Barayamal
AcceleratorGunnedah · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Barayamal exists to grow First Nations entrepreneurship in Australia and hold surrounding institutions accountable. Founded on Indigenous community values in 2016, it runs a range of programs including a First Nations pre-accelerator for NSW-connected founders, an Indigenous job board, an eMentoring platform, free business courses, community reviews of organisations claiming Reconciliation commitments, transparency (FOI) tracking, and the 3% Pledge campaign asking super funds, banks and VCs to commit 3% to First Nations prosperity. It operates as a charity focused on Indigenous community development rather than a conventional investment fund.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
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
KochiesBiz · Dean Foley
Community Leadership with Dean Foley, The Indigipreneur and Founder of Barayamal
Kylee Stone · Dean Foley
Dean Foley | Founder | Barayamal
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
Dean Foley · facebook.com
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
Dean Foley · facebook.com
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