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EVP

Venture capital

Bondi Junction · Pre-Seed–Series B · 33 people tracked

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Investment thesis

EVP backs founders building the future of software, focusing on AI-first, category-defining software businesses with defensible advantages, strong economics, disruptive potential and founders with earned market fit. The firm builds concentrated, actively-managed portfolios rather than passive ones, acting as high-conviction lead investors at the Series A inflection point. Beyond capital, EVP supports its companies through follow-on funding, its portfolio network, executive hiring, and hands-on guidance, aiming to be a founder's first phone call and a long-term partner over many years. Its investment criteria emphasize compounding advantage, economic quality, and companies building for global scale.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
Check
$1M – $10M
HQ
Bondi Junction, AU
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1996
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
67

Team · 33 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Philipp Thurner· CEO & Founder

Founder and CEO of Nexl, a relationship intelligence platform for legal firms.

Andrew Whittaker· General Partner
Jon Young· General Partner
Sam Evans· General Partner
Sudheer Kumar Kuppam· General Partner
Mark Velik· Principalin
Adrian Di Marco· Venture Partner
Chloe Lim· Venture Partner
Craig Butcher· Venture Partner
Damon Pezaro· Venture Partner
Mike Ford· Venture Partnerin𝕏
Russ Bennett· Venture Partner
Tiziana Bianco· Venture Partner
Alana Zhang· Associatein
Devin Kaplan· CFOin
Liezle Aliado· Finance Manager
Victoria Macarthur-Stanham· Capital Formation

What they invest in

from 33 of 67 portfolio companies

SaaS ×24AI & Machine Learning ×15Enterprise Software ×15Fintech ×7Marketing Tech ×7Sales Tech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3

HQs:Australia×13United States×6New Zealand×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 14 portfolio companies
71%
solo founders
10 of 14 mapped founding teams
60%
repeat founders
of 10 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×102 founders×4

Investments · 67 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 12023 · 52022 · 42021 · 12018 · 113 dated

Biteablebiteable.com

Biteable is an online, cloud-based video maker that uses AI to turn scripts into storyboards and finished videos, with AI avatars, multi-language voiceovers, templates, and brand customization.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsCloud Apps Capital PartnersMicroequities Venture Capital Fund

Bonjorobonjoro.comin

Bonjoro is a sales tool that enables teams to send personalized video messages to prospects and leads through email integration to increase reply rates, book more calls, and close more deals.

Marketing TechSaaSSales TechLos Angeles, US

Casey Hillin

Co-investorsTidal Ventures

Canibuildcanibuild.comMar 2022

Canibuild offers an AI-powered platform for instant site feasibility checks, automated pre-permitting, and 3D visualization to help builders, governments, and property owners determine whether a parcel can be developed for homes, ADUs, pools, sheds, and garages.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechPropTech

Timothy Cocaro(Founder)inShuvajeet Nag(Founder)in

Carclaritycarclarity.com.au

CarClarity is an online car loan comparison and brokerage service that matches borrowers to a panel of 40+ lenders and negotiates loan terms on their behalf.

FintechMobility & Transportation

Zaheer Jappie(Founder)in

Clearcalcsclearcalcs.com

ClearCalcs provides web-based structural engineering calculation software that keeps inputs, formulas, and code references together so engineers can review, trace, and reuse the basis of design.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsShearwater Capital

Coassemblecoassemble.comin𝕏

Coassemble provides embedded training and learning infrastructure that integrates into existing workplace tools like intranets, products, and Slack.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSales Tech

Ryan Macphersonin

Co-investorsClinton Capital PartnersOneVentures

compare clubcompareclub.com.auin𝕏

Compare Club is an independently owned comparison service that helps Australians compare and switch health insurance, other insurance, finance, and bills through a panel of trusted providers.

FintechInsurTechMarketplaces

Co-investorsNext CapitalSnowflake Ventures

Coreplancoreplan.ioin

CorePlan provides on-site data collection and reporting software for drilling and exploration crews, with training aimed at non-technical field teams and usage-based pricing that scales with rig counts.

CleantechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Alex Gouliosin

Deputydeputy.comin𝕏

Deputy is a workforce management software platform that helps businesses optimize shift scheduling, team coordination, and workplace operations.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSydney, AU

Steve

Co-investorsAurumIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)OpenView Venture PartnersSquare Peg Capital

Explorateexplorate.coinJan 2022

Explorate is an Australian supply chain company that combines logistics software with in-house freight forwarding (sea, air, road, and rail) and customs clearance, supported by a global partner network across more than 120 countries.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBrisbane, AU

Conor Hagan(Co-founder)inAlex Ewart(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsCardinia VenturesSkalata

Foodbombfoodbomb.com.auin

The Forage Company distributes healthy food products to venues in Victoria, Australia through the Ordermentum ordering platform.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechSaaSMelbourne, AU

Paul Tory(Founder)inJosh(Co-founder)

Co-investorsGandel InvestUtiliti GroupAthletic VenturesAura Ventures

Hnryhnry.co.nzin𝕏

Hnry provides financial administration and tax services for self-employed individuals and sole traders.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAuckland, NZ

Claire(Co-founder)James Fuller(Founder)inKaran(Managing Director, Australia)

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAthletic VenturesCreative HQ — The IncubatorIcehouse VenturesLeft Lane CapitalMovac+1 more

Intellischoolintellischool.coin𝕏Seed · Aug 2022 · $2M

Intellischool provides data infrastructure and integration services that help schools consolidate information from multiple EdTech tools to make better-informed decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMelbourne, AU

Dave(Co-founder)Josh(Co-founder)

Co-investorsMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Save the Children Global Ventures

Investorhubinvestorhub.cominSeries A · May 2023 · $4M

InvestorHub provides investor relations software that combines a branded investor hub, unified investor registry, and AI-powered engagement tools to help companies attract, manage, and communicate with investors at scale.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketing TechSaaS

Rhys Davis(Founder)in

Co-investorsFlying Fox Ventures

Keakea.aiin

Kea AI provides an AI-powered voice phone assistant for restaurants that answers customer calls, takes orders matched against the menu, and handles item, modifier, and FAQ updates.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechSaaS

Adam Ahmad(Founder)in

Co-investorsBarrel VenturesStreamlined VenturesMarbruckSuperAngelXfund

Mad Pawsmadpaws.com.auin𝕏

Mad Paws operates a marketplace platform connecting pet owners with pet sitters, dog walkers, and related care providers across Australia.

ConsumerMarketplacesWellness & FitnessAustralia, AU

Justus Hammer(Founder)in

Co-investorsBomboraPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Macdoch Ventures

Mutinexmutinex.coinSeed · Feb 2023 · $5M

MAITE is a private AI assistant trained on marketing mix modeling data that provides instant analysis, reporting, and recommendations for marketing teams.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Henry Innis(Founder)in

Co-investorsArchangel VenturesStartmate

Mutinymutinyhq.comin𝕏Series A · Feb 2023 · $3M

Mutiny is an AI-powered GTM assistant that helps customer-facing teams create branded marketing assets, conduct account research, and manage sales workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechNew York City, US

Nikhil Mathew(Founder)inJaleh Rezaei(Founder)in

BoardBogomil Balkansky(Director)in

Co-investorsCowboy VenturesEarl Grey CapitalInsight PartnersSequoia CapitalShamrock CapitalUncork Capital+4 more

Nexlnexl.cloudin

Nexl provides a platform for lawyers and law firms to manage client relationships, automate business development tasks, and track interactions without manual CRM data entry.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investorsLegalTechShearwater Capital

Ordermentumordermentum.comin𝕏

Ordermentum is an ordering and payments platform for food and beverage suppliers, helping them take customer orders and get paid faster.

B2B MarketplacesFintechFoodTech

Adam Theobald(Founder)in

Co-investorsAthletic VenturesFive V CapitalGandel InvestPerennial PartnersTouch VenturesUtiliti Group+1 more

Particular Audienceparticularaudience.comin𝕏

Particular Audience provides AI-driven personalization technology for retailers, focused on hyper-personalized product recommendations and shopping experiences.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech

James Taylor(Founder)in

Co-investorsFive V CapitalOneVentures

Pendulapendula.comin𝕏Series A · Dec 2018 · $3M

Pendula offers AI Agents that automate personalised customer communication across channels, covering outreach, lead scoring and qualification, feedback collection, retention, and CRM data enrichment.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSydney, AU

Co-investorsOctopus VenturesOneVenturesMA Growth Ventures

Pierrepierre.computerin𝕏

The Pierre Computer Company is a software company that builds low-level, composable product infrastructure for machine work.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US

Jacob Thornton(Founder)inIan Ownbey(Founder)in

Co-investors01 AdvisorsAudaciousCRV (Charles River Ventures)Wayfinder VenturesY Combinator

Practice Ignitionpracticeignition.comin𝕏Nov 2021

Ignition provides AI-powered pricing insights and automated billing solutions for professional services firms and agencies to optimize revenue through streamlined client agreements and payment collection.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSydney, AU

Guy Pearson(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)inDane Thomas(Co-Founder)inGreg Strickland(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBlack Sheep CapitalGlitch CapitalRight Click CapitalJMI EquityTiger Global Management

Practifipractifi.comin𝕏

Practifi builds a CRM platform designed for wealth management and financial advisory firms to deepen client relationships and improve service delivery at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSydney, AU

Adrian Johnstone(Chief Executive Officer)inEmily(Chief Operating Officer)

Co-investorsUpdata Partners

Rezdyrezdy.comin

Rezdy is a SaaS booking and distribution platform that helps tour operators, activity providers, and attractions get more online bookings and manage their operations.

B2B MarketplacesSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Simon Lenoirin

Co-investorsClinton Capital PartnersGrand Prix CapitalPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Sydney AngelsBailador Technology Investments

Servicelyservicely.aiinSeed · May 2023 · $2M

Servicely provides an AI-native IT and enterprise service management platform whose assistant, SoFi, autonomously resolves service requests such as password resets, access provisioning, and onboarding across IT, HR, facilities, GRC, and project management.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Sitemindersiteminder.comin𝕏

SiteMinder is a hotel commerce platform that combines distribution, revenue management, and AI-powered analytics, letting hotels manage rates and availability across 450+ booking channels from one interface.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Sankar Narayanin

Co-investorsBailador Technology InvestmentsFive V CapitalTechnology Crossover Ventures

Splosesplose.comin

splose provides practice management software for allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech pathologists.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSAdelaide, AU

Nicholas Sanderson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAthletic VenturesSpectrum EquityAthletico Ventures

Terminatermina.cominMay 2025

Termina runs energy procurement for businesses, comparing every retailer across the whole market to automatically switch each site to the lowest rate for electricity, gas, LPG and embedded networks.

CleantechEnergySaaS

Co-investorsArchangel VenturesMighty PartnersArchangelSkalata

Vendorpanelvendorpanel.comin𝕏

VendorPanel is a source-to-contract procurement platform that helps organizations optimize their procurement processes across the source-to-pay lifecycle.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSAustralia, US

Co-investorsAccel-KKRFive V CapitalGlitch Capital

Veridoohveridooh.comJun 2022

Veridooh provides independent verification, tracking, and measurement technology for out-of-home (OOH) advertising, offering a dashboard with over 400 metrics covering digital, programmatic, and static campaigns.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Co-investorsJelix Ventures

White globehnry.co

Hnry provides an automated tax and financial admin service for sole traders and self-employed people, calculating and paying income tax, GST, and ACC levies whenever the user gets paid.

FintechSaaS

James Fuller(Founder)in

Other

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

Ranchbot Technology HoldingsAutograbBlendaiBluethumbClipboardDeckardDeckard TechnologiesEatclubFarmbotFergusFunding Com AuGoreloHotel ClubIgnitionInsite AiInvestor HubLilac line separatorLumaryMoovenOneflareOutfitProgramarecent newsShippitSmartabaseSnapreviseSnooperSprintsuiteUptickUrban YouZipline

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has EVP made?
EVP has 67 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does EVP invest at?
EVP invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What is EVP's typical check size?
EVP typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
What sectors does EVP focus on?
EVP focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
Where is EVP located?
EVP is headquartered in Bondi Junction, AU.
Does EVP lead rounds?
Yes, EVP leads investment rounds.
Who does EVP co-invest with?
EVP most often shares deals with Five V Capital, Athletic Ventures, Clinton Capital Partners, among 38 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Metrics, focus and valuations with Justin Lipman (Partner - EVP) | Startup Playbook Ep167

Rohit Bhargava · Justin Lipman

Co-investors · 3

Startmate

Startmate runs a 12-week hybrid accelerator program for early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand, investing AUD $120k and providing mentor access and fundraising support.

Both backed · 1
$78K
GSR Ventures

GSR Ventures is a global early-stage technology investment firm backing companies in AI-enabled enterprise software, consumer platforms, and healthcare technology.

$2.3M – $74M
King River Capital

King River Capital is a venture capital firm that positions itself as a personal, attentive, and globally engaged partner to founders, with an established presence across multiple countries.

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