Fundraising FoxHCF Catalyst
AcceleratorSydney · Seed–Series A
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Investment thesis
HCF Catalyst backs early-stage health tech startups and scaleups developing innovative e-health, wellness and digital health solutions. Delivered by HCF, a not-for-profit health insurer, in partnership with corporate accelerator Slingshot, the 10-week program provides mentoring and marketing support to help participants demonstrate the value of their solutions and prepare for investors and customers, culminating in a Demo Day where graduates pitch to potential investors and healthcare stakeholders. The program focuses on improving members' health and wellbeing by making healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member-centric.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 7 portfolio companiesDigital Health ×4Healthtech ×3Wellness & Fitness ×2EdTech ×1FemTech ×1HR Tech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×2
Portfolio companies · 7 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeHealthLaunch is a secure single sign-on platform that consolidates health industry-sponsored programs and services—such as patient access, compassionate use, risk management, patient support, and clinical trial programs—into one place for doctors and their patients.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSVirginia, AU
A charity providing on-site skin cancer screening services to Australian workplaces, combining employee health checks with data collection to inform national skin cancer prevention policy.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & FitnessSydney, AU
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AgoraChologyFamily HQ
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has HCF Catalyst made?
- HCF Catalyst has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does HCF Catalyst invest at?
- HCF Catalyst invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does HCF Catalyst focus on?
- HCF Catalyst focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Mental Health, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is HCF Catalyst located?
- HCF Catalyst is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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