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Giant Leap
Impact investorAustralia · Seed–Series B · 7 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Giant Leap invests in visionary founders tackling the world's most pressing problems, focusing on three impact themes: climate, health, and people. The firm targets companies that harness technology and innovation to reimagine industries and create lasting, transformational change. It emphasises measurable impact, citing outcomes such as CO2 emissions avoided, savings to the healthcare system, and people affected by improved workplace policies. The firm positions impact and financial return as complementary, seeking businesses where technology-driven solutions produce both.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 30 of 78 portfolio companiesClimate Tech ×8Digital Health ×7Healthtech ×7Cleantech ×6Wellness & Fitness ×6Future of Work ×5SaaS ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4
HQs:Australia×13United States×8United Kingdom×2
Investments · 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 12023 · 22022 · 12021 · 22014 · 110 dated
Gevo produces low-carbon drop-in fuels and chemicals — including motor fuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and renewable materials — using CO2 as a renewable carbon source.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnglewood, US
Christopher Ryan(Executive Officer)Mike Willis(Executive Officer)Greg Roda(Executive Officer)Patrick Gruber(Executive Officer, Director)inBrett Lund(Executive Officer)Paul D. Bloom(Chief Executive Officer and Director)in
Co-investorsOUP (Osage University Partners)
Equity Clear provides transparency and reporting infrastructure for Australia's startup investment ecosystem, focusing on improving visibility of how funding opportunities move through the pipeline and addressing structural funding gaps.
Data & InfrastructureFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodAustralia, AU
Co-investorsScale Investors
Academy Xi offers product management training programs for business teams to develop their capability in creating profitable products and driving growth.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustralia, AU
Anthony Bohm(Director)
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Amber gives Australian households direct access to wholesale electricity pricing so they can shift usage to cheaper, greener times and automatically export stored battery and EV energy for higher earnings.
CleantechClimate TechConsumerEnergy
Chris Thompson(Founder)inDan Adams(Founder)inJohn Bartonin
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesBlack Sheep CapitalBreakthrough VictoriaImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdMain Sequence VenturesMighty Partners+5 more
Kate Glazebrook(Founder)Richard Marr(Founder)Theo Fellgett(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird Ventures
Brisbane Angels is an angel investing group that connects angel investors with early-stage, high-growth startups and founders across Australia.
FintechBrisbane, AU
Co-investorsNZ Growth Capital PartnersAntler
Caregility develops a hybrid care platform that integrates virtual care and AI to connect healthcare organizations and improve patient outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechWall Township, US
York Wang(Director)Tod Nestor(Chief Financial Officer of Caregility Corporation.)inRonald Gaboury(Chief Executive Officer of Caregility Corporation.)inMichael Brandofino(President of Caregility Corporation.)
BoardBruce Eatroff(Director)David Shulkin(Director)
Change Foods uses precision fermentation with microbes to produce real dairy proteins, fats, and flavors without cows, then applies traditional cheesemaking techniques to make animal-free cheese that tastes, stretches, and melts like conventional dairy cheese.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechPalo Alto, US
David Bucca(Founder)in
Co-investorsAngelCentralBetter Bite VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current CapitalGGFGreen Generation Fund+2 more
Conserving Beauty makes clinically tested, barrier-first skincare — including dissolving skincare cloths and nanotechnology treatment patches — for people with acne-prone, sensitive, eczema-prone and reactive skin.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness
Natassia Nicolao(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesJoyance Partners
EnergyLab is a climate tech startup accelerator and innovation ecosystem focused on net zero emissions, running programs that connect clean energy and climate tech founders with mentors, advisors, partners and investors.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySydney, AU
Renate Egan(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsEnergyLabImpact Ventures Management Pty LtdNSW Clean Technology Innovation Grants
FlyORO provides supply chain integration services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), operating modular on-demand blending systems to accelerate the deployment of SAF in aviation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Jonathan Yeo(Chief Executive Officer)inJoe Ng(Chief Technical Officer)Genevieve Toh(Chief Marketing Officer)inDamian McLoughlin(Chief Commercial Officer)Tan Chong Yee(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsInvestible Climate Tech Fund
Geltor uses a proprietary biodesign and precision fermentation platform to create and commercially produce novel protein ingredients, including collagens, for beauty and personal care formulators.
BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Alexander Lorestani(Founder)inNick Ouzounov(Founder)inNicholas Ouzounov(Founder)
Co-investorsAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalArgonautic VenturesBaruch Future VenturesBlue Horizon CorporationBoxGroup+19 more
Giant Leap is a venture capital fund that invests in technology-driven, impact-focused startups across the themes of climate, health, and people.
Climate TechHealthtechImpact & Social Good
GlamCorner is an online fashion rental platform that lets women access designer clothing and apparel for a fraction of retail price as a sustainable alternative to buying new.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesSydney, AU
Audrey Khaing-Jones(Co-Founder & COO)inDean Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Olympia Yarger(Founder)
Co-investorsTenacious VenturesFlying Fox VenturesRampersand
Hex builds tools for data analysis and visualization, serving data teams, analysts, and organizations that need to work with data.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Barry McCardel(Founder)inCaitlin Colgrove(Founder)inGlen Takahashi(Founder)inRichard Heart(Founder)
Co-investors137 VenturesAmplify PartnersAndreessen HorowitzavraBasic CapitalDash VC+16 more
Australia's largest privately-owned flexible workspace operator providing premium office and collaborative spaces to help businesses and their teams.
Future of WorkPropTechWellness & FitnessSydney, AU
Brad Krauskopf(Founder)in
Co-investorsPerennial Partners
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials and climate technology solutions to replace plastic with regenerative alternatives.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Jose, US
James Mastronardi(Executive Officer)Jonathan Plisco(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEmma Jenkin(Director)Justin Kamine(Director)Cassy Liberman(Director)Oliver Libby(Director)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBay Bridge Ventures ClimateGeekdomGratitude RailroadRogue Insight CapitalTech Square Ventures+4 more
Medical Angels is an Australian angel investment syndicate of over 1,000 clinicians that invests in healthcare startups, and in 2026 launched an ESVCLP fund, Medical Angels Venture Fund I.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Mindset Health develops digital health programs using hypnotherapy and mind-body medicine to help patients manage gastrointestinal disorders and improve health outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthWellness & FitnessMelbourne, AU
Alex Naoumidis(Founder)inChris Naoumidis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesAlumni VenturesFifty YearsKing River CapitalPerennial PartnersTenmile+14 more
More Good Days provides an evidence-based chronic pain management program for people living with persistent pain and fibromyalgia, combining physiotherapy, clinical psychology, and support coaching.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessAustralia, AU
Helen Ngo(Founder)Neala Fulia(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Side Stage Ventures
Ovum Health is a 100% telehealth lifestyle medicine practice that treats the root causes of hormonal, reproductive, and metabolic conditions through physician-led plans covering nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress.
Digital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness
Ariella Heffernan-Marks(Founder)
Co-investorsAntler
Pangaea Impact invests in social enterprises and provides support in strategic planning, business model design, customer acquisition, and operational execution.
Impact & Social Good
Perx develops a digital health platform that uses engagement and behavioral incentive techniques to help older patients, those with chronic conditions, and underserved populations adhere to their treatment plans and manage their health.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSAustralia / USA
Hugo Rourke(CEO & Co-founder)inScott(COO & Co-founder)
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesTenmileTractor VenturesWildwood Ventures
Polymateria develops a proprietary plastic additive formulation that enables conventional plastics to biodegrade fully in natural environments without harming recycling streams.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Richard Hornein
Co-investorsBridford Investments (Bridford Group)Peak Sustainability VenturesThe CraftoryMilltrust International GroupTemasek
Small business parcel delivery startup that raised a $5M Series A round led by Full Circle Venture Capital.
Seattle, US
James Chin Moody(Founder)inHein Vogel(Director)Ned Sizer(Executive Officer, Director)John Caplan(Director)
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesArchangel VenturesBlack Sheep CapitalFull Circle Venture CapitalFederationKing River Capital
Spaceship is an Australian investing platform offering app-based investment accounts, superannuation, and access to US stocks and ETFs, letting retail users start with small amounts.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesHorizons Ventures
Startmate is an early-stage startup accelerator and investor for founders in Australia and New Zealand, providing capital, mentorship, and community programs.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Niki Scevak(Founder @ Blackbird & Startmate)
Swoop operates global drone transport networks and aircraft to provide seamless aerial access in remote and inaccessible areas, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and enabling delivery services.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Eric Peck(Founder)Josh Tepper(Founder)
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesIn-Q-TelRight Click CapitalArtesianMain Sequence Ventures
The Commons operates a network of 19 coworking and private office locations across Australia, offering shared workspaces, private offices, enterprise solutions, and on-demand day passes with meeting rooms, event spaces, and studios.
Future of WorkPropTech
Trace provides an AI orchestration platform that models task flows between departments and aligns AI agents with human judgment to automate operational workflows at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSLondon, GB
Tim Cherkasov(Founder)inArtur Romanov(Founder)inTim Cherkasov Artur Romanov(Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAllied Venture PartnersAmplify.LAAntlerBaidu VenturesChainlink+14 more
Who Gives A Crap sells toilet paper and related household paper products directly to consumers, donating 50% of its profits to clean water and sanitation non-profits worldwide.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Danny Alexander(Founder)inSimon Griffiths(Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAthletic VenturesGlitch CapitalThe CraftoryVerlinvestAthletico Ventures+1 more
Woebot is a chat-based mental health support app for adolescents that uses conversational AI informed by cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based approaches.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Dr. Alison Darcy(Founder)Alison Darcy(Founder)
Co-investorsAI FundAlumni VenturesAurum Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesKicker VenturesNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+4 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Australian Epilepsy Diagnostics ServiceCarbon Management PlatformCareer Pathways PlatformCareerHubCareMateClarityClean SlateCoviuDrivenDroneLogisticsEmbodied Carbon Design ToolsESGEvrnuFemtech HealthForemindFull CycleFuture SuperGreat WrapGrok VenturesindiInsectaKernlLatherLike FamilyLocal Grocery DeliveryLoop+MedAdhereMindfulness Pain ManagementMindstrongMindwaveModoMusic HealthNoothParent DashboardPressure Relief TechnologyRenewcellSeer MedicalSmart Building SolutionsSPEC ToolboxSustainable DeliverySwitch AutomationTelehealth PlatformWORK180WorkableYour Grocer
Exits · 2
1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 1GevoNASDAQ: GEVO
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesTrace · techcrunch.com · Feb 25, 2026
Geltor · geltor.com · Oct 13, 2025
Caregility · prnewswire.com · Sep 23, 2025
Hex · finsmes.com · May 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Giant Leap made?
- Giant Leap has 78 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Giant Leap invest at?
- Giant Leap invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does Giant Leap focus on?
- Giant Leap focuses on Climate Tech, EdTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Giant Leap located?
- Giant Leap is headquartered in Australia, AU.
- Who does Giant Leap co-invest with?
- Giant Leap most often shares deals with AirTree Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Khosla Ventures, among 45 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team
Combining Social Impact with Investing with Giant Leap Partner Adam Milgrom
The Sachin and Adam Show · Adam Milgrom · youtube.com
Building your decision-making muscle with Adam Milgrom (Giant Leap Fund) | Startup Playbook Ep125
Rohit Bhargava · Adam Milgrom
IB x AWS Presents ... Rachel Yang, Giant Leap Fund
Innovation Bay · Rachel Yang
Impact investments - Will Richardson (Managing Partner - Giant Leap Fund) | Startup Playbook Ep073
Rohit Bhargava · Will Richardson
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