Carthona Capital
Venture capitalSydney · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Carthona Capital backs companies at the earliest stages, typically making initial investments at pre-seed, seed, or Series A. The firm takes a highly thematic approach to sourcing opportunities and is extremely hands-on with its portfolio companies. It follows on strongly, deploying larger amounts of capital as businesses mature, in some cases participating across many successive financing rounds. Carthona emphasizes social and environmental responsibility and is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
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What they invest in
from 16 of 21 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×7Fintech ×6SaaS ×6PropTech ×3Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2InsurTech ×2Marketplaces ×2
HQs:Australia×6United States×2
Investments · 21 tracked
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Air Trading develops AI-based, self-optimizing trading systems for financial markets.
AI & Machine LearningFintech
Ajust is a consumer advocacy service that uses AI agents to file and negotiate complaints with businesses on behalf of individuals, pursuing refunds, compensation, subscription cancellations and similar outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerLegalTechSydney, AU
BuildPass is a construction management platform for head contractors, project managers and consultants, covering estimating and takeoff, site management (scheduling, drawings, safety, daily records) and project finance (budgets, claims, cash forecasting).
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Cherre provides a real estate data management platform that centralizes and validates data from multiple assets and external sources, offering automated reporting and analytics.
Data & InfrastructurePropTechSaaSNew York, US
BENJAMIN HIZAK(Executive Officer, Director)JAMES PETTIT(Director)LEONARD DANIEL SALMANSON(Executive Officer, Director)
CoverRight helps Medicare-eligible seniors in the U.S. find, compare and enroll in health insurance plans, combining online technology with licensed advisors to provide personalized plan recommendations.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechBrooklyn, US
Dean Dorrell(Director)Richard Chan(Executive Officer, Director)
Credible operates an online marketplace where consumers compare prequalified rates for personal loans, student loan refinancing, private student loans, mortgages, mortgage refinancing, and insurance from multiple lenders and providers side-by-side without affecting their credit score.
FintechInsurTechMarketplaces
Hubble Network has created the first Bluetooth connection to space as part of building a global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective satellite network.
Data & InfrastructureIoTSpace Tech
LendUs is an Australian mortgage broker platform that matches home loan borrowers with products from 30+ lenders using data-driven matching and dedicated advisors.
FintechPropTech
Replica Studios was an AI voice technology company that provided synthetic voice generation capabilities for creative projects.
AI & Machine LearningGamingBrisbane, AU
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Carthona Capital invest at?
- Carthona Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Carthona Capital focus on?
- Carthona Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Carthona Capital located?
- Carthona Capital is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
- Does Carthona Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Carthona Capital leads investment rounds.
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