MedTech Actuator
AcceleratorSeed–Series B
Investment thesis
MedTech Actuator supports early-stage medtech, medical device, pharma, and healthcare startups through cohort-based accelerator programs. Its offerings — including the Accelerator Australia, Origin, Global Navigator, and J-StarX programs — provide sprint-based structure, mentorship, IP and business strategy guidance, and connections into Australia's and the broader Asia-Pacific medtech ecosystem. The organization emphasizes building founder independence and self-reliance, helping teams refine strategy, build prototypes, form partnerships, secure grants and funding, and expand their networks as they navigate the complex path of commercializing health technology.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 18 of 82 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×12Digital Health ×11Medical Devices ×9Biotech ×4FemTech ×3Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2SaaS ×2
HQs:Australia×9United States×3Singapore×1
Portfolio companies · 82 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeRedesigns breast pumps focused on comfort and supporting breastfeeding longevity.
Startup from Accelerator Australia Cohort 8.
Gene therapy to support recovery in heart attack survivors.
Japan-based company using AI to diagnose brain diseases and streamline care.
Remote monitoring tools for wheelchair users using proprietary sensors.
Wearable lung monitoring to detect respiratory decline early.
Virtual tele-rehabilitation system for stroke recovery and mobility.
Aurabox is a cloud-based platform that lets healthcare organisations share medical imaging with referring physicians, partner organisations, specialists, and patients, replacing CDs, faxes, and phone calls.
Cloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtech
Fall-detection tech using micro-scale vibration sensing.
Wound dressings using patented 2dDR to accelerate healing.
Sustainable cell-based solutions for skincare and cell therapy applications.
ChezLeon makes DP-Tx, a patented textile bra insert that uses differential pressure to gently massage tissue and keep lymphatic fluid moving, treating lymphoedema, mastitis, and post-breast-surgery swelling.
Digital HealthFemTechMedical Devices
Cheryl Pollock(Founder)
Rapid blood testing platform delivering multiple results simultaneously.
Data Dissect provides a configurable data capture platform for clinical registries and learning healthcare systems, serving clinicians, patients, hospitals, and the healthcare industry.
Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtech
DermR Health is a healthcare startup focused on improving how skin cancer is managed, aiming to reduce unnecessary skin biopsies for benign lesions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Phage therapy for diabetic foot ulcers to combat infection and resistance.
Biomarker tools to guide treatment of chronic sinusitis.
Ellen Medical develops affordable dialysis technology for people with end-stage kidney disease, aimed at expanding access to treatment in developing countries where cost currently limits availability.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices
Devices to transform monitoring and treatment of critical care patients.
Connected medical devices for chronic and aging care, based in Singapore.
ExerWatch develops a wearable sensor and companion app that uses AI to learn a patient's prescribed rehabilitation exercise and give real-time feedback on whether each repetition is performed correctly, while sending adherence and technique reports to physiotherapists between visits.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMelbourne, AU
Flomatrix is a medical technology company developing patented IV catheter tip technology designed to reduce the mechanical forces on veins that cause inflammation, blockages, and early cannula failure.
HealthtechMedical DevicesBrisbane, AU
Smart Intra-Arterial Device for fluid monitoring in neuro-interventions.
GenEmbryomics provides comprehensive preimplantation genetic screening of IVF embryos using whole genome sequencing, screening for chromosome abnormalities, mosaicism, and thousands of inherited and new genetic mutations.
BiotechDigital HealthFemTech
Nick Murphy(CEO)
Co-investorsArtesian
Australia's first gap-only healthcare payment platform.
Integrates sensors into clothing for holistic health wearables.
Portable point-of-care device for blood coagulation monitoring.
Augmented VR platform with haptics for emergency medical training.
Rapid point-of-care device for early heart attack detection.
Platform to simplify how healthcare software is found, bought, and sold.
AI-based ultrasound needle guidance for image-guided spinal injections.
Mixed reality tools for radiation therapy planning and delivery.
Data-driven platform for chronic condition management.
Improves labelling and traceability to reduce IV medication mix-ups.
AI-powered platform supporting CKD patients with personalised guidance.
Lenexa Medical develops LenexaCARE, a technology that provides clinicians with data on patient position, posture, and presence to prevent pressure injuries and detect falls.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsStoic VC
Startup from the Origin Singapore 2025 program.
Next-gen low-cost nebuliser for rapid lung delivery in children.
AR smartglasses for paramedics with hands-free control.
Startup that participated in the J-StarX Cohort 2 program.
Nanorobotics to detect and treat pancreatic cancer.
Devices to improve central venous access in neonatal and pediatric ICU care.
Virtual care platform powering telehealth across 22+ countries.
Startup from the Origin Singapore 2025 program.
Cell-based brain implant to restore neuronal networks in Alzheimer's.
Immersive VR therapy systems for neuro-rehabilitation.
Guidewire device to detect unstable plaques in coronary arteries.
Digital healthcare platform offering on-demand family support.
Nutromics is developing a wearable patch for continuous, real-time monitoring of biomarkers in hospital settings, starting with therapeutic drug monitoring of the antibiotic vancomycin.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMelbourne, AU
Peter Vranes(Co-Founder & CEO)inHitesh Mehta(COO & Co-Founder)Garry Chambers(Co-Founder)Justin Gooding(Chief Scientific Officer)Rowan(CFO)
Co-investorsArtesianCP Ventures
ONWARD Health Research is a technology and services company offering tech-enabled clinical trials through its ONWARDAccess platform, which is customized to match clinical trial protocols.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSingapore, SG
Co-investorsITERATIVE
Bitly provides a unified platform for URL shortening, QR code generation, and landing page creation with advanced analytics and tracking capabilities.
FintechMarketing TechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Co-investorsASEBAt One VenturesAUGE-UCRBerkley Center for EntrepreneurshipBethnal Green VenturesBioHealth Innovation, Inc.+21 more
Orthopaedic devices including the Honeycomb IMN for fracture care.
Transforms surgical visual data into insights via AI camera and Nexus software.
SaaS platform quantifying physiological stress for industrial settings.
Connected platform launching with a physio-focused app.
Vedette smart IV monitoring system to prevent infiltration injuries in neonates.
Startup from the Global Navigator Melbourne 2023 program.
Pulsatile Innovations develops Pulse Tile, a medical device focused on emergency cardiac care, particularly cardiac arrest.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Elleesha King(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Atheer Nassir(Chief Operating Officer)Paul Stoddart(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsSwinburne Innovation Studio
Software-based seizure prediction tools for epilepsy patients.
Inhaled therapeutics with a lead product targeting smoking addiction.
Ultra-sensitive rapid diagnostic tests using quantum dots.
Brain-computer interface for neurorehabilitation in stroke and neurological conditions.
Point-of-care devices to detect multiple biomarkers simultaneously.
Near-patient devices detecting multiple analytes/biomarkers simultaneously.
Startup from the Global Navigator Melbourne 2024 program.
Startup from the J-StarX Cohort 1 program.
Soterius provides drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs services to pharmaceutical companies, including case intake and processing, signal detection, aggregate report writing, and compliance technology.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSPrinceton, US
Suneet Walia(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSonia A. Veluchamy(Director)Rakesh Dighe(Director)
Digital speech therapy tools for parents, expanding access in Southeast Asia.
Novel sensor technology to support clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Hormone monitoring device for fertility tracking and IVF support.
Designs and commercialises novel technologies to enhance patient care.
User-friendly blood pressure management systems.
TS-Nano develops polymer nanocomposite and nanotechnology materials for wellbore sealing and infrastructure applications, working with oil and gas operators, service partners, and regulators.
Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsAlbuquerque, US
Mahmoud Taha(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)inJohn Stormont(Chief Technology Officer & Founder)inDaniel Heras Murcia(VP, Engineering & Founder)inMAHMOUD REDA TAHA(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN CHARLES STORMONT(Executive Officer, Director)Bernard Leung(Chief Application Officer & VP, Canada)in
CleantechWellness & FitnessBerwick, AU
Maryam Soomro(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
AI-powered urinalysis device for early detection of CKD, UTI, and kidney stones.
Ventora Medical develops medical technology for neonatal and infant respiratory care.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
VR and games to support prosthetic training and recovery after limb loss.
AI-driven tools like EchoHealth Hub for personalised, ethical care.
Vital Trace develops biosensors for continuous lactate monitoring (CLM) to support critical care decisions during childbirth, aiming to provide doctors with real-time clinical data for mothers and babies.
Digital HealthFemTechMedical Devices
Jonathan Morris(Chief Medical Officer)inDr Arjun Kaushik
Smart tech to improve eye drop delivery for chronic conditions.
Smart mobility aids like a walking stick with haptic feedback for Parkinson's patients.
Rebee tele-rehab platform combining app, web tools, and wearable sensors.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has MedTech Actuator made?
- MedTech Actuator has 82 tracked investments.
- What stage does MedTech Actuator invest at?
- MedTech Actuator invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does MedTech Actuator focus on?
- MedTech Actuator focuses on Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- Who does MedTech Actuator co-invest with?
- MedTech Actuator most often shares deals with ITERATIVE, Techstars, At One Ventures, among 30 tracked co-investors.
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