Fundraising FoxCommon 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
from the firm's website
Managing Director and owner of olive oil producer Oasis Olives, with farms in Australia and South America. Previously led Shortcuts Software, Deep Sky Retail, and Common Sense Computing, and holds a B.Sc in Computer Science.
Recently ran and sold Pod & Parcel, an Australian sustainable coffee pod brand, and brings prior investment banking and operations experience. Holds a B.A. from Yale University and rowed for the Australian National Team.
What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3Cleantech ×2Direct to Consumer ×2EdTech ×2Hardware ×2Climate Tech ×1Construction Tech ×1Consumer ×1
HQs:Australia×4United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 23 dated
Avarni 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
Clayful Health provides accessible mental health resources and support for children and adolescents.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental Health
Maria Barrera(Co-founder)inMelissa Pelochino(Chief Experience Officer & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsEdovate CapitalReach CapitalCharter School Growth FundOVO FundWisdom 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)
Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaSignificant Ventures
Develops bio-inspired mechanical signal processing technology for hearing implants treating severe deafness.
Co-investorsInterValley Ventures
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 VenturesLUXEM 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
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFrequently asked questions
- How many investments has Common Sense Ventures made?
- Common Sense Ventures has 10 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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 10 tracked co-investors.
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