Rampersand

Rampersand is a Melbourne-based venture capital firm established in 2013, specializing in early-stage investments, primarily targeting late seed to Series A financing. The firm invests in a broad range of sectors, including enterprise software, technology, fintech, mobile, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, augmented reality, logistics, and transportation. Rampersand focuses on supporting Australian technology founders and companies, with a commitment to nurturing their growth into significant national and global players. The firm typically invests between $0.15 million and $3 million in startups based in Australia, New Zealand, Silicon Valley, Israel, Europe, and Asia. With a strong track record of working with successful startups, Rampersand emphasizes that companies require more than just capital for success, leveraging its experience to guide investments toward achieving substantial exits.

Martin Casey

Partner

Jim Cassidy

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Scott Dommett

Associate

Abhishek Maran

Investment Associate

Paul Naphtali

Co-Founder, Managing Partner

Taryn Pieterse

Investment Principal

Past deals in Australasia

Hatch

Seed Round in 2024
Hatch is a recruiting platform that allows businesses to recruit people in a variety of professions. They assist individuals and teams in presenting their true selves so that they may discover their actual match and connect from the start. Hatch simplifies best practice, unbiased hiring so that every candidate has a fair chance. Hatch is headquartered in Australian Capital Territory, Australia and was founded in 2017.

Cake

Grant in 2023
Equity should be a piece of cake. We’re on a mission to simplify companies issuing and transferring shares, options and notes, and keeping your owners sweet. Started in Australia, we now help startups in Singapore, US, UK, India, UAE, New Zealand and growing fast!

mx51

Series B in 2022
mx51 is a Sydney-based company founded in 2016 by Magnus Hsu that specializes in payment solutions for businesses. The company provides a payments as a service platform, utilizing bank-grade technology to enhance merchant experiences. By partnering with acquirers and payment providers, mx51 facilitates seamless connections between point-of-sale systems and electronic funds transfers, thereby improving the speed and ease of financial transactions. Its scalable cloud-based technology aims to support businesses in navigating the complexities of the global market, enabling them to thrive in an ever-evolving commerce landscape.

Cake

Seed Round in 2022
Equity should be a piece of cake. We’re on a mission to simplify companies issuing and transferring shares, options and notes, and keeping your owners sweet. Started in Australia, we now help startups in Singapore, US, UK, India, UAE, New Zealand and growing fast!

Muso

Seed Round in 2021
Muso is a live-entertainment start-up born in Melbourne and now operating Australia-wide. We help venues create better live entertainment experiences and help artists find more gigs to create more revenue opportunities. We leverage technology to make things more efficient, fair and transparent to ultimately make live music more accessible to more people. Eventually we hope that every venue will be a live music venue but until then we’ll work on changing one at a time.

Matrak Industries

Series A in 2021
Matrak Industries Pty Ltd, established in 2014 and located in Southbank, Australia, specializes in providing a material and delivery tracking software solution tailored for the construction industry. The company's platform enhances visibility into the entire supply chain, enabling teams to monitor the movement of materials from manufacturing to installation. By offering a centralized source of information, Matrak simplifies the complexities associated with material interactions and operational management. Additionally, the software fosters collaboration through a global network, allowing users to work more effectively together throughout the construction process.

Dexibit

Seed Round in 2019
Dexibit Limited is an analytics company based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing online analytics and integration services tailored for visitation, collection, and venue management. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to collect and analyze visitor data, helping venues such as museums, galleries, zoos, and performing arts centers understand visitor behavior and preferences. Dexibit aims to democratize data access through its self-service analytics tools and built-in visualizations, enabling organizations to engage new visitors and enhance their return on investment. In addition to its core analytics services, Dexibit also offers hardware accessories and digital consulting to support the needs of cultural and recreational venues both in New Zealand and internationally.

Sapia

Series A in 2017
Sapia is a team of data scientists, artificial intelligence experts, IO psychologists and recruitment industry veterans who’ve joined together on a mission to change the way candidate assessment is done, by leveraging the power of smart technology. We believe all people decisions should be based on data and analytics – not gut feeling. With the help of technology, we want to level the candidate playing field and help reduce unconscious biases in the hiring process. Offices in the US, UK and Australia.

Sapia

Series A in 2016
Sapia is a team of data scientists, artificial intelligence experts, IO psychologists and recruitment industry veterans who’ve joined together on a mission to change the way candidate assessment is done, by leveraging the power of smart technology. We believe all people decisions should be based on data and analytics – not gut feeling. With the help of technology, we want to level the candidate playing field and help reduce unconscious biases in the hiring process. Offices in the US, UK and Australia.

Assembly Payments

Series A in 2016
Assembly Payments Pty. Ltd. is an online payment platform based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2013. Originally established as PromisePay Pty. Ltd., the company rebranded in February 2017. Assembly Payments offers a flexible end-to-end solution that allows businesses to accept, manage, and disburse payments in various ways. The platform aims to simplify the payment process for businesses that face challenges with traditional systems, addressing issues related to fraud, security, compliance, and customer service. As a subsidiary of PromisePay Pte Ltd., Assembly Payments focuses on enhancing user experiences and creating new business value through its comprehensive payment solutions.

Assembly Payments

Venture Round in 2015
Assembly Payments Pty. Ltd. is an online payment platform based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2013. Originally established as PromisePay Pty. Ltd., the company rebranded in February 2017. Assembly Payments offers a flexible end-to-end solution that allows businesses to accept, manage, and disburse payments in various ways. The platform aims to simplify the payment process for businesses that face challenges with traditional systems, addressing issues related to fraud, security, compliance, and customer service. As a subsidiary of PromisePay Pte Ltd., Assembly Payments focuses on enhancing user experiences and creating new business value through its comprehensive payment solutions.

Tzukuri

Seed Round in 2015
Tzukuri designs and develops wearable technology products. It offers sunglasses that integrate with an iPhone app, which alerts users if they leave their sunglasses behind somewhere, and shows where they left them. The app also recognizes when users leave iPhones behind and rings extra loudly to alert them. Tzukuri was co-founded by Allen Liao, Michael Sutton, and Will Cannings in 2013 and is based in Sydney, Australia.

Tiger Pistol

Series A in 2014
Tiger Pistol Pty Ltd is an Australian company that specializes in a social advertising platform designed to streamline and enhance social media marketing for businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cremorne, Australia, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and London, Tiger Pistol provides a range of services, including its TP SELECT and TP NETWORK offerings. TP SELECT automates the setup and publication of Facebook and Instagram campaigns for agencies working with local businesses, while TP NETWORK allows brands to run tailored campaigns through a network of local businesses. The platform facilitates high-performance advertising by connecting enterprise brands, resellers, and agencies, enabling them to reach and engage new customers within their communities. As a recognized Meta Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads globally, managing over 500,000 campaigns annually across 22 markets.

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.

School Places

Seed Round in 2014
School Places is an online marketplace designed to connect parents with private school vacancies in Australia. The platform allows parents to search for and enroll their children in leading private schools, often at discounted rates. By partnering with these schools, School Places facilitates dynamic pricing for available spots, enabling schools to optimize their revenue while filling vacancies that might otherwise go unfilled. Schools have the flexibility to set their own discounts and determine the duration of these offers. This arrangement benefits all stakeholders: schools enhance their funding, existing parents enjoy improved facilities and reduced pressure on future fee increases, and new parents gain access to quality education at a more affordable price. Overall, School Places streamlines the school selection process for families while supporting the financial health of private schools.

Tiger Pistol

Seed Round in 2013
Tiger Pistol Pty Ltd is an Australian company that specializes in a social advertising platform designed to streamline and enhance social media marketing for businesses. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cremorne, Australia, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and London, Tiger Pistol provides a range of services, including its TP SELECT and TP NETWORK offerings. TP SELECT automates the setup and publication of Facebook and Instagram campaigns for agencies working with local businesses, while TP NETWORK allows brands to run tailored campaigns through a network of local businesses. The platform facilitates high-performance advertising by connecting enterprise brands, resellers, and agencies, enabling them to reach and engage new customers within their communities. As a recognized Meta Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads globally, managing over 500,000 campaigns annually across 22 markets.
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