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Five V Capital

Growth equity

Darlinghurst · Growth · 76 people tracked

Also known as Five V

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Investment thesis

Five V Capital backs Australian and New Zealand founders, managers and businesses that show unique, differentiated capability within their niche and a track record of profitable growth. The firm pairs its own broad experience with founders' domain expertise and taps its investor network to drive value-creation initiatives. It provides flexible capital solutions, sharpened strategic focus, expanded investment capability, technology enablement and international reach, aiming to build market-leading, internationally competitive and sustainably scalable companies. Five V commits a significant portion of its own personal capital alongside the businesses it partners with.

Invests inSector AgnosticAustraliaNew ZealandSydney

Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.

Stage
Growth
HQ
Darlinghurst, AU
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
95
Unicorns
2
Acquisitions
2

Team · 76 people

from the firm's website & curated
Adrian MacKenzie· Partnerin

Adrian MacKenzie is the founder and a partner of Five V Capital, with more than 30 years in private equity investing across Australia, the UK, and the US. He previously served as a managing partner and board member at CVC Capital Partners, where he helped build the firm's Asia Pacific operations and led investments across various sectors. He holds a Bachelor (Hons) of Technology and Business Studies from the University of Strathclyde.

Srdjan Dangubic· Partnerin

Srdjan Dangubic is a partner at Five V Capital with experience in growth and buyout investing across the Asia Pacific region. He previously was a director at CVC Capital Partners, working across its Australian and Hong Kong offices, and earlier held investment and advisory roles at Macquarie Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia.

Brett Thebault· Venture Partnerin
Craig Manson· Venture Partner
Rob Mackay· Venture Partner
Fraser Matthews· Venture Partnerin

Fraser joined Netcoins in June 2022 and has over 20 years of experience in capital markets and fintech. He leads Netcoins' operations and was appointed CEO of BIGG in February 2026.

Alex Mount· Investment Team
Alexandre Chavotier· AI Consultantin

Alexandre Chavotier joined Five V Capital in 2025 as AI Lead, focusing on the firm's AI enablement strategy across the fund and its portfolio companies. He previously co-founded a consumer fintech platform and served as Chief Strategy & Analytics Officer at ZeBrands, a PE-backed scale-up in Mexico. He began his career at McKinsey & Company and QuantumBlack in Sydney, leading the AI team in ANZ, and holds degrees from Sciences Po Paris and the University of St. Gallen.

Aman Sharma· Investment Team, Private Equityin

Aman has over 14 years of global experience as a private equity investor, director and advisor across healthcare, industrials, software and technology, transport and logistics, consumer and business services. He previously spent eleven years at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) as a Director across Australia, the UK and Europe, and earlier worked in Macquarie Capital's TMET team. He holds Commerce (Finance) and Law degrees from the University of New South Wales.

Andrew Kilner· Investment Teamin

Andrew Kilner has more than five years of experience across private equity and investment banking. He joined Five V Capital from Jefferies, where he worked on transactions in the software, IT services, and digital infrastructure sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Advanced Finance & Economics (Hons).

Andy Cheung· Investment Teamin

Andy Cheung is an investor at Five V Capital, which he joined in 2024 as part of the investment team, where he works on deal origination, execution, and portfolio management. He has over seven years of experience in growth-focused private equity investing and advisory across software and technology, consumer, and healthcare. Before Five V, he worked at Quadrant Private Equity's Growth Fund, Canva, and Macquarie Capital's Principal Finance and TMET investment banking teams, and he holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New South Wales.

Angus Whitehead· Investment Teamin

Angus Whitehead has more than 15 years of experience in private equity and M&A across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, with prior investment work spanning technology, consumer, industrials, and business and financial services. He was a founding member of the Five V Capital investment team, joining in 2017 for the firm's first private equity fund, and previously worked as an Investment Manager at Marwyn Capital in London focusing on buy-and-build investments in telecoms and media, and as an M&A advisory executive at EY in Sydney and London. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Technology Sydney and a Masters of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.

Beau Davenport· Investment Teamin

Beau Davenport is a Growth Private Equity Investor at Five V Capital, where he leads investment origination and builds relationships with founders, shareholders, management teams, and their advisers. He focuses on backing private businesses across technology, industrials, consumer, healthcare, and business services, supporting them through growth capital, M&A, and expansion into new markets. Five V Capital is a Certified B Corp with more than $3 billion under management.

Bravin Ragavan· Investment Teamin

Bravin Ragavan has more than a decade of experience in private equity and investment banking. He joined Five V Capital from Oaktree Capital's Special Situations Private Equity Group, having begun his career at Macquarie Capital working on transactions and principal investments across technology, media, entertainment, and telecommunications. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney.

Cameron Gibbons· Investment Teamin
Chris Adams· Investment Teamin

Chris Adams is a private equity investor with over 20 years of experience working with companies globally as an investor, director, and advisor, with expertise in technology, IT services, and other business services. Before joining Five V Capital, he was a Managing Director and early team member at Adamantem Capital, a Director at Anchorage Capital Partners, and a Principal at Bain & Company, where he worked in London, Sydney, Boston, and Johannesburg. He began his career at Ernst & Young Corporate Finance in Sydney and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Chris Gillings· Investment Teamin
Christen Meli· Investor Relationsin
Crystal Poulter· Head of Financein

Crystal Poulter is Head of Finance at Five V Capital, with over 15 years of experience in finance. Her responsibilities have included bookkeeping for more than 25 entities spanning companies, partnerships, trusts and international structures, as well as cash flow management, banking facility obligations, audit and tax coordination, regulatory compliance and valuation procedures. She also handles investor relations, including annual, quarterly and monthly reporting, capital accounts, holding confirmations and investor queries.

Daniella Guimaraes· Operations Manager
Ed Bigazzi· Investment Teamin
Elena Wang· Financial Controllerin
Elliott Whelan· Investment Teamin

Elliott Whelan has around ten years of experience in private equity and investment banking. Before joining Five V Capital, he worked in investment banking at Macquarie Capital's Sydney office, advising on transactions in the industrials and infrastructure sectors, and began his career as an accountant at PwC. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Honours) from the University of Melbourne and is a Chartered Accountant.

Emmanuel Hart· Investment Teamin

Emmanuel Hart is an investor at Five V Capital, where he works across private equity and venture capital investments. A chartered accountant, he has experience in both advisory and direct investing roles across a range of industries.

Esha Arora· Investor Relations Associate
Gemma Bishop· Investment Teamin
Gemma Stooke· Investment Teamin

Gemma Stooke has over ten years of experience spanning private equity, management consulting, and law. Before joining Five V Capital, she worked on the investment team at Bain Capital Private Equity in Sydney, and earlier served as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co, advising on strategy and operations across retail and consumer goods, technology, and financial services. She began her career as a corporate lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons and Clifford Chance, and holds degrees in economics/social sciences and law from the University of Sydney and an MBA from INSEAD.

Giulia McFarlane· Head of ESGin

Giulia McFarlane is Head of ESG at Five V Capital, with prior experience in consulting and in-house ESG roles across Australia and the UK focused on private equity and portfolio companies. Before joining Five V, she worked in London as a Senior Sustainability Consultant advising private equity firms on firm-level ESG strategy and portfolio implementation. Her expertise covers ESG strategy, B Corp certification, ESG reporting, and regulatory compliance. She holds a Master of Environment and Sustainability from Monash University and a Bachelor of Environment from the University of Melbourne.

Graham Brooke· Senior Advisorin

Graham Brooke has 25 years of private equity experience across Australia, the UK, and Europe, working as both an investor and board director. Before joining Five V Capital as a senior advisor, he was a managing director at CPE Capital (formerly CHAMP Private Equity) and previously spent 15 years at CVC Capital Partners in London and Sydney, having begun his career in corporate finance at Arthur Andersen in London. He holds a master's degree in Classics from Oxford University and is a chartered accountant (ACA, ICAEW).

Greg Green· Investment Team
Harriet Lambert· Investment Team

Harriet Lambert has more than eight years of experience across private equity, infrastructure investing, and investment banking. She joined Five V NZ from the investment team at Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners in Melbourne, having previously worked in investment banking at Jarden NZ and beginning her career in corporate finance at PwC New Zealand, where she advised mid-market companies and spent time in Singapore. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from the University of Auckland.

Helen Cokro· Receptionist
Hugh MacDiarmid· Investment Teamin
Isabella Pettiford· Head of Investor Relationsin

Isabella Pettiford is Director of Investor Relations at Five V Capital, a mid-market private equity firm, where she leads capital raising and investor engagement. She has 14 years of experience in funds management, with responsibilities including investor communications and client relationships.

Isabella Pham· Investment Teamin
James Stanwell· Finance Manager
James Walker· Investment Teamin
Jamie Smith· Accountant
Jemma Potezny· Investment Teamin
Joanna LeFevre· Investment Teamin

Jo LeFevre has more than ten years of experience in private equity and investment banking in Australia and the United States. She joined Five V Capital in 2025, where she works on sourcing and executing investments and supporting portfolio company growth. Before Five V, she worked at Gresham Capital Partners and Concentric Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in Business (Finance and Accounting) from Indiana University.

Joyce Lu· Investment Teamin

Joyce Lu is a member of the investment team at Five V Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B software startups. The firm invests at the Series A and B stages in high-growth software companies across Australia, New Zealand, and other markets, and is currently deploying capital from its second venture capital fund.

Justin England· Investment Teamin

Justin England has more than 15 years of experience in global investing and corporate finance. He joined Five V Capital from the Australian mid-market private equity firm Pemba Capital Partners, having started his career at KPMG advising on M&A, market entry and strategy across Australia, Thailand and Myanmar. He holds a Bachelor of Business from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.

Karen Bell· Chief Operating Officerin

Karen Bell is the Chief Operating Officer at Five V Capital, with a 30-year career in financial services spanning leadership, strategy, governance and change management roles across Sydney, Singapore, London and Amsterdam. Before Five V, she was a partner at Privatus Capital Partners, and earlier worked at Bell Partners, spent 20 years in the Chief Operating Office at Deutsche Bank, and held a manager role in KPMG's Banking and Finance practice. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from the University of New South Wales and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Securities Institute of Australia, and the Institute of Company Directors.

Katrina Hill· Executive Assistant
Kavita Naidu· Team Assistant
Keith Veitch· Chief Financial Officer
Larissa Reyes· Chief People Officerin

Larissa Reyes is Chief People Officer at Five V Capital, with roughly two decades of experience in people and culture, organisational development, and transformation across the private equity sector. Before joining Five V, she spent ten years at Vitruvian Partners in London and earlier held roles at Permira, 3i Group, IBM, and Microsoft. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Psychology from Macquarie University.

Leya Moreno· Executive Assistantin
Liam Dunshea· Investment Team
Logan Irvine· Commercial Finance Managerin
Lucinda Abood· Operating Partnerin

Lucinda Abood is the Operating Partner at Five V Capital, with more than 25 years of leadership experience as a CEO, COO and CFO across US-listed, private equity-backed and privately held businesses. She has led teams across Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas, focusing on operational improvement, team performance and value creation. She is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Australian National University.

Marco Vissers· Investment Teamin

Marco Vissers is an Investment Associate at Five V Capital, based in Sydney. He focuses on growth investing and can be reached at mvissers@fivevcapital.com.

Matt Coffey· Investment Team
Max Hastings· Investment Teamin
Maya Taylor· Risk & Operations Analystin

Maya Taylor works at Five V Capital with a background in financial services and private markets investing. Before joining the firm, she was a Product Analyst at Commonwealth Securities (CommSec, CBA) working on product development and commercial analysis, and previously an Investment Analyst at Kakariki Capital. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Advanced Studies from the University of Sydney, majoring in Finance and Business Law.

Michael Haddleton· Investment Team
Mitchell McTavish· Investor Relations
Morgan Duke· Investment Teamin

Morgan Duke has over ten years of experience in private equity and advisory. Before Five V Capital, he spent eight years at Navis Capital Partners, a mid-market private equity firm in the Asia Pacific region, working with businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia in sectors such as healthcare, education, and agriculture. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Sydney.

Murray Schnuriger· Head of New Zealandin

Murray Schnuriger heads Five V Capital's New Zealand team, where he handles deal origination, execution, and portfolio management in the NZ market alongside the firm's Australian team. Before joining Five V, he was a Corporate Finance Partner at PwC New Zealand with more than 20 years of M&A advisory experience across sectors including consumer, telco, technology, primary industries, and construction and industrial products, and spent six years on PwC NZ's Executive Leadership Team. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Nicholas Horrack· Commercial Finance Manager
Nick Larkin· Investment Teamin

Nick Larkin has close to ten years of investing experience across debt and equity, working with founders and management teams at Five V Capital to grow businesses. He joined Five V in 2018 from Macquarie Group, where he was an Executive in the Principal Finance team handling special situations including credit, distressed assets, and tailored equity investments. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Finance and Bachelor of Laws (1st Honours) from Macquarie University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business.

Nikita Bartolotta· Investment Teamin

Nikita Bartolotta joined Five V Capital's private equity investment team in 2019, bringing over eight years of experience in private equity and M&A advisory. She previously worked in the M&A practice at PwC Australia, where she began her career as a cadet in the Assurance division. At Five V she has worked on investments from entry through exit, focusing on the education, technology, and industrial services and aftermarket sectors, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a graduate degree from the University of Queensland.

Patrick Rodden· Investment Teamin

Patrick Rodden has more than 20 years of experience in private equity and corporate finance across Australia and the US. Before joining Five V, he was a Managing Director within EQT's global infrastructure strategy, spent five years with Carlyle's Asia Private Equity team, and began his private equity career at CHAMP Private Equity, where he worked on mid-market investments across various sectors. He holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Sydney.

Ryley Lucas· Investment Teamin

Ryley Lucas is an investor at Five V Capital and serves as a board observer at Questas Group. Lucas competed as an Australian representative at 11 World Cups and the 2017 World Championships in Slopestyle and Big Air Ski.

Sam McKelvey· Investment Teamin

Sam McKelvey has more than 15 years of experience in private equity and investment banking across New Zealand, Australia and Europe. Before joining the Five V New Zealand team, he spent ten years in UK private equity at Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) as a Director, investing in private equity and structured capital, and earlier worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank / Craigs Investment Partners in Auckland. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Economics) and a Master of Business (Finance) from the University of Otago.

Sam Stephens· Accountantin
Sara Soldo· Investment Teamin

Sara Soldo has over 10 years of experience working with emerging growth companies in both advisory and operational roles, supporting founders and management teams on growth execution, capital raising, M&A, and strategic initiatives. She previously worked in the corporate finance team at Wilsons Advisory, in corporate development at non-bank lender Plenti through its scale-up and ASX listing, and held roles at Greenstone Partners and CBA's Institutional Bank. She holds a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University.

Shaina Brown· Investment Team
Simon Kriechbaum· Investment Teamin

Simon Kriechbaum has around 15 years of experience across New Zealand, Australia and the UK as a private equity investor, operator and advisor. Before joining Five V's New Zealand team, he worked in private equity at Waterman Capital Partners as an Investment Director and earlier at Palamon Capital Partners in London, having begun his career at KPMG Consulting in Auckland. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury and an MBA from INSEAD, and is a Chartered Accountant.

Teodor Covalciuc· Investment Team
Tim Cooper· Investment Teamin

Tim Cooper has more than a decade of experience in private equity and credit investing. He joined Five V Capital at its founding in 2016, having previously worked at Macquarie principal finance and begun his career in strategy consulting at Booz & Co. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics from Australian National University.

Xavier Notermans· Change Managerin

Xavier Notermans focuses on technology-led transformation, with experience in audit and assurance, process design, and product ownership. Before Five V Capital, he spent eight years at Deloitte across the Netherlands, the US, and global teams, including a role as Product Manager in the Global Products & Solutions Team. At Five V, he works on data strategy, workflow improvements, and collaboration tools across the investment lifecycle. He holds a Bachelor of International Business from Maastricht University, a Master's in Accounting, Auditing & Control from Erasmus University Rotterdam, and an International Executive Master of Auditing from VU Amsterdam.

Alejandro Suniaga· Venture Capitalin
Hui Ni Lee· Investment Teamin

Hui Ni Lee is Chief Investment Officer at Kumpulan Modal Perdana Sdn Bhd. With over 20 years of experience beginning at age 19, Lee has worked in corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, management, and advisory roles for startups and growth companies.

Monica Hong· Investment Teamin

Monica works on investment research and analysis at Betatron. She previously worked at Rothschild & Co's flagship buyout fund covering software, healthcare, and tech-enabled business services across Europe and the US, with earlier internships at an endowment fund, a circular economy scale-up, and a high-tech company. She holds a double Master from Yale School of Management and HEC Paris and a BA from the University of Cambridge.

Samadhi Pelenda· Private Equity and Venture Capital Investorin

What they invest in

from 67 of 95 portfolio companies

SaaS ×32Enterprise Software ×22AI & Machine Learning ×15Fintech ×14E-commerce ×10Consumer ×9Marketing Tech ×7Hardware ×6

HQs:Australia×38United States×9United Kingdom×1New Zealand×1South Africa×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 30 portfolio companies
57%
solo founders
17 of 30 mapped founding teams
46%
repeat founders
of 26 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×103 founders×14+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with education data

RMIT University ×3Australian Institute of Company Directors ×2Sydney Boys High School ×2The University of Western Australia ×2University of the Witwatersrand ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with field-of-study data

Economics ×6Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×5Finance & Accounting ×3Engineering ×2Law ×2Mathematics & Statistics ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 26 founders with career history

Google ×3Australian Army ×2Clayton Utz ×2

2 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 26 with degree data)

Investments · 95 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 32023 · 22021 · 28 dated

Seatosummitseatosummit.com.au✓ verified

Sea to Summit designs and manufactures outdoor gear including tents, backpacks, and adventure equipment for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers globally.

ConsumerE-commerceHardwareSports Tech

Roland TysonPenny Sanderson

4Cabling4cabling.com.au

Chitrang T.in

Ansaradaansarada.comin𝕏

Ansarada offers a SaaS platform and AI-powered virtual data rooms for investment banking and advisory teams to manage the end-to-end M&A deal lifecycle, including asset sales, capital raising, and restructuring.

AI & Machine LearningFintechGovTechSaaSSydney, AU

Steven Engel(Founder)in

Co-investorsFolklore VenturesUOB Venture ManagementEllerston Capital

App Corporationapp.com.auin

APP Group (transitioning to Bureau Veritas) is an Australian assurance and project delivery firm that supports complex property and infrastructure projects.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwarePropTechAustralia, AU

Ascenderhcmascenderhcm.com𝕏

Dayforce is an AI-powered people platform that centralizes HR, payroll, time, talent, planning, and analytics for mid-market and enterprise organizations.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSUnknown from provided content

Automic Groupautomicgroup.com.auSep 2021

Automic provides investor relations and capital markets advisory services to pre and post-IPO companies, combining market insight with technology to enhance shareholder engagement and communications.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSydney, AU

Co-investorsAdvent International

Bgumediabgumedia.com

BGU Media is a marketing and media production agency offering video services (event video, trailers, promotional video, documentaries, show productions, and live media), photography, and responsive website development.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLoughton, GB

Biopakbiopak.comin

BioPak supplies certified compostable food and drink packaging — including cups, containers, cutlery and accessories — for quick-service food venues, along with custom-branded packaging options.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsSydney, AU

Gary Smith(Founder)inRichard Fine(Founder)inGuy Brent(CEO)in

Blastoneblastone.com.auin𝕏

BlastOne supplies abrasives, equipment, and technical expertise for industrial blasting and surface preparation, serving contractors and manufacturers in protective coatings and corrosion control.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareNew MaterialsAdelaide, AU

Gar Gooden(Founder)

Co-investorsKaltroco

Businessautomationworksbusinessautomationworks.com.au

Business Automation Works delivers cloud-based automation solutions designed to streamline business processes for enterprises, with a focus on helping accountants and financial service providers eliminate repetitive administrative tasks.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNewtown, AU

Stan Corner(Founder)

Calreplycalreply.com𝕏acquired by Rokt

Rokt enables ecommerce brands and advertisers to increase transaction value by delivering personalized product recommendations and targeted advertising during the purchase moment (cart, payment, confirmation).

AdTechE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Co-investorsSquare Peg Capital

Canva, Inc.canva.com

Design platform; Blackbird invested when it was just an idea and in every round since.

SocialSurry Hills, Nsw, AU

Melanie Perkins(Founder)inClifford Obrecht(Executive Officer, Director)Cliff Obrecht(Founder)inCameron Adams(Founder)inIan LeeJeffrey Story

Co-investors3Spoke Capital500 GlobalAirTree VenturesAlkeon InnovationAlpha Square GroupAltra Venture+58 more

Carmacarma.com.auinMar 2025

Carma is a full-stack digital platform for buying and selling used vehicles in Australia, handling consumer sourcing, inspection, in-house reconditioning, AI-based pricing, online retail, dealer wholesale auctions, financing and delivery.

E-commerceFintechInsurTechMarketplacesMobility & TransportationWashington, US

Lach(Co-founder)Yos(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalEntrée CapitalGeneral CatalystTechstarsTiger Global Management

Checkboxcheckbox.aiinJan 2026 · $35M

Checkbox is legal intake and automation software that converts Microsoft Teams messages into legal matters with automatic tracking, history capture, and audit trails.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSLong Island City, US

James Han(Executive Officer, Director)inEvan Wong(Founder)in

BoardEvan Wijaya(Director)Rajan Anandan(Director)in

Co-investorsConductive VenturesLighter CapitalPeak XV PartnersTidal VenturesTouring CapitalAFG Partners

Criticalarccriticalarc.comin𝕏

CriticalArc develops SafeZone, a unified platform for safety, security, wellbeing and emergency management that helps organizations protect employees and students across campuses, hospitals, and enterprises.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jahmai Lay(Founder)in

Co-investorsSydney Angels

Cyclotekcyclotek.comin

Cyclotek manufactures and distributes PET radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive medical devices for hospitals, research institutions, and clinical partners across Australia and New Zealand.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMelbourne, AU

Dr. James Glasgow(CEO)Andrew Wilson(Chief Finance and Operating Officer)in

Cydarmcydarm.comin𝕏

Cydarm provides case management software for security operations centers with built-in security and privacy controls.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMelbourne, AU

BeninVaughan Shanks(Founder)in

Co-investorsInterValley VenturesRight Click Capital

Datafreedatafr.ee

Datafree provides "reverse-billed" mobile connectivity that lets businesses make specific websites, apps, and platforms accessible to users without consuming their personal mobile data or airtime.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS

Dave TurnerGour LentellinEdward Wakefield

Co-investors500 Global

Dataweaversdataweavers.comin𝕏

Dataweavers provides automation and governance solutions for digital experience platforms, helping distributed teams reduce operational friction and focus on delivering business value.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsOIF VenturesOneVenturesOur Innovation FundQIC Ventures

Digital Matterdigitalmatter.comin𝕏

Digital Matter designs and manufactures low-power IoT hardware and device management software for GPS asset tracking, sensor monitoring, and telematics.

HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Ken Everett(Founder)in

Dyflexdyflex.com.auin

DyFlex Solutions is an SAP consulting and technology partner that helps organisations with business transformation using SAP-based solutions, including AI applications within SAP environments.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Peter L.(Founder)inJason Heaneyin

Earndearnd.co

Earnd identifies and optimizes tax credits and incentives for innovative companies, using proprietary analysis to uncover available savings from federal tax regulations.

FintechSaaS

Education Perfecteducationperfect.comin𝕏

Education Perfect is an educational technology company that develops products to support diverse learning needs and student engagement.

EdTechSaaS

EngageRMengagerm.comin

EngageRM is a customizable CRM and business automation platform designed for technical team leaders in sports and entertainment organizations.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSports TechMelbourne, AU

Brett Yorgey(Founder and Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investorsGandel Invest

Fair Supplyfairsupply.cominJan 2025 · $12M

Fair Supply is a supply chain risk intelligence platform focused on ESG, providing data on suppliers to help companies identify and manage risks such as modern slavery and climate impact across their supply chains.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Kimberly Randle(Co-founder)inArne Geschke(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesQIC VenturesTidal Ventures

Fat Zebrafatzebra.comin

Fat Zebra provides payment processing integrations and technology components that enable businesses to build custom payment experiences.

E-commerceFintechSaaS

Fingerprint for Successf4s.comin𝕏Jan 2023 · $6.5M

F4S offers Marlee, an AI-based coaching and assessment tool that analyzes individual work styles and communication preferences to help people collaborate more effectively with their teams.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

Co-investorsPolipo VenturesSalesforce Ventures

Flare Hrflarehr.comin𝕏

Flare is a platform offering employee benefits and retention strategies for Australian businesses, including novated leasing and electric vehicle programs designed to reduce turnover and improve job satisfaction.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSydney, AU

Co-investorsPoint72 VenturesReinventure Group

Fluent Commercefluentcommerce.comin

Fluent Commerce provides Fluent Order Management, an API-first, event-driven order management system (OMS) that handles inventory availability, order orchestration, fulfillment, delivery promises, returns and customer service across channels and regions.

E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSydney, AU

GrahamDariusJamie

Co-investorsArrowroot CapitalPartners for GrowthBain Capital

Ftpsolutionsftpsolutions.comin

FTP provides operational intelligence technology and IT/OT network services that transform operational data into actionable insights for mining, marine, and agricultural industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSAustralia and Canada, AU

Growgrow.incin

GROW Inc provides a technology platform and services for superannuation funds, offering product distribution, member online portals, and operational automation.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

John(Chief Executive Officer)Adam(Chief Strategy Officer)James(Chief Financial Officer)Sarah(Chief Transformation Officer)Claudia(Chief Technology Officer)Glenna(Chief Superannuation Operations Officer)

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesHitachi VenturesBCIMenlo VenturesSignalFireTCV+1 more

GSP Academy (globalstudypartners.com)globalstudypartners.cominacquired by upGrad

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces

Elaine StarkeyMyleeta Aga Williams(CEO International, upGrad)

BoardRonnie Screwvala(Chairperson & Co-founder – upGrad)

Co-investorsSapien Ventures / Sapien Group

Habithabit.healthin

Habit Health operates physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and specialist rehabilitation clinics across New Zealand.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessNew Zealand, NZ

Co-investorsNZ Equity PartnersSequoia CapitalWhiteboard Capital

Hit100hit100.com.au

RealHit Valuations provides certified property valuation services—including residential, commercial, pre-purchase, insurance, taxation, family law, and probate valuations—for homeowners, investors, and businesses.

PropTechHobart, AU

Imagebriefimagebrief.comin

This domain now hosts the personal profile page of Simon, a product executive; it is not an active company website.

Creator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Simon(Co-founder & CEO)

Lexerlexer.ioin𝕏

Lexer builds a Customer Data & Experience Platform that helps brands and retailers use customer data to improve customer experiences and drive incremental sales.

Data & InfrastructureMarketing TechRetail TechMelbourne, AU

Chris Brewer(Founder)inAaron Wallis(Founder)inDavid Whittle(Founder)inDavid Chinn(Founder)inDave Whittle(Founder)

Co-investorsJanuary CapitalBlackbird VenturesKing River Capital

Lyrebird Healthlyrebirdhealth.comin

Lyrebird is a web-based clinical AI platform that records patient consultations and generates customisable clinical notes, letters, and documents that integrate with clinicians' existing EMR systems.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Kai Van Lieshout(Founder)in

Co-investorsHorizonOctopus VenturesStartmate Launch Club

Madman Entertainmentmadman.com.auin𝕏

Madman is an Australian film distribution company that acquires and distributes theatrical and home entertainment content, including Academy Award–winning and nominated films, alongside operating its own streaming platforms for documentary and independent content.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSydney, AU

Mantel Groupmantelgroup.com.au

Mantel Group is a technology consultancy that helps enterprises adopt AI, data, digital, cyber security, and cloud solutions, including agentic AI, legacy modernisation, and governance frameworks.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

Marleegetmarlee.comin𝕏Jan 2023

Marlee is a collaboration and performance platform that uses AI and science-based questionnaires to measure people's work motivations and traits, giving teams insights into how members work, communicate, and perform.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsBlack Nova VCRemarkableRemarkable Australia+ AcceleratorSalesforce Ventures

Monsonmonson.com.auin

Monson provides port agency and shipping advisory services for top-tier commodity clients, handling cargo shipping logistics and real-time operational support.

Logistics & Supply ChainFremantle, AU

Dale Monson(Founder)in

Moovenmooven.comin𝕏

Mooven provides software solutions for construction project management and urban traffic coordination, helping the construction industry optimize project timelines and reduce congestion in cities.

Construction TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Francisco, US

Micah Gabriels(Co-Founder & CEO)inPaul McDonnell(Co-Founder & Chief Engineer)in

Openwayfoodopenwayfood.com.au

Openway Food Co. is an Australian-owned food manufacturer that produces better-for-you food products under its own brands and makes products for retailers and FMCG companies.

Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTech

Andrew Loader(Founder)inSam Bevacquain

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 VenturesEVPGandel InvestPerennial PartnersTouch VenturesUtiliti Group+1 more

Orikanorikan.comin

Orikan provides an end-to-end suite of parking management technologies, including mobile and contactless QR payment apps, virtual meters, and solar-powered smart meters, along with sensors and data tools to optimise parking and transport assets.

FintechGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Peter Neale(Chief Executive Officer)inRaj Singh(Chief Operating Officer)inHung Tu(Chief Financial Officer)inTabitha Mitchell(Chief Growth Officer)inMark Oliver(Chief Customer Officer)inBabu Krishnamoorthy(Chief Information & Technology Officer)in

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-investorsEVPOneVentures

Patrickspatricks.com.auin

Patrick's is an online retailer selling designed apparel and accessories with prices listed in Australian dollars.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Aimee Kiddin

Pentenpenten.comin

PentenAmio develops digital security technologies for government and defence customers, including secure mobility solutions (AltoCrypt) for accessing classified data, AI-driven cyber defence and training, and electronic deception systems (TrapRadio).

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense Tech

Sarah Bailey(Group CEO)Matt Thomas(UK CEO)

Permaconnpermaconn.comin

Permaconn provides fire alarm management and signalling systems designed for remote and hard-to-reach locations in Australia, offering self-managed solutions with dual connectivity redundancy to ensure system reliability.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSaaSAustralia, AU

Co-investorsBarings BDC

Plentiplenti.com.auin

Plenti is a fintech lender offering personal, auto, and renewable energy loans of up to $75,000 to consumers, and a peer-to-peer investment platform where investors can earn income by lending.

ConsumerFintechMarketplaces

Glenn Riddell(Founder)in

Co-investorsFederation

Probe Groupprobe.groupin

Probe Group provides customer experience services, including strategy, conversational AI, speech analytics, business process outsourcing, and digital transformation solutions for businesses globally.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSAustralia, AU

Probegroupprobegroup.com.auin

Probe Group provides customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services, combining human agents with digital tools to handle customer interactions.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Sanj Ahujain

Quadpayquadpay.comin𝕏

Quadpay (now Zip) offers a buy now, pay later service that lets consumers split purchases into four interest-free installments both online and in-store via a mobile app, virtual card, or physical card.

ConsumerE-commerceFintech

Co-investorsRainfall Ventures

Questasquestas.com.auin

Questas supplies hydraulic solutions and flow control services to industrial sectors across Australia including manufacturing, construction, mining, and energy through a network of 35 branches.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergyHardwareSydney, AU

Co-investorsAllegro Funds

Qwilrqwilr.comin𝕏

Qwilr provides proposal software that enables sales teams to create, send, and track branded interactive web-based proposals with built-in e-signature and payment capabilities.

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSydney, AU

Mark Tanner(Founder)in

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesPoint NineRight Click CapitalSkip Capital

Roktrokt.comin𝕏Jul 2025

Rokt the Rig is a global development program launched in 2023 to identify and train talented female sim racers, culminating in competitive racing opportunities through partnerships with Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing and the FIA-backed British F4 Esports Championship.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechSports TechNew York, US

Bruce Buchanan(Founder)inPatrick Connorton(Executive Officer)inWilliam Severance(Executive Officer)

BoardPaul Bassat(Director)Thomas Cowan(Director)Katie May(Director)

Co-investorsArrowroot CapitalSquare Peg CapitalWellington ManagementHighland Capital PartnersTiger Global ManagementUnless+1 more

Sea To Summitseatosummit.com𝕏

Sea to Summit designs and manufactures outdoor adventure gear including equipment for climbing, trekking, and camping.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardware

Roland TysonPenny Sanderson

Shazamshazam.com𝕏

Shazam is a mobile app for iOS and Android that identifies music playing nearby by creating a digital fingerprint of the audio and matching it against a database of tracks, then returning song and artist details along with lyrics, video, and recommendations.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & Entertainment

Chris Barton(Founder)in

Co-investorsArts AllianceBand of AngelsDN CapitalFlashpoint Venture CapitalKleiner PerkinsMenlo Ventures+3 more

Shinedrinkshinedrink.comin

Shine Drink produces nootropic and electrolyte-enhanced beverages sold direct-to-consumer in Australia.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsPartners for Growth

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 NarayaninMike Ford(Founder)Mike Rogers(Founder)

Co-investorsBailador Technology InvestmentsEVPTechnology Crossover Ventures

Other

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

4Cabling AustraliaAscenderAttekusAutomicBawBreadcrumbCascadeCimDcaDCA CitiesDrawboardForteFTPGlobal Parking SolutionsGreenbeamHabit HealthJobgetterLegalvisionLyrebirdMonson Agencies AustraliaMysalegroupOpen InsuranceOrbitremitStilmarkgroupUnified Healthcare GroupZenith Investment Partners

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions

Calreplyacq. by RoktGSP Academy (globalstudypartners.com)acq. by upGrad

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How many investments has Five V Capital made?
Five V Capital has 95 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Five V Capital invest at?
Five V Capital invests at the Growth stage.
What sectors does Five V Capital focus on?
Five V Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Five V Capital located?
Five V Capital is headquartered in Darlinghurst, AU.
Who does Five V Capital co-invest with?
Five V Capital most often shares deals with EVP, AirTree Ventures, OneVentures, among 54 tracked co-investors.

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