Gandel Invest
Family officeMalvern · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Gandel Invest targets opportunities that disrupt industries through innovation. It positions itself as more than a source of capital, emphasizing strong relationships with founders, management teams, and co-investors. The firm supports portfolio businesses toward accelerated growth and sustainable success by offering value-added services such as go-to-market strategies, brand and marketing creation, board placements, idea think tanks, and corporate connections.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 23 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×3Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2FoodTech ×2Gaming ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:Australia×2New Zealand×1Singapore×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmpverse provides gaming marketing services—including influencer talent, esports, events, media and virtual worlds—connecting brands and game publishers with gaming audiences.
GamingMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Charlie Baillie(Chief Executive Officer)Tim Roemer(Chief Operating Officer)
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)
Designs sustainable, customised packaging solutions for ecommerce and retail.
Technology-driven business researching, cultivating, manufacturing and delivering plant-based medicine.
Chef- and nutritionist-made healthy meals; acquired by Marley Spoon in 2022.
Cogo provides carbon insights and electrification platforms to help home and car owners transition to clean energy and reduce costs, partnering with financial institutions to deliver climate technology solutions.
B2B MarketplacesCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechSaaSWellington, NZ
Ben Gleisner(Founder)
Uses data to help companies understand consumer and business behaviour to drive revenue.
EatClub is a dining deals platform that connects diners with restaurants offering discounts on their total bill for booking tables during off-peak or last-minute availability.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplaces
Fan engagement and revenue platform for sports and entertainment organisations.
Makes meaty plant-based food from Shiitake mushrooms.
Platform connecting NDIS participants with support workers; acquired by nib in 2023.
AI video repurposing platform that extracts shareable clips from long-form content.
Automated tip calculations, digital payment cards and employee engagement for hospitality.
Mobile, one-click ordering for venues and suppliers.
Web3 gaming project helping developers build on the blockchain and go to market.
Reebelo sells refurbished consumer electronics including laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and home appliances at discounted prices compared to new products.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
Helps companies unlock health, lifestyle and behavior data to boost engagement and retention.
ZK-based compliance oracles providing wallet and transaction privacy.
AI tool to streamline operations, capture opportunities and eliminate admin.
Turns GTM ideas into agentic workflows from prompt to pipeline.
Owns and manages major Australian retail destinations including Chadstone and QVB.
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioChefgoodacq. by Marley SpoonKyndacq. by nib
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAnimoca Brands · cryptobriefing.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Gandel Invest invest at?
- Gandel Invest invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Gandel Invest focus on?
- Gandel Invest focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Gandel Invest located?
- Gandel Invest is headquartered in Malvern, AU.
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