Well-known venture capital firms in Australia
| Firm | Based in | Stage | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird | Sydney, Melbourne | Seed to growth | Generalist |
| Square Peg Capital | Melbourne, Sydney | Seed to growth | Generalist |
| AirTree Ventures | Sydney | Pre-seed to growth | Generalist |
| Main Sequence | Sydney | Seed to growth | Deep tech |
| Folklore Ventures | Sydney | Seed to Series A | Generalist |
| OneVentures | Sydney | Series A and later | Tech and healthcare |
| Brandon Capital | Melbourne | Early to late stage | Life sciences |
| Tidal Ventures | Sydney | Pre-seed to Series A | Generalist |
A starting list, not a ranking or endorsement. Stages and focus are indicative and change over time.
How to research fit
Look at each firm's recent investments, the partner who would lead your deal and the size of their current fund. A firm that just invested in a competitor, or does not lead at your stage, is unlikely to be a fit.
Read how partners talk about their thesis in interviews and podcasts. Our guide to venture capital in Australia explains the stages and what firms look for.
For a much longer list, including angels, venture debt and grants, Airtree keeps a regularly updated open-source investor list.
Getting a warm introduction
Warm introductions from founders in a firm's portfolio or from investors they trust work far better than cold emails. Keep your intro request short: what you do, your traction and what you are raising.
Where Australian VCs meet
Innovation Bay's Venture Capital community is exclusive to General Partners of VC firms and meets each year at Venture Downunder. Founders can pitch to our investor community through rolling pitch events, with no membership needed.
Hear from Australian VCs
Our Investor Intel series and podcast, Open the Pod Bay Doors, feature venture capital investors on how they choose companies.
