Barayamal
Impact investorGunnedah · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Barayamal focuses on strengthening First Nations entrepreneurship in Australia, positioning itself as the world's first Indigenous accelerator (launched 2016). Its work spans four pathways: capacity building through mentoring, workshops and free online courses; market transformation via its First Nations Job Board connecting founders and job seekers with employers; policy change through research platforms that hold governments and institutions accountable; and culture and behaviour change through community-led storytelling. The organization emphasizes accountability to the communities it serves and reports on founders backed, learners taught, employers engaged and funding directed toward community outcomes.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteA Kamilaroi man from Gunnedah who founded Barayamal after running the world's first Indigenous Startup Weekend and Business Accelerator in 2016, aiming to give First Nations entrepreneurs a place to start, grow and learn.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Barayamal invest at?
- Barayamal invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Barayamal focus on?
- Barayamal focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Barayamal located?
- Barayamal is headquartered in Gunnedah, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamDean Foley talks entrepreneurship, the genesis of Barayamal and life post the air force - YouTube
KochiesBiz · Dean Foley
Community Leadership with Dean Foley, The Indigipreneur and Founder of Barayamal - YouTube
Kylee Stone · Dean Foley
Dean Foley | Founder | Barayamal - YouTube
KochiesBiz · Dean Foley
Dean Foley - live | Barayaamal Q&A with Kayla Cartledge, Co-Founder/ Director at Our Songlines - an Indigenous tourism marketplace. Kayla is a strong Gurindji woman who was... | By Barayamal | Facebook
Dean Foley
Dean Foley - live | Barayamal Q&A with Matthew Jones, CA. Matthew Is a proud Torres Strait Islander, whose family hail from Erub Island located in the eastern cluster of... | By Barayamal | Facebook
Dean Foley
Dean Foley, Founder & CEO at Barayamal - KBB Powerlist | One of our #kbbpowerlist is an inspiring human being from humble beginnings growing up within the Aboriginal community in Gunnedah, rural NSW to serving... | By Kochie's Business Builders | Facebook
Dean Foley
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