venture Round in 2021
Azupay, established in 2019 and based in Woolloomooloo, Australia, specializes in real-time payment solutions. It offers a digital payment method, powered by PayID, enabling instant, credit card-free transactions for bill payments and online shopping. The company serves governments, banks, billers, and businesses, facilitating both consumer-to-business (C2B) and business-to-business (B2B) payments via Australia's New Payments Platform. Azupay's platform provides features such as settlement, online checkout, tracking, reconciliation, integration, and control, enhancing cash flow, reducing fraud, and simplifying payment management for clients.

Animoca Brands

Venture Round in 2021
Animoca Brands, established in 2019 and headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is a venture capital firm focused on the technology sector. It invests in and supports creators who leverage web3 and blockchain technologies to drive digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company develops and markets a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and educational products, utilizing gamification and blockchain to ensure transparency, security, and innovative business models.

Phocas

Venture Round in 2021
Phocas Limited develops cloud-based business intelligence software tailored for the manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, with additional offices in Denmark, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, Phocas serves a diverse clientele across North America, Europe, and Australia. Its software provides users with intuitive dashboards and fast data grids, enabling teams in management, sales, IT, finance, inventory, and purchasing to effectively analyze and utilize company data. Phocas focuses on delivering actionable insights that facilitate strategic decision-making and enhance performance in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, food and beverage, and healthcare. The platform allows users to drill down from high-level summaries to detailed transactions, transforming data into meaningful information that drives business success.

Prospecta Software

Series A in 2020
Prospecta is a provider of enterprise solutions that focus on master data governance and business collaboration, primarily through its offerings, Master Data Online (MDO) and ConnektHub (CKH). With over 15 years of experience in IT solution development, Prospecta aims to challenge traditional software implementations and enhance how organizations manage their data to improve business processes. The company's cloud platform delivers services related to data quality, supply chain collaboration, workforce safety, and enterprise asset data management. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in India and the USA, Prospecta serves a diverse clientele ranging from large multinational corporations and government agencies to small and medium enterprises. The company is dedicated to continuous improvement of its solutions, driven by customer feedback and evolving industry needs.

Marketplacer

Venture Round in 2020
Marketplacer Pty Ltd is an Australian company established in 2012, specializing in online marketplace software designed to facilitate the creation of marketplaces for products, services, events, and bookings. Based in South Melbourne, Marketplacer's platform streamlines various functions, including seller management, order management, advertising management, returns, categorization, and logistics. It supports businesses in expanding their product and category offerings rapidly while providing valuable data insights to enhance customer experiences. The scalable nature of the platform allows it to serve a diverse range of marketplaces across the United States, Europe, and Australasia, enabling businesses to efficiently manage dropshipping, returns, and fulfillment across multiple storefronts. Marketplacer aims to simplify marketplace creation, allowing users to concentrate on community engagement and growth.

Tyro Payments

Secondary Market in 2019
Tyro Payments is an Australian financial technology company that specializes in providing tailored payment solutions and business banking products for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the hospitality, retail, and health sectors. The company focuses on delivering routing payment solutions and is expanding its services into trade, accommodation, and various service industries. Tyro's offerings include industry-specific solutions designed for easy integration with point-of-sale systems, broad acceptance of various payment types, and a range of ancillary features. While historically concentrating on in-store sales, Tyro is also enhancing its capabilities in e-commerce by developing online payment gateways to better support digital transactions.

Ansarada

Series A in 2018
Ansarada is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions focused on information governance, catering primarily to organizations involved in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and other due diligence projects. The company offers a range of services, including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, asset lifecycle management, compliance management, and workflow management tools. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards and are designed to facilitate safe and efficient business transactions. The company's clientele includes investment banks, legal and accounting firms, corporate advisers, and financial institutions across various regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada operates under a Software as a Service model, generating revenue through subscription and transactional usage fees.

Genero

Funding Round in 2017
Genero Media Pty Ltd operates a cloud-based software platform designed to connect brands and agencies with a global network of creative professionals to facilitate video content creation and production. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in St Kilda, Australia, Genero offers a streamlined end-to-end workflow that enhances the efficiency of the video production process, replacing outdated manual methods. The platform supports clients throughout the entire production journey, from initial brief and creative ideation to final production and storage. By leveraging access to a vast pool of creative talent, Genero enables organizations to improve their content creation capabilities while ensuring high standards of speed, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Genero

Funding Round in 2016
Genero Media Pty Ltd operates a cloud-based software platform designed to connect brands and agencies with a global network of creative professionals to facilitate video content creation and production. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in St Kilda, Australia, Genero offers a streamlined end-to-end workflow that enhances the efficiency of the video production process, replacing outdated manual methods. The platform supports clients throughout the entire production journey, from initial brief and creative ideation to final production and storage. By leveraging access to a vast pool of creative talent, Genero enables organizations to improve their content creation capabilities while ensuring high standards of speed, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Friendsurance Australia

Seed Round in 2016
Friendsurance Australia, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Melbourne, operates as a peer-to-peer insurance provider, specializing in bike insurance and comprehensive coverage options. The company employs an innovative model that encourages small groups of customers to support one another, offering potential cashback on premiums for those who do not make claims. This approach aims to foster a sense of mutual support among policyholders, leveraging technology to enhance the insurance experience. By emphasizing community and social interaction, Friendsurance Australia seeks to redefine traditional insurance practices.

Hipages Group

Venture Round in 2015
Hipages Group is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in digital lead generation across three key sectors: home improvement, natural therapies, and pet services. Its flagship platform, hipages.com.au, is the leading site in the Australian home improvement sector, attracting over one million visitors monthly. The platform allows consumers to post job requests, enabling tradespeople, such as builders and electricians, to directly respond, simplifying the process of finding local contractors. Additionally, the Natural Therapy Pages directory caters to the alternative health sector, offering online visibility to practitioners like chiropractors and nutritionists. Pet Pages serves the pet industry by providing a classified platform for breeders and service providers. Hipages Group has received numerous accolades for its growth, employee satisfaction, and innovation, reflecting its prominence in the digital marketplace. The company primarily generates its revenue from Australia, with a growing presence in New Zealand through the Builderscrack platform.

Hipages Group

Venture Round in 2014
Hipages Group is a technology company based in Sydney, Australia, specializing in digital lead generation across three key sectors: home improvement, natural therapies, and pet services. Its flagship platform, hipages.com.au, is the leading site in the Australian home improvement sector, attracting over one million visitors monthly. The platform allows consumers to post job requests, enabling tradespeople, such as builders and electricians, to directly respond, simplifying the process of finding local contractors. Additionally, the Natural Therapy Pages directory caters to the alternative health sector, offering online visibility to practitioners like chiropractors and nutritionists. Pet Pages serves the pet industry by providing a classified platform for breeders and service providers. Hipages Group has received numerous accolades for its growth, employee satisfaction, and innovation, reflecting its prominence in the digital marketplace. The company primarily generates its revenue from Australia, with a growing presence in New Zealand through the Builderscrack platform.

Temando

Series A in 2012
Temando is an Australian company founded in 2009 that offers a cloud-based logistics platform to simplify fulfillment and delivery for retailers. Initially launched to address the complexities of a fragmented delivery infrastructure in Australia, Temando has expanded its services to key global markets, including the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. The platform connects with leading business systems to optimize multi-carrier fulfillment processes, unifying inventory management, carrier selection, shipping costs, and consumer locations. This integration allows retailers to enhance efficiency, maintain product margins, and gain total visibility over their logistics operations. Temando's technology aims to improve shipping experiences by providing delivery options and transparency, ultimately increasing conversion rates for retailers across both online and offline channels. The company serves notable clients such as Toy's R Us, Nike, and ASOS, positioning itself as a key player in the logistics and fulfillment sector.
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