1. Artesian VC
Investments: 284
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Artesian Capital Management is an alternative investments company that spun out of ANZ Banking Group in 2004. Fully owned by partners and staff since 2005, Artesian manages specialized funds focused on credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies globally. Since 2008, they have also invested in seed and early-stage ventures, now managing over AUD 255 million. Artesian partners with top accelerators, incubators, angel groups, and university programs, recently launching its China VC Fund and planning a Southeast Asia VC Fund.
2. Blackbird Ventures
Investments: 250
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Blackbird Ventures is an Australasian venture capital firm that invests in startups from idea to beyond IPO. Founded in 2012, their portfolio includes notable companies like Canva, Zoox, and CultureAmp. Blackbird’s mission is to back wild hearts with the wildest ideas, supporting over 100 companies across Australia and New Zealand, with a portfolio valued at over $7 billion. They provide comprehensive support to help founders achieve their bold visions.
3. Airtree Ventures
Investments: 138
Location: Surry Hills, New South Wales
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Airtree Ventures backs Aussie and Kiwi founders building iconic technology companies. As one of the largest early-stage investors in Australia and New Zealand, their portfolio includes successful companies like Canva, Go1, and Linktree. Airtree dedicates extraordinary resources to help founders accelerate their journey from idea to becoming global household names, ensuring they receive the support needed at every stage.
4. Investible
Investments: 132
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Investible backs visionaries advancing humanity through technology. Founded in 2014, Investible connects groundbreaking companies with capital, expertise, and networks to realize their global potential. With offices in Sydney and Singapore, their portfolio spans more than 100 early-stage companies across 11 countries and 20 sectors, providing a diverse range of support to innovative startups.
5. Startupbootcamp Australia
Investments: 112
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Startupbootcamp Australia is a leading global accelerator for innovative startups in Energy, Fintech, Food Innovation, and Sports and EventTech. They provide mentorship, office space, and access to a global network of investors and industry partners to help startups grow and succeed. With a strong presence in Melbourne, Startupbootcamp Australia offers a comprehensive support system for early-stage ventures.
6. Carthona Capital
Investments: 93
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
Carthona Capital is a hands-on venture capital investor founded in 2014. They invest globally with a focus on very early-stage businesses at Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stages. Managing approximately $400 million in funds, Carthona Capital likes to follow on strongly as businesses mature, ensuring continuous support and resources for startups as they grow.
7. Kosmos Ventures
Investments: 83
Location: Perth, Western Australia
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Kosmos Ventures is a multi-strategy VC firm specializing in blockchain-based assets. Operating since 2017, they have backed high-profile projects like Algorand, Solana, and Polkadot. Kosmos focuses on large infrastructure projects and has supported numerous successful DeFi and GameFi projects, establishing itself as a key player in the blockchain ecosystem.
8. Flying Fox Ventures
Investments: 78
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Flying Fox Ventures is an early-stage investment firm that invests across industries and micro-stages of pre-seed and seed. They support visionary founders with the potential to build industry-defining companies. Based in Melbourne, Flying Fox Ventures provides the necessary capital and guidance to help startups navigate early challenges and achieve significant milestones.
9. Main Sequence Ventures
Investments: 77
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Main Sequence Ventures invests in founders creating new global industries with deep tech or frontier technologies. Backed by CSIRO and the Australian Federal Government, they leverage world-leading research from Australian public research organizations to support ambitious ventures. Main Sequence Ventures focuses on innovative technologies that have the potential to transform industries globally.
10. Clinton Capital Partners
Investments: 65
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Clinton Capital Partners specializes in raising capital and growing shareholder returns for early-stage tech companies. With a track record of over 70 successful transactions and 14 liquidity events, they provide investment and advisory services to align company, investor, and advisor interests. Clinton Capital Partners supports startups through comprehensive financial and strategic guidance.
11. Tidal Ventures
Investments: 62
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Tidal Ventures is Australia’s leading operator-led venture capital firm, dedicated to investing in exceptional founders building game-changing products poised for international markets. Tidal focuses on providing critical early-stage capital and support to set companies up for scale. With notable investments, including FrankieOne, Shippit, and Search.io, Tidal targets technology companies that are redefining their markets and helping them scale globally.
12. OneVentures
Investments: 61
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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OneVentures is a leading Australian venture capital firm with over $330 million in funds under management. They actively shape the future of their portfolio companies with international experience, operational expertise, and a focus on innovative products tackling multi-billion-dollar problems. OneVentures supports startups with comprehensive resources to ensure their growth and success.
13. Skalata
Investments: 60
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
Skalata is Australia’s leading seed-stage venture capital firm, providing more time, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on support than any other VC in Australia. They help startups navigate the seed stage and pave the way for sustainable growth. Skalata’s extensive support system ensures startups receive the guidance needed to overcome early challenges and scale successfully.
14. Uniseed
Investments: 60
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Uniseed was established in 2000 as a joint venture between major Australian universities and has since expanded to include CSIRO. They focus on commercializing intellectual property generated within their research partners, supporting startups with significant research and development investments. Uniseed provides essential funding and expertise to bring innovative ideas to market.
15. Reinventure
Investments: 59
Location: Sydney, New South Wales
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Reinventure is a Founder-First Corporate Venture Capital firm with $150 million under management. Backed by Westpac, they focus on scalable early businesses in FinTech and adjacent areas, championing founders with the vision to transform industries across Asia-Pacific. Reinventure supports startups with strategic investments and access to a broad network.
