Main Sequence Ventures

Main Sequence Ventures focuses on investing in innovative founders who are developing the next generation of global industries through deep tech and frontier technologies. The firm is supported by the Australian National Science Agency, CSIRO, the Australian Federal Government, and various private investors. Its investment strategy is rooted in utilizing cutting-edge research from prominent Australian public research organizations, including CSIRO and the country's 41 universities, as well as other industry research agencies. This approach aims to foster advancements that can transform industries and drive economic growth.

Alezeia Brown

Investment Manager

Phil Morle

Partner

Danielle Haj Moussa

Analyst

Jun Qu

Investment Manager

Alejandra Romero

Investment Analyst

Elaine Stead

Principal

Mike Zimmerman

Partner

Past deals in Space Industry

Swoop Aero

Series B in 2022
Swoop Aero Pty Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, specializes in autonomous air transport as a service. The company is recognized for its expertise in building and operating air transportation networks, particularly in challenging environments. Swoop Aero distinguishes itself by gaining practical knowledge through real-world experience rather than theoretical study, positioning itself as a leader in the development of autonomous air transport solutions.

FluroSat

Series B in 2022
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

QuintessenceLabs

Series B in 2021
The Global Leader in Quantum Security. The company has developed a suite of data security technology, products, and solutions to secure valuable digital information in-transit, at-rest or in-use. By centralizing the management and control of data-security policy and harnessing quantum science properties to strengthen data security solutions, its solutions maximize security, increase ROI from existing assets, and reduce data-security complexities. Customers include financial services companies such as Westpac Group, a leading Australian bank, Technology providers, such as NetDocuments, a cloud storage provider for the legal industry, and PKWare, federal customers such as the US State Department, and defence primes such as Boeing Corporation and Northrop Grumman.

FluroSat

Series A in 2021
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Gilmour Space

Series C in 2021
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pimpama, Australia, focuses on developing low-cost hybrid rockets specifically designed for the small satellite market. The company aims to provide reliable and affordable launch solutions for satellites weighing up to 400 kg. By utilizing proprietary 3D printed fuel, Gilmour Space enhances control over the combustion process, which allows for tailored performance during launches. The firm is positioned to serve research organizations and various clients seeking dedicated access to low Earth orbit, with commercial launches expected to commence from 2020.

Myriota

Series B in 2020
Myriota Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company based in Adelaide that specializes in developing low-power micro transmitters designed for satellite connectivity. Established in 2015, Myriota focuses on providing secure data transmission solutions for a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly in remote areas. Their technology enables the transmission of small data packets via low earth orbit satellites, facilitating efficient communication for industries such as agriculture, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, and defense. Myriota’s products are utilized for monitoring assets, irrigation, livestock, and environmental conditions, allowing users to make informed, data-driven decisions while minimizing costs and improving operational efficiency.

Advanced Navigation

Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, is a privately owned company that develops and manufactures advanced navigational technologies and robotics. Established in 2012, it offers a range of products, including acoustic underwater navigation systems, Fog GNSS/INS, MEMS AHRS, MEMS GNSS/INS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and subsea INS. The company's founders possess a background in mission-critical robotics designed to military specifications, which is reflected in the quality and reliability of its products. Advanced Navigation employs engineers with specialized expertise in various fields, including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and algorithms, ensuring high standards in both hardware and software development.

Advanced Navigation

Series A in 2019
Advanced Navigation Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia, is a privately owned company that develops and manufactures advanced navigational technologies and robotics. Established in 2012, it offers a range of products, including acoustic underwater navigation systems, Fog GNSS/INS, MEMS AHRS, MEMS GNSS/INS, logging and post-processing units, satellite compasses, speed sensors, subsea antennas, and subsea INS. The company's founders possess a background in mission-critical robotics designed to military specifications, which is reflected in the quality and reliability of its products. Advanced Navigation employs engineers with specialized expertise in various fields, including sensors, GNSS, inertial navigation, RF technologies, acoustics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and algorithms, ensuring high standards in both hardware and software development.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2019
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Gilmour Space

Series B in 2018
Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pimpama, Australia, focuses on developing low-cost hybrid rockets specifically designed for the small satellite market. The company aims to provide reliable and affordable launch solutions for satellites weighing up to 400 kg. By utilizing proprietary 3D printed fuel, Gilmour Space enhances control over the combustion process, which allows for tailored performance during launches. The firm is positioned to serve research organizations and various clients seeking dedicated access to low Earth orbit, with commercial launches expected to commence from 2020.

Indee Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Indee Labs is developing hardware for gene delivery. Our hardware is uniquely positioned for the efficient development and scalable manufacture of gene-modified cell therapies such as chimeric antigen receptor T cells. The technology is being developed with the help of the Australian National Fabrication Facility. We are alumni of NSW Health, IndieBio, Y Combinator and MBC Biolabs (née QB3@953). We are opening up an office in Sydney and have lab space at Bonneville Labs in Berkeley.

Myriota

Series A in 2018
Myriota Pty. Ltd. is an Australian company based in Adelaide that specializes in developing low-power micro transmitters designed for satellite connectivity. Established in 2015, Myriota focuses on providing secure data transmission solutions for a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) applications, particularly in remote areas. Their technology enables the transmission of small data packets via low earth orbit satellites, facilitating efficient communication for industries such as agriculture, oil and gas, mining, environmental monitoring, and defense. Myriota’s products are utilized for monitoring assets, irrigation, livestock, and environmental conditions, allowing users to make informed, data-driven decisions while minimizing costs and improving operational efficiency.

FluroSat

Seed Round in 2017
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.
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