iAccelerate
AcceleratorWollongong · Pre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
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Investment thesis
iAccelerate operates as an innovation hub supporting startups and scaleups through pre-accelerator, accelerator, and incubator programs tailored to all stages of development. It provides an entrepreneurial community with networking, learning, on-site mentorship, workshops, and access to capital for growth. The organization leverages its affiliation with the University of Wollongong (UOW) to facilitate access to research, equipment, expertise, and talent from students and recent graduates. Its cohorts build solutions across sectors such as agriculture, health, AI, sustainability, and community impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 2 of 23 portfolio companiesFuture of Work ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Enterprise Software ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Retail Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×1United States×1
Portfolio companies · 23 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSMemphis, US
William Clem(Founder)inOrin Wilson(Founder)inWill Clem(Founder)Devang Kamdar(Vice President of Tech Operations)Cameron Starkey(Director of Human Resources)Brittany Kimble(Director of Finance)
Co-investorsY CombinatorManta Ray VenturesTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)AgFunderForum VenturesImmeasurable+3 more
iAccelerate is an innovation hub and startup incubator affiliated with the University of Wollongong (UOW), offering pre-accelerator, accelerator, and incubator programs along with mentoring, workspace, and access to capital for startups and scaleups at all growth stages.
Future of WorkImpact & Social GoodWollongong, AU
BoardTamantha Stutchbury(Director)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AI Farm InventoryAlignHx AIBored OwlCare ScoutCYRADrCharli HubFearnleysFirst Responders PassFuture StudentItinecoKapow SeasoningsLoopliMeaningabilityMOLONEXUSA AI SolutionsParclPsodoRippleScycle DynamicsSnaptWorkplace Advantage
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsBite Ninjaacq. by Voicify
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has iAccelerate made?
- iAccelerate has 23 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- What stage does iAccelerate invest at?
- iAccelerate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does iAccelerate focus on?
- iAccelerate focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is iAccelerate located?
- iAccelerate is headquartered in Wollongong, AU.
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