Common Sense Ventures
Family officePre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Common Sense Ventures is an Australian family office run by former entrepreneurs who back early-stage, fast-growing businesses. Drawing on their own experience raising capital, negotiating employee options and selling businesses, they aim to simplify the early-stage investment process for founders with clear language and fair terms. They provide tangible support before, during and after fundraising. The firm targets scalable business models with skilled management, best-in-class technology and a real market need, writing checks of $100k to $1M and often being the first outside money into a business or joining alongside other investors later. Sector interests include agtech, food, sustainability, eCommerce/DTC and B2B software.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 7 of 9 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3Cleantech ×2Direct to Consumer ×2Hardware ×2Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:Australia×4United States×1
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAvarni provides AI-powered software that helps finance, compliance and sustainability teams measure supply-chain carbon emissions and meet sustainability reporting regulations.
CleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustralia, AU
Misha(Co-founder)inAnuj(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesMain Sequence VenturesVulpes VenturesSprint Ventures
FLAIM develops immersive extended-reality training systems for first responders, defence personnel, and high-risk industry workers to prepare for real-world emergencies.
Deep TechDefense TechEdTechMelbourne, AU
Simon Miller(Managing Director)inFergus Porter(Chief Product and Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaSignificant Ventures
Co-investorsCarthona Capital
Loopit provides a software platform for flexible mobility and fleet management, supporting car subscription, rental, leasing, and fleet operations for businesses in the automotive industry.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSDaniel Island, US
Paul Higgins(Co-founder)inMichael Higgins(Co-founder)inJeffrey J Brady(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTidal Ventures
Milk Drop Pumps designs and manufactures breast pump cushions and related products with evidence-based design focused on women's comfort and safety.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechHardware
Alex
Co-investorsSwinburne Elevate Accelerator
Pod and Parcel sells Nespresso-compatible coffee pods in sampler packs and other configurations for home consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
SignOnSite is a software company serving the construction industry, providing worker-first design principles for construction management and operations.
CleantechConstruction TechSaaSCanberra, AU
MitchAlex
Co-investorsBlack Nova VCTractor Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesBird Dog · samarpanphysioclinic.com · Sep 5, 2026
SignOnSite · realtynxt.com · May 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Common Sense Ventures made?
- Common Sense Ventures has 9 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Common Sense Ventures invest at?
- Common Sense Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Common Sense Ventures's typical check size?
- Common Sense Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Common Sense Ventures focus on?
- Common Sense Ventures focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Common Sense Ventures co-invest with?
- Common Sense Ventures most often shares deals with AfterWork Ventures, Breakthrough Victoria, Main Sequence Ventures, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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