Folklore Ventures

Folklore Ventures, founded in 2013 and based in Sydney, Australia, is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies in Australia and New Zealand. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as software, healthcare, robotics and automation, and decentralization. Comprising a team of investors, founders, and builders, Folklore Ventures aims to be a first cheque to forever investment partner, emphasizing the importance of founder vision and team potential from the outset.

Alister Coleman

Managing Partner

Past deals in New Zealand

Auror

Series C in 2024
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.

Auror

Series B in 2021
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.

Ansarada

Series A in 2018
Ansarada Group Limited is a global provider of cloud-based software solutions that focus on information governance and transaction management. The company offers a range of services including virtual data rooms, board management solutions, and compliance management tools, which are essential for businesses engaged in complex transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and joint ventures. Ansarada's virtual data rooms are recognized for their high security standards, supporting clients like investment banks, legal firms, and multinational corporations. The company's products, including its Athena Board Portal and Pathways governance platform, enhance operational efficiency and ensure critical information security throughout various business processes. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Ansarada serves a diverse client base across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, generating revenue through subscription and transactional fees.

Auror

Series A in 2018
Auror Limited offers a crime prevention platform that assists businesses and law enforcement in reporting incidents electronically. Their solution consolidates information about alleged offenders, enabling law enforcement to identify crime trends, recognize repeat offenders, and respond to real-time intelligence to enhance crime prevention efforts. The platform is customizable for various in-store incidents, such as shoplifting and fraud, and provides alerts to managers and security personnel about high-risk individuals. By facilitating collaboration with law enforcement and promoting community partnerships, Auror aims to reduce crime effectively. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Auror also has offices in Denver and Melbourne to support its retail clientele, which includes major global retailers. The company was previously known as Eyedentify Limited before rebranding in 2015.
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