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Venture capitalMount Pleasant · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Fund WA positions itself as the first venture fund entirely dedicated to backing Western Australian ventures, operating on the belief that the state's innovation is world-class and that great talent can emerge from anywhere. It is an industry-agnostic fund investing across diverse sectors including software, health and life sciences, defence, energy, education and creative industries. The fund targets high-potential ventures at the early commercialisation stages, from Seed to Series A, providing capital and support to help them scale. Companies are sourced through deep Western Australian connections, then assessed via rigorous due diligence with final decisions made by an Investment Committee.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 11 people
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What they invest in
from 14 of 15 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×5Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4Cybersecurity ×3Healthtech ×3Medical Devices ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2
HQs:Australia×12Israel×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBlack Swan Biotech (BSB) is a biotechnology company developing antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapies for Motor Neuron Disease, with a focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechPerth, AU
CoraMetix develops bioinspired prosthetic heart valves made from specialised polymers using Melt Electrowriting, a microscale 3D printing technology, aiming to replicate natural valve tissue with improved durability and patient-specific customisation.
Deep TechHardwareMedical Devices
Detail Earth provides high-resolution aerial imagery, down to 5 cm resolution with vertical and oblique views updated three times a year, accessible on any device.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace Tech
Enzide develops enzyme technology designed to degrade plastic materials, offering a biotechnology solution to address plastic pollution.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsMelbourne, AU
Dr Pete Cass(Chief Scientist)Marcus Gracey(Managing Director)
Hola is a VPN service that allows users to access movies, TV shows, games, and other content from different geographic regions.
Cloud ComputingConsumerCybersecurityMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic
Co-investors10DIris Capital
Hola Health is a telehealth platform that connects Australian patients with qualified GPs and nurse practitioners for online consultations across medical advice, specialist referrals, mental health care, and medical certificates.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessPerth, AU
Dr Vishnu Gopalan(Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer)Lenin Rajendran(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)inThiru Rajendran(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)
Hyprfire provides a network detection and response platform that identifies malicious activity in network traffic using statistical analysis.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMelbourne, AU
Stefan Prandl(Founder and CTO)in
Co-investorsCurtin AccelerateEastend Ventures
InterEarth is a climate change mitigation technology company that sequesters atmospheric CO2 using a proprietary "Dry Stack" technology to preserve woody biomass in inert conditions for over 100 years.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechPerth, AU
Dr Howard Carr(CEO and Founder)Peter Metcalfe(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsCounteractCounteract One
Inspiring Holdings develops inhalation devices that improve drug delivery efficiency for patients with lung conditions such as asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNot stated, AU
Prof Barry Clements(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Personr offers a compliance management platform that centralizes AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and CTF (Counter-Terrorist Financing) obligations for businesses, including policy hosting, training tracking, and reporting capabilities.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechLegalTechSaaS
Charlie Westerman(Co-founder)inNick Ahrens(Co-founder)
Pikko provides human-grade, gently cooked cat food with recipes formulated by nutritionists and vet-approved, personalised to each cat's nutritional needs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
SpaceDraft develops visual communication tools that help people capture and share knowledge and insights through pictures rather than text, serving users in work, education, and professional settings.
AgTechConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Thor.AI develops AI-powered software platforms for professional services firms including financial planners, R&D accountants, mortgage brokers, and insurance brokers to automate compliance, advice generation, and document workflows.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSPerth, AU
Ross Thorpe(Strategist)Liam Duggan(Operator)Scott Thorpe(Architect)
Vital Trace develops biosensors for continuous lactate monitoring (CLM) to support critical care decisions during childbirth, aiming to provide doctors with real-time clinical data for mothers and babies.
Digital HealthFemTechMedical Devices
Dr Arjun KaushikJonathan Morris(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsArtesianMedTech ActuatorPerth Angels
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Inspiring Holdings
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesHola Health · hola.health · Jun 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has FundWA made?
- FundWA has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does FundWA invest at?
- FundWA invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is FundWA's typical check size?
- FundWA typically writes checks of $200K – $1M.
- What sectors does FundWA focus on?
- FundWA focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is FundWA located?
- FundWA is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, AU.
- Does FundWA lead rounds?
- Yes, FundWA leads investment rounds.
- Who does FundWA co-invest with?
- FundWA most often shares deals with Artesian, Counteract One, Curtin Accelerate, among 6 tracked co-investors.
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