Startmate

Startmate is an accelerator based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2010. It focuses on supporting exceptional founders and operators by providing a three-month program designed for technically-oriented entrepreneurs aiming to build impactful companies. Startmate invests AUD $120,000 for a 7.5% equity stake, which includes a $75,000 investment during the program. Participants benefit from mentorship by over 40 successful founders, legal counsel, and a one-week trip to Silicon Valley. The program culminates in two demo days, held in Sydney and Melbourne, where startups present to early-stage investors. Startmate's mission is to foster innovation and growth in the Australian and New Zealand startup ecosystems.

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Tendl

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Tendl is A tool for streamlining the submission process for organizations, making it easier to seize opportunities and achieve better outcomes.

Chirp Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Chirp revolutionizes B2B SaaS sales by tackling the persistent challenges of deal qualification and fragmented data. Our agentic AI platform eliminates the need for manual research and tedious CRM updates, directly addressing the pain points of sales teams overwhelmed by disparate data silos. Chirp unifies crucial sales information, providing actionable insights through a specialized, sales-first AI that remembers your unique deal flows and playbooks. Unlike generic AI, Chirp natively integrates with your existing tech stack, like Hubspot and Google Calendar, eliminating the need for complex integrations. It captures crucial conversations across all platforms, ensuring your CRM is always up-to-date. With Chirp, sales leaders and account executives gain a powerful ally, automating tasks like creating tailored meeting agendas, drafting proposals, and scheduling follow-ups, allowing them to focus on closing deals.

Matilda Migration

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Matilda Migration's belief that there is room for improvement in the visa application process is the driving force behind Matilda. Matilda migration agencies won't charge you a little for vague advice, bland checklists, or ineffective communication. Fortunately, Matilda has saved you from paying.

NE Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2024
NE Tech's vision to be the go-to natural oil extraction technology for sustainability-focused businesses aligns well with current trends in environmental consciousness and resource management.

Tendl

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Tendl is A tool for streamlining the submission process for organizations, making it easier to seize opportunities and achieve better outcomes.

Hurtec

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Hurtec uses powerful electric pumps, automated algorithms, and data-driven judgments to make firefighting safer and more successful.

Zello

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Zello focused on enhancing the in-store shopping experience right from the beginning by providing support or features that improve the shopping journey, it could help customers find what they’re looking for more easily and enjoy their time in-store.

Fairgo.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Fairgo.ai is a live video interview platform driven by artificial intelligence that uses automated screening to reduce hiring times by 50%.

Bugster

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Bugster tests software products automatically, catching bugs before users do and generates end-to-end tests on web products 80% faster, safely and without the need to expand your development team.

Recant.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Recant.ai is a tool for creating a safer online environment by addressing abusive messages and harassment, it can help users enjoy a more positive social media experience.

Trova Health

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Trova Health is the first global marketplace of world-class mental health providers, coupled with a regulatory-compliant software infrastructure that enables mental health benefit companies to expand internationally—faster and more efficiently. As multinational employers demand standardized mental health benefits for their global workforce, existing mental health providers face significant barriers to expansion, including provider licensing, data residency regulations, and infrastructure limitations. Trova solves this by offering: - A Global Provider Marketplace – Connecting enterprises and digital health companies to licensed, culturally aligned providers across multiple countries. - Localized, Compliant Infrastructure – Plug-and-play software that handles data residency, payments, and compliance, eliminating expansion barriers. - Scalable Revenue Model– SaaS subscriptions, marketplace licensing fees, and enterprise contracts drive high-margin, recurring revenue. Trova has already launched in Brazil, Africa, and Europe, proving the scalability of our platform. We are enabling the next generation of global mental health delivery.

Borne

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Borne is pioneering a new approach to maternal healthcare, focusing on creating a supportive and healing environment for mothers.

TOTEX

Pre Seed Round in 2024
At TOTEX we are developing the next generation heating and cooling system that cut down energy cost and emissions.

Vertus Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Vertus Energy operates as a climate tech startup. Vertus Energy is accelerating the world’s transition to green energy. Its BRIO™ technology turbocharges the production of green fuel from waste and generates a more powerful biofuel, producing 60% more energy from the same amount of waste while also processing three times the amount of waste than any other system on the market.

Great Wrap

Venture Round in 2024
Great Wrap is a manufacturer of compostable cling wrap that utilizes potato waste to create an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic. The company's stretch wrap performs comparably to traditional plastic but is designed to break down in under 180 days, contributing organic matter to compost piles without leaving any microplastics. Great Wrap's products cater to both home and industrial users, providing biodegradable packaging solutions that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

Bygen

Series A in 2024
Bygen is focused on rehabilitating polluted soil, water, and air through the production of sustainable activated carbon derived from common agricultural and forestry wastes. The company employs a low-temperature activation method that lowers production costs and minimizes the use of water and fossil fuels, resulting in a carbon-negative product. Bygen's activated carbon is utilized across various industries, including water treatment, soil remediation, gold recovery, and gas scrubbing, offering excellent filtering capabilities.

VXT

Seed Round in 2024
Vxt Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, specializes in voice message management and automation tools designed to enhance business communication. The company offers a range of services, including voicemail-to-text conversion, smart voicemail greetings, and email forwarding. VXT's software enables users to make phone calls, host video conferences, and facilitate internal team chats, all while integrating industry-specific automation through artificial intelligence. These features are particularly beneficial for professionals such as recruiters and lawyers, as they help streamline communication and improve collaboration with clients and colleagues. By automating various tasks, VXT aims to transform the workday and optimize productivity in communication processes.

Telemattica

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Telemattica is the leading overhead wiring condition monitoring with an IoT-driven philosophy and real-time network visibility solutions.

KiwiFibre

Pre Seed Round in 2024
KiwiFibre is an environmental organization that specializes in fiber engineering and material design services. The company focuses on manufacturing natural fiber composite materials to assist businesses in achieving their sustainability goals. Utilizing harakeke, a strong and versatile plant fiber traditionally used in Maori culture, KiwiFibre provides innovative solutions that enable industries to contribute positively to both the environment and the economy.

Everbility

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Everbility is an AI-powered documentation assistant.

Venu

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Venu is a rewards program for every restaurant, bar, and café, conveniently integrated with your credit card.

Keeyu

Pre Seed Round in 2024
keeyu. is a B2B SaaS platform that continuously monitors e-commerce transactions from payment to delivery. Should any issue emerge, our system immediately notifies the customer service team, enabling proactive issue resolution before it impacts the customer, saving them from opening a support ticket. The result is an enhanced post-purchase experience, ensuring sales retention and reducing customer complaints. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is dedicated to empowering businesses to deliver exceptional post-purchase experiences.

Learna

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Learna is an app for microlearning that enables users to develop, learn, and interact at work.

NOA The Brand

Pre Seed Round in 2024
NOA The Brand focuses on robotics, industrial goods, and wireless charging technology for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The company has developed a wireless portable charger that facilitates fast charging for various devices. Constructed from high-quality materials such as aluminum, ABS, and leather, this product is designed for durability and efficiency, allowing users to conveniently charge their devices while on the move.

Kite Therapy

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Kite Therapy offers evidence-based therapies for children.It helps children to play in their homes and during their regular routines.

Graphics et al.

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Graphics et al. is a software company that provides a browser-based platform for creating graphic designs, specifically focusing on scientifically accurate images and animations. Its mission is to facilitate scientific communication by offering visually striking resources that aid researchers, educators, and students in conveying complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively. The platform enables users to produce high-quality graphics quickly, enhancing the ability to share and understand scientific information.

Amber Electric

Series C in 2024
Amber Electric Pty Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Melbourne, Australia, provides electricity at wholesale prices through an innovative online platform. By utilizing real-time wholesale pricing, Amber enables customers to access renewable energy when it is most affordable, promoting savings and increasing the integration of renewable resources into the energy grid. The company aims to empower customers to actively participate in the electricity market, transforming their role from passive consumers to engaged stakeholders. Amber Electric is committed to facilitating a more sustainable energy future by enhancing the economics and dynamics of the energy system.

Alt.Leather

Seed Round in 2024
Alt. Leather is a Textile Manufacturing company that provides 100% biobased, plastic & toxin free, leather-alternative.

Polymath

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Polymath is an app designed specifically for children that makes screen time fun, productive, and healthy.

JustFund

Seed Round in 2024
Operator of a family law finance company intended for access to legal advice. The company helps to ease the financial burden of separation and empowers them to achieve a good outcome in the future, enabling clients to attain fair and flexible finance to cover their family law invoices each month.

Rainstick

Seed Round in 2024
Rainstick combining First Nations wisdom with modern bioelectric technology to make crops grow bigger, faster and more sustainably

Kite Therapy

Seed Round in 2023
Kite Therapy offers evidence-based therapies for children.It helps children to play in their homes and during their regular routines.

Rainstick

Seed Round in 2023
Rainstick combining First Nations wisdom with modern bioelectric technology to make crops grow bigger, faster and more sustainably

Ubiquetherm

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Ubiquetherm is focused on providing safe and effective heating and cooling solutions for a wide range of applications. The company develops innovative systems that utilize nanomaterials to harness ambient thermal energy, thereby improving energy efficiency. By concentrating and directing this thermal energy precisely where it is needed, Ubiquetherm aims to enhance the heating and cooling processes in homes, businesses, and industrial settings. Their approach promotes sustainability and aims to make advanced thermal management accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Empathix

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Empathix leverages the power of AI to bring the best talent faster than ever before.

Rainstick

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Rainstick combining First Nations wisdom with modern bioelectric technology to make crops grow bigger, faster and more sustainably

Nomad Fleet

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nomad Fleet is a digital fleet management solution designed for construction and industrial firms.

Defy-Hi

Pre Seed Round in 2023
We have developed the Inspector BEAR (Building Envelope Access Robot) to capture data for facade inspections in the city. Once captured, we use our own AI to analyse and localise the data on the building's elevations. This data is then displayed on our digital dashboard. Engineers can validate or reject defects and suggest remedial strategies, owners and managers can group the defects within work packages and send for quoting. As we collect data year-on-year, we will create a time capsule of defects, leading to predictive condition-based maintenance and help with forward planning of long-term capex budgets. (Note: our AI and dashboard can also analyse and display drone-generated data)

Flohh

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Flohh is a developer of an online assessment platform aimed at addressing the repetitious and time-consuming chore of essay grading.

AsyncBrain

Pre Seed Round in 2023
AsyncBrain develops an artificial intelligence-assisted workflow platform aimed at enhancing decision-making processes for businesses. The platform offers frameworks and templates that support companies in making significant decisions, fostering critical thinking, and documenting those decisions. By reducing the need for meetings, AsyncBrain enables clients to create scalable and reliable asynchronous applications capable of managing high traffic volumes effectively. This innovative approach allows organizations to streamline their decision-making, ultimately improving efficiency and productivity.

MISTI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
MISTI's mission is to develop low-cost, validated, rapid lung delivery systems to help respond quickly and effectively to emerging respiratory diseases in children.

DDLoop

Pre Seed Round in 2023
DDLoop is creating the cutting-edge data platform that lawyers require for due diligence. DDLoop's legal data analysis platform delivers information in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style and identifies prevalent concerns sought by lawyers.

Lyrebird Health

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lyrebird Health is a Developer of a healthcare system that automates all non-patient-facing tasks for clinicians.

Aquila

Seed Round in 2023
Aquila is an energy transition company focused on advancing clean energy adoption and fostering a sustainable future. The company specializes in developing innovative technology that employs specialized solar cells on drones, satellites, and other devices to capture and convert light into electrical energy over long distances. This approach allows Aquila to create a flexible, light-based energy network that enhances the capabilities of existing energy distribution systems. By providing sustainable and reliable energy sources, Aquila supports various industries in operating independently of traditional power constraints.

Digital Agriculture Services

Venture Round in 2023
Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) specializes in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions for assessing and monitoring rural assets. Established in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, DAS offers a cloud-based rural intelligence platform that delivers comprehensive and reliable data analytics. This platform provides extensive coverage of Australian rural properties, utilizing scientifically validated data and insights to offer geographic coverage, automatic guidance based on evidence, production forecasting, and benchmarking. Additionally, DAS shares exclusive agricultural insights developed by leading scientists, empowering clients to effectively predict and manage their agricultural investments and commerce.

Polymath

Angel Round in 2023
Polymath is an app designed specifically for children that makes screen time fun, productive, and healthy.

AI-NC

Seed Round in 2022
AI-NC is a company that specializes in providing AI-driven solutions for mechanical engineers, focusing on automating and optimizing the design for manufacturing process. Its platform enhances hardware development by streamlining engineering workflows and eliminating feedback bottlenecks. By delivering actionable insights, AI-NC significantly reduces manufacturing lead times and costs, allowing estimators and machinists to easily generate quotes and receive immediate feedback. This approach empowers rapid product launches, transforming timelines from several months into just weeks.

Kara Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Kara Technologies specializes in enhancing accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community through its innovative online platform. The company employs advanced artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic 3D avatars that interpret English text and audio into sign language. This technology addresses the significant communication gap faced by approximately 70 million sign language users worldwide, many of whom have limited proficiency in English. Kara's platform serves a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, public safety, and entertainment, making content more accessible and engaging for deaf individuals. By combining practicality with creativity, Kara Technologies aims to empower deaf children and facilitate their learning experiences while promoting inclusivity in various settings.

Steppen

Seed Round in 2022
Social media fitness app targeting the Gen Z community. Tiktok meets Spotify for fitness. Create, complete, share and remix workouts all on Steppen. Follow your friends, athletes and personal trainers to complete their workouts.

The Mintable

Seed Round in 2022
The Mintable is a community-based learning platform designed to empower managers through practical training and resources. It offers a range of programs focused on developing essential soft skills such as feedback, delegation, and motivation. The platform provides templates and guides to support these learning initiatives. Additionally, The Mintable fosters a global community where managers can connect with peers for support, inspiration, and advice during challenging times. By enabling cohort-based learning and partnering with organizations, The Mintable aims to enhance team performance and cultivate effective management practices.

Storipress

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Storipress is a comprehensive publishing platform designed to streamline the digital publishing process for mass media and bloggers. Launched in open beta in 2022, it integrates various tools that facilitate the management of writing teams within its content management system (CMS). The platform enhances collaboration among content, design, and editorial teams, allowing for efficient workflow management, collaborative writing, and visual editing. By consolidating these functions, Storipress enables users to create, edit, and publish content quickly and at scale, ultimately supporting their goal of increasing productivity and revenue in the digital publishing landscape.

ProductEngine

Seed Round in 2022
ProductEngine develops software focused on product and pricing management, aimed at enhancing how businesses handle their product data. The platform serves as a centralized source of truth, simplifying the management, collaboration, synchronization, and tracking of product and pricing information. By enabling users to manage and share data effectively with staff, systems, and customers, ProductEngine enhances accuracy and efficiency in product management processes.

Minke

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Minke operates a mobile platform focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), offering users an accessible way to save, earn, and invest. Positioned as a web3 wallet, Minke combines the functionality of a traditional bank with the advantages of open and permission-less finance. Users can trade cryptocurrencies, swap tokens, and send or receive stablecoins. The platform also provides competitive interest rates on savings, significantly higher than those offered by conventional banks, thereby enabling users to achieve their financial goals more swiftly. Minke aims to simplify the DeFi experience with an intuitive user interface, making it easier for individuals to engage with cryptocurrency and decentralized financial products.

Ripe Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ripe Robotics develops autonomous robots that are designed to pick and harvest ripe fruits such as apples, plums, peaches, and nectarines. Their flagship models, the Eve and Buzz robots, are engineered to compete with human labor in fruit harvesting. In addition to their harvesting capabilities, these robots offer valuable analytics that assist farmers in improving both the quantity and quality of their produce. The technology enables farmers to gain insights into crop health by identifying weeds and diseases, thereby enhancing overall agricultural efficiency.

Agtuary

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Agtuary leverages artificial intelligence to create synthetic farm records by integrating satellite, weather, and climate data. Its Agtuary Signal platform delivers advanced insights to enhance credit, risk, and investment decision-making in the agricultural sector. The platform enables the analysis of properties based on key performance indicators, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of climate, production, and operational metrics. Additionally, Agtuary simplifies the financial interactions between farmers and banks by tracking the performance of farming businesses and maintaining digital records of essential business data. This streamlined approach facilitates improved communication with financial stakeholders, thereby enabling farmers to access more efficient financial services.

The Mintable

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The Mintable is a community-based learning platform designed to empower managers through practical training and resources. It offers a range of programs focused on developing essential soft skills such as feedback, delegation, and motivation. The platform provides templates and guides to support these learning initiatives. Additionally, The Mintable fosters a global community where managers can connect with peers for support, inspiration, and advice during challenging times. By enabling cohort-based learning and partnering with organizations, The Mintable aims to enhance team performance and cultivate effective management practices.

Cropsy Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
Cropsy Technologies specializes in agricultural technology aimed at enhancing fruit cultivation through advanced insights and monitoring capabilities. The company's proprietary AI-enabled hardware serves as an add-on to existing tractors, allowing growers to oversee their crops efficiently while conducting daily operations. By utilizing artificial intelligence-driven image analysis, Cropsy enables farmers to detect pests and diseases early, particularly in grapevines, which helps them respond to regulatory pressures and consumer expectations. This technology provides actionable recommendations and forecasts, empowering growers to make informed decisions that optimize their land's potential and improve overall yield. Cropsy Technologies is committed to setting a new standard in agriculture through innovative solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability for every grower.

Great Wrap

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Great Wrap is a manufacturer of compostable cling wrap that utilizes potato waste to create an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic. The company's stretch wrap performs comparably to traditional plastic but is designed to break down in under 180 days, contributing organic matter to compost piles without leaving any microplastics. Great Wrap's products cater to both home and industrial users, providing biodegradable packaging solutions that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

Komodo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
The data-driven wellbeing platform that empowers students and enables schools to make positive and effective interventions.

Cake

Pre Seed Round in 2021
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!

Digital Agriculture Services

Seed Round in 2020
Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) specializes in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions for assessing and monitoring rural assets. Established in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, DAS offers a cloud-based rural intelligence platform that delivers comprehensive and reliable data analytics. This platform provides extensive coverage of Australian rural properties, utilizing scientifically validated data and insights to offer geographic coverage, automatic guidance based on evidence, production forecasting, and benchmarking. Additionally, DAS shares exclusive agricultural insights developed by leading scientists, empowering clients to effectively predict and manage their agricultural investments and commerce.

BodyGuide

Pre Seed Round in 2020
BodyGuide is a digital platform that focuses on helping individuals prevent and alleviate aches, pains, and tension through a mobile application. The app offers daily exercise sessions aimed at promoting body transformations and includes online self-massage techniques targeted at various types of pain, such as foot and ankle pain, neck pain, back pain, and chronic discomfort. By simplifying body knowledge into actionable education, BodyGuide enables users to manage their pain effectively and move more freely in their daily lives.

GGWP Academy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GGWP Academy is an online platform based in Sydney, Australia, that focuses on educating gamers and aspiring esports professionals. Founded in 2018, the academy provides a comprehensive suite of courses designed to enhance skills in areas such as streaming, personal branding, goal setting, social media marketing, and game psychology. By offering beginner-level training in esports, live streaming, and content creation, GGWP Academy empowers individuals to pursue full-time careers in the gaming industry. The platform aims to equip users with the essential knowledge and techniques needed to thrive in a competitive landscape, ultimately fostering a more informed and capable community of gamers and influencers.

Landlord Studio

Seed Round in 2020
Landlord Studio is a developer of property management software designed for landlords who self-manage their rental properties. The platform simplifies rental accounting and management by automating income and expense tracking, making the process faster and more accurate. It offers features such as online rent collection, the ability to upload receipts and documents, and tools for personal and tenant reminders. Additionally, Landlord Studio enhances property management by centralizing information and automating workflows, including tenant background screening. This comprehensive solution aims to streamline the financial aspects of property management, ensuring landlords can efficiently manage their investments.

Chatterize

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Chatterize builds conversational chatbots that help young Chinese kids speak English with confidence.

ZeroJet

Seed Round in 2020
ZeroJet specializes in developing electric jet propulsion systems for the marine industry, focusing on facilitating the transition to sustainable energy in boating. The company's innovative systems are designed to be powerful, compact, and lightweight, making them ideal for tenders and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). By offering electric jet technology, ZeroJet enables boat builders to replace traditional combustion engines in small watercraft, promoting a more environmentally friendly approach to marine transportation.

Telecare

Seed Round in 2019
Telecare is a digital health company that is revolutionizing healthcare by making specialist care more accessible and efficient than ever before. It is digitizing and streamlining the patient journey through telehealth and its unique virtual platform in collaboration with GPs, specialists, and tech professionals. It takes pride in its transparency, collaboration, and efficiency, which saves patients, care teams, and specialists time and money.

Medulla

Seed Round in 2019
Medulla is an analytics company focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiencies for small and medium-sized enterprises. Its intelligent cloud-based platform connects directly to the personnel and equipment on production lines, capturing comprehensive data related to manufactured products. By analyzing this data, Medulla identifies inefficiencies and predicts factors that contribute to yield loss, ultimately driving down operating costs. The platform facilitates a continuous feedback loop for improvement, linking product developers with real-time performance data from the manufacturing process. This cost-effective solution offers a flexible and scalable alternative for manufacturers, enabling them to reduce risks and enhance their workflow and business operations.

Sitemate

Venture Round in 2018
Sitemate is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that specializes in project management for the construction industry. Its flagship product, Dashpivot, offers a user-friendly solution that helps companies streamline the processes of capturing, organizing, and tracking work both in the office and on-site. By digitizing workflows, Sitemate enhances productivity through improved document creation and management, allowing teams to focus on their daily tasks without the burden of cumbersome document repositories. This platform is designed to meet the specific needs of project teams, facilitating better collaboration and efficiency in the execution of construction projects.

Curiohh

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Curiohh re-imagines the podcast experience for both the listener and the podcast creator. It gives listeners the ability to create audio snippets of their favourite podcasts and share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SMS. While giving podcast creators insights into their listener's engagement and attribution. Download Curiohh app from the App Store https://apple.co/2V7GCC2

Stratejos

Seed Round in 2018
Stratejos creates artificial intelligence that advances the state of managing software teams. It automates the routine work through to providing concrete, data-driven ways to improve team performance. The company is building towards a state where project managers and their teams only need to focus on big things because Stratejos takes care of everything else.

Sempo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
At Sempo there’s a simple, but radical idea that we find particularly inspiring: one of the best ways to help vulnerable communities is to just give them money, no strings attached. Cash Transfers bring dignity to affected people, and solve a fundamental problem with humanitarian relief - too often, we spend millions of dollars on the wrong kind of aid: In Iraq, 70% of Syrian refugees have sold the aid they were given, in order to buy what they actually need. We're on a mission to help all aid organisations, from grassroots to international, to increase their usage of cash transfers as a tool to alleviate suffering, provide dignity and ultimately increase long-term self-sufficiency.

WORK180

Seed Round in 2018
WORK180 is an online job portal based in Melbourne, Australia, established in 2015, that focuses on supporting women's career advancement. The platform pre-screens employers based on criteria such as pay equality, flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, and the representation of women in leadership roles. By providing detailed insights into workplace policies that are not typically disclosed, WORK180 empowers women to make informed decisions about potential employers. The company aims to attract, nurture, and retain a diverse workforce, offering tools and support that help organizations improve gender equity efforts. Since its name change from DCC Jobs Pty Ltd in 2018, WORK180 has gained trust among millions of women seeking supportive workplaces where they can thrive.

Trunk

Seed Round in 2018
Trunk is building tools to help designers manage design files and collaborate with other designers. Collaborate with your design team in real time by giving your design files version control.

Everproof

Seed Round in 2018
Everproof is a background screening and verification platform that enhances trust and transparency in regulated industries. It differentiates itself by providing continuous verified profiles instead of one-time checks, enabling organizations to monitor workforce compliance beyond initial hiring. This approach allows individuals to manage their digital identities, facilitating smoother transactions in the future. Additionally, Everproof's identity management software enables users and organizations to digitize and securely store valuable information, such as qualifications and accreditations, eliminating the need for manual processes like spreadsheets and photocopies. The company's mission is to establish a shared verification resource that can be trusted universally.

Leo Aerospace

Seed Round in 2018
Leo Aerospace LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, specializes in developing microsatellite launch technology known as a rockoon, which involves launching rockets from high-altitude balloons. The company aims to simplify satellite deployment by offering a dedicated delivery service for microsatellites, making the process as accessible as shipping a package. Leo Aerospace's innovative approach allows for on-demand launches to low Earth orbit without the need for fixed ground infrastructure, enabling high launch frequency. Their technology provides optimized flight capabilities across various weather conditions and mission profiles, presenting a cost-effective alternative for microsatellite developers in both defense and civil sectors. Following a successful launch-test campaign in 2018, Leo Aerospace is positioned to enter the market and meet the growing demands for satellite launches.

Motherhood

Seed Round in 2018
Peer to peer platform connecting mums with other mums for flexible child minding

LearnEd

Seed Round in 2018
LearnEd is a leading online education and tutoring platform based in Sydney, Australia and Portland, Oregon, USA. Specializing in personalized, one-on-one tutoring, LearnEd connects students with expert tutors worldwide through an innovative virtual classroom. Our services cater to students from primary school to university, offering tailored support across all subjects, including mathematics, sciences and humanities. With a commitment to academic excellence and accessibility, LearnEd leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality education that fits seamlessly into students' schedules. Our platform ensures effective learning outcomes through interactive tools, real-time communication, and curated resources designed to meet individual learning needs. At LearnEd, we believe in empowering students to achieve their academic goals and beyond, fostering confidence and a lifelong love for learning.

Mentorloop

Seed Round in 2017
Mentorloop is a mentoring software platform that facilitates connections between mentors and mentees through an interactive and accessible online system. Recognizing the growing importance of mentorship in today's fast-paced environment, the platform aims to make mentoring widely available, allowing individuals to find a mentor whenever needed. Its cloud-based technology enables organizations to efficiently match participants in mentorship programs, offering features such as instant onboarding, self-matching capabilities, real-time communication tools, and resource tracking. By providing detailed analytics, Mentorloop helps organizations enhance the effectiveness of their mentoring initiatives, ultimately fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful human connections and knowledge sharing.

The Big Crunch

Seed Round in 2017
The Big Crunch is a new online platform that enables live data publishing and collaboration.

OurSay Australia

Seed Round in 2017
OurSay Australia is a web platform that connects citizens to decision makers within society through a democratic question and answer model. It operates as a hybrid online and offline organisation that outreaches to technological, democratic, government, community and media groups.

Frontier Microscopy

Seed Round in 2017
Frontier Microscopy specializes in developing automated microscopy analysis systems for the asbestos air monitoring industry. Founded in 2016 and based in Adelaide, Australia, the company has introduced an innovative microscope system named Marvin, which utilizes artificial intelligence and robotic technology to analyze air samples for asbestos fibers. This system allows for on-site testing, significantly reducing the turnaround time for results compared to traditional methods that require samples to be sent to offsite technicians. By providing rapid testing capabilities, Marvin aims to minimize construction site shutdowns, potentially saving billions of dollars annually and addressing the serious health risks associated with airborne asbestos exposure, which is linked to approximately 135,000 deaths each year.

Leda

Seed Round in 2017
LEDA is an interactive training platform.

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.

Deliciou

Seed Round in 2017
Deliciou specializes in producing healthy snacks and premium seasonings designed to simplify plant-based cooking. Their flagship product, a vegetarian bacon seasoning, stands out for its low calorie, fat, and sodium content, allowing consumers to enjoy the flavor of bacon without compromising their dietary goals. The company focuses on using fresh spices, vegetable powders, and natural extracts to create easy-to-use products that enhance the taste of various dishes without the need for complicated recipes. Deliciou aims to make healthy eating enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
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