Fundraising FoxGrand Prix Capital
Family officeSydney · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Grand Prix Capital is a Sydney family office that backs early-stage companies (pre-Series A), and provides venture debt and growth capital alongside alternative assets and listed equities, including in emerging and frontier markets. Beyond funding, the firm emphasises the quality of the founding 'driver' and only engages with ventures where it can add value, acting as a mentor and navigator by bringing connections, services and a support network. It also offers advisory and consulting services such as financial modelling, due diligence support, fractional CFO services and non-executive directorships, and runs a philanthropic foundation supporting disadvantaged communities.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Creator Economy ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Australia×3
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDesignCrowd is an online creative marketplace connecting businesses and entrepreneurs with a global network of designers for custom graphic, logo, web, and print design projects.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkMarketplaces
Alec Lynch(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Microequities is an asset manager specializing in long-term value investments focused on undervalued small-cap and micro-cap stocks.
FintechMelbourne, AU
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
Co-investorsClinton Capital PartnersEVPPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Sydney AngelsBailador Technology Investments
Shippit is a multi-carrier shipping platform for ecommerce and logistics teams, giving access to 100+ carriers with tools to automate fulfilment, optimise last-mile delivery routes, and analyse delivery performance.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSydney, AU
Rob Hango-Zada(Founder)in
Co-investorsAura VenturesEVPOneVenturesPerennial PartnersTidal VenturesAura Group+3 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Grand Prix Capital invest at?
- Grand Prix Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Grand Prix Capital focus on?
- Grand Prix Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Grand Prix Capital located?
- Grand Prix Capital is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
- Who does Grand Prix Capital co-invest with?
- Grand Prix Capital most often shares deals with Partners for Growth, Partners for Growth (PFG), EVP, among 9 tracked co-investors.
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