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CP Ventures

Venture capital

North Sydney · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked

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Investment thesis

CP Ventures invests globally in early-stage, highly scalable companies building breakthrough technology. The team members are themselves successful founders with over 100 personal angel and fund investments worldwide. Across its first two funds, the firm reports top-tier performance for their vintages among global VC funds, and its principals hold personal unicorn investments. Its portfolio spans multiple regions including New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States, Australia, India, and Colombia.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$100K – $500K
HQ
North Sydney, AU
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2018
Tracked investments
27
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
2

Team · 3 people

from the firm's website & curated

What they invest in

from 15 of 27 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×7Deep Tech ×4SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Climate Tech ×2Hardware ×2Healthtech ×2

HQs:United States×9Australia×2Colombia×1Germany×1India×1New Zealand×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 12 portfolio companies
42%
solo founders
5 of 12 mapped founding teams
44%
repeat founders
of 16 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×52 founders×43 founders×24+ founders×1

What their founders studiedfrom 15 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×7Computer Science ×5Business & Management ×4Finance & Accounting ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history

Moneysmart ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3

Investments · 27 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 19 dated

Ahura Aiahuraai.comSeed · Sep 2023 · $3M

Ahura provides tools for learners to document and prove skills developed through training and learning experiences.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkDorado, US

Bryan Talebi(CEO & Founder)inAlex Tsado(COO & Founder)in

Co-investors2.12 Angels7percent VenturesNo Talking Capital

CoffeeAIget-coffee.aiinSeedDefunct

CoffeeAI generates customized outreach emails and LinkedIn messages for sales professionals, using data analysis to tailor each message to the recipient and reduce time spent on prospect research.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAuckland, NZ

Will Haringa(Founder/ Co-CEO)inAryan Lobie(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorHillfarrance Venture CapitalIcehouse Ventures

Cruz Foamcruzfoam.comin𝕏

Cruz Foam produces a compostable protective packaging foam designed as a drop-in replacement for petroleum-based EPS and EPE foam.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew Materials

John Felts(Founder)in

Co-investorsAt One VenturesRegeneration.VCSony Ventures Corporation

Greenflygreenfly.comin𝕏

Greenfly offers an AI-powered platform for collecting, organizing, and distributing short-form media and digital assets, used by sports leagues, teams, and media organizations to engage fans and create sponsor and broadcast revenue.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechSanta Monica, US

Daniel Kirschner(Co-Founder + CEO)inShawn Green(Co-Founder + Chairman)inMichael Tracyin

BoardNate Redmond(Director)inMark Leschly(Director)

Co-investors4M HoldingADVANTAGEAllievo CapitalAlpha EdisonCorazon CapitalIconica Partners+7 more

Hypotenuse AIhypotenuse.aiin𝕏Seed

Hypotenuse AI is an AI-powered product information management platform that generates product descriptions and optimizes catalog images for e-commerce merchants.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Joshua Wong(Founder)inDeon Tan(Talent Acquisition)Lucas Tay(Business Development)Kylie Chua(Hiring \u0026 operations)Yi Shing Koh(Growth \u0026 Operations)Shi Hui Ng(Lead)

Co-investorsCabra VCParticleSmart Partnership CapitalY CombinatorJanuary CapitalPeak XV Partners+1 more

MealMemealme.aiin𝕏

MealMe provides an API for food and grocery delivery that aggregates inventory data from over 1 million stores and enables orders to be sent to restaurants and retailers.

B2B MarketplacesFintechFoodTechSaaSScottdale, US

Will Said(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Bouchner(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsAIX VenturesEvolution VC PartnersMaC Venture CapitalService Provider CapitalTechstarsCathexis Ventures+3 more

MGA Thermalmgathermal.comin

MGA Thermal develops thermal energy storage materials and systems based on patented Miscibility Gap Alloy technology for renewable energy applications.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsNewcastle, AU

Alexander Post(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)inErich Kisi(Executive Chair, Chief Scientist, & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesClimate Venture Capital FundMain Sequence VenturesMelt Ventures

Nutromicsnutromics.comin𝕏

Nutromics is developing a wearable patch for continuous, real-time monitoring of biomarkers in hospital settings, starting with therapeutic drug monitoring of the antibiotic vancomycin.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMelbourne, AU

Peter Vranes(Co-Founder & CEO)inHitesh Mehta(COO & Co-Founder)inGarry Chambers(Co-Founder)inJustin Gooding(Chief Scientific Officer)Rowan(CFO)

Co-investorsArtesianMedTech ActuatorVU Venture Partners

Quantum Brilliancequantumbrilliance.comin𝕏

Quantum Brilliance develops integrated quantum microchips based on diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers for sensing and computing applications.

Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsStuttgart, DE

Marcus Doherty(Founder)inMark Luo(Founder)inAndrew Horsley(Founder)

Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaIn-Q-TelInterValley VenturesInvestible Climate Tech FundMain Sequence VenturesR&D Tax Incentive+6 more

Red Owlredowl.comSeed · Jun 2025 · $1Macquired by Forcepoint · Aug 2017 · $54M

Insider-threat behavioral analytics platform for information security; acquired by Forcepoint.

Baltimore, US

Guy Filippelli(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardChristopher College(Director)Matthew Hallam(Director)Jay Leek(Director)inElad Yoran(Director)Nicholas Hallam(Director)

Co-investorsClearSkyScout VenturesScout VenturesSyn Ventures Seed Management LlcTCP Venture CapitalALLEGIS CAPITAL+1 more

Skylark Labsskylarklabs.aiin𝕏

Skylark Labs develops self-learning AI systems that operate on edge devices like drones and cameras, adapting to unforeseen scenarios without requiring retraining.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechRoboticsUS, US

Dr. Singh

Co-investorsJosephine CollectiveKube VCRiceberg Ventures Premier

Spiral Geneticsspiralgenetics.comSeedacquired by Omicia

Spiral Genetics develops software for analyzing and comparing whole human genome data across large populations to identify genetic patterns and variants.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSeattle, US

Adina Mangubat(Founder)inJeremy Bruestle(Director)Alindrina Mangubat(Executive Officer, Director)Niranjan Shekar(Vice President Science)Rob Flickenger(Director of Engineering)

BoardRichard Jacroux(Director)

Co-investorsSeaChangeY Combinator415 CapitalDFJEverHaüsHanmi Healthcare+7 more

Tokenisetokenise.techPre-Seed · Nov 2024

Co-investorsBrinc

tpagatpaga.coin𝕏

Tpaga is a mobile financial platform offering digital payments, money transfers, bill payments, and cash withdrawals through a network of over 45,000 points across Colombia.

FintechBogotá, CO

Andres Gutierrez(CEO)inSebastian OrtizinJuan SalcedoIgor TámaraCarolina Barragán(CHO)

Co-investorsAmador HoldingsConny & Co.Invariantes FundNew Ventures CapitalTekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.Ventek+15 more

Union Apartmentunionapt.liveinSeedDefunct

Union Villas develops and manages residential apartment communities in Los Angeles, offering student housing, multi-family apartments, and coliving spaces for students, working professionals, and families.

PropTechLos Angeles, US

Yihsuan Chen(Founder)inChengyun Quan(Founder)Jialin he(Founder)

Co-investorsY CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesZeno Ventures

Volopayvolopay.comin𝕏

Volopay provides corporate cards, automated expense management, and accounting integrations for businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBengaluru, IN

Rajith Shaji(Founder)inRajesh Raikwar(Founder)inRajesh Raikwar Rajith Shaji(Founder)Rajith Shaji Rajesh Raikwar(Founder)Neha Verma(HR)

Co-investorsAccial CapitalAntlerKube VCSoma CapitalSprint VcStonewater Ventures+6 more

ZaiNarzainartech.comin𝕏Aug 2021

ZaiNar develops a platform for Physical AI that uses existing wireless networks to provide real-time positioning and sensing without satellites, cameras, or dedicated infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRedwood City, US

Philip Kratz(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Jacker(Executive Officer, Director)Curtis MacDonald(Director)inAlexander Hooshmand(Director)

BoardSteve Jurvetson(Director)inJerry Yang(Co-founder & former CEO, Yahoo!)

Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorAlpana VenturesEssentia VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFuture Venturesgener8tor+6 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AkinBloodstock AdvantageCloobot IncEnsureditFiableFontoKamiLeadstoryPhoriaZipline

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions

Red Owlacq. by ForcepointSpiral Geneticsacq. by Omicia

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has CP Ventures made?
CP Ventures has 27 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does CP Ventures invest at?
CP Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is CP Ventures's typical check size?
CP Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
What sectors does CP Ventures focus on?
CP Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Fintech, New Materials, Robotics, Space Tech.
Where is CP Ventures located?
CP Ventures is headquartered in North Sydney, AU.
Does CP Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, CP Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does CP Ventures co-invest with?
CP Ventures most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Evolution VC Partners, Kube VC, among 63 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 62

Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator is a startup accelerator that supports early-stage B2B, enterprise, AI and deep tech companies through mentorship, investor access, and an industry network.

Both backed · 2
ZaiNarCloobot Inc
$30K
Blackbird Ventures

Blackbird is a venture capital firm that backs founders from the earliest stages, with a focus on ambitious technology startups across Australia and New Zealand.

Both backed · 1
$149K – $60M
Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.

$500K – $5M
Craft Ventures

Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.

$50K – $50M
Uncork Capital

Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs early founders, with a focus on AI-native companies driving scale and industry change.

$3M – $5M
FJ Labs

FJ Labs is an early-stage investment firm specializing in marketplaces and network-effect businesses, taking an angel-style co-investment approach alongside institutional venture funds worldwide.

$100K – $3M
Everywhere Ventures

Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that writes pre-seed checks and is backed by a community of founder and operator LPs.

$250K
DST Global

DST Global is a global internet-focused investment firm that backs fast-growing, high-value internet companies. It does not solicit or accept retail investors.

Great Oaks Venture Capital

Great Oaks Venture Capital is a New York-based seed and early-stage investor that backs founders building enduring businesses across the United States.

$50K – $500K
Eniac Ventures

Eniac Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm run by former startup operators that partners closely with founders from 0 to 1 to accelerate product-market fit.

$1.2M
Streamlined Ventures

Streamlined Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders and invests at the seed stage to help build large-scale companies.

$100K – $1M
SOSV

SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.

$30K – $550K
▶50 more co-investors

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Firms observed investing alongside CP Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with CP Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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