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Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

Accelerator

Melbourne · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked

Also known as Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) Cyber

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902 people in our graph share verified history with the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Clarissa Kartikaunlockedknows Katrina Gaskin · together at University of Melbourne (overlapped)
×4knows the team · via The University of Sheffield
×3knows the team · via University of Melbourne
knows the team · via The University of Western Australia
knows the team · via Startmate
knows the team · via University of South Australia
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Investment thesis

MAP is a Melbourne-based startup accelerator run by the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre, aiming to help founders build momentum faster and turn ambitious ideas into reality. Over more than a decade it has developed a community of industry leaders, connecting founders with dedicated staff, mentors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, and the broader Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre ecosystem to provide support at every stage of the founder journey.

Invests inSector AgnosticAustraliaMelbourne

Source: firm website, verified Jul 31, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Portfolio companies
117

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website
Jaxon Hickey· Directorin
Ben von Furstenberg· Communications and Marketing Coordinator

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 78 of 117 portfolio companies

SaaS ×27AI & Machine Learning ×22Healthtech ×20Consumer ×19Direct to Consumer ×15Digital Health ×11Hardware ×11EdTech ×10

HQs:Australia×52United States×2Vietnam×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 32 portfolio companies
63%
solo founders
20 of 32 mapped founding teams
38%
repeat founders
of 13 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×202 founders×93 founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 12 founders with education data

University of Melbourne ×7

Where their founders worked beforefrom 13 founders with career history

Startmate ×2The University of Melbourne ×2

Portfolio companies · 117 tracked

alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Acusensusacusensus.comin

Acusensus provides road safety enforcement solutions to traffic authorities, including real-time alerts for phone use, speeding, and seatbelt violations, as well as speed enforcement technology.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationSydney, AU

Aeloaelo.com.au

Aelo is an Australian eye care brand founded by optometrists, offering products designed for daily use and comfort.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Afterafter.net.au

After is Australia's textile recycling pick-up service that collects unwearable clothing and textile waste from households and businesses.

Circular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMelbourne, AU

Yesha

Ai Ncai-nc.com

AI-NC offers a browser-based tool that reviews mechanical product designs for manufacturability, flagging issues such as unmachinable features, tolerance problems, and changes between revisions before parts reach production.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Co-investorsFlying Fox Ventures

Allume Energyallumeenergy.com.auin

Allume Energy makes SolShare, hardware that lets a single rooftop solar system be shared across all apartments and common areas in a multi-unit building, distributing the energy fairly among residents.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Atticusatticus.tech

Atticus provides document verification and audit trail capabilities for various document types including annual reports, presentations, and prospectuses.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaS

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesSkip Capital

Aubotaubot.comin𝕏

Aubot manufactures Teleport, a mobile telepresence robot that enables remote users to navigate physical spaces via video conferencing from a web browser.

Future of WorkHardwareRoboticsQueensland, AU

Marita Chengin

Bajaboardbajaboard.com.au

BajaBoard manufactures the Atrax range of electric skateboards designed for off-road and mixed-terrain riding, featuring a mono-shock suspension system and enclosed gearbox transmission.

ConsumerE-commerceHardwareMobility & Transportation

Bardeebardee.comin𝕏

Bardee uses insects to convert commercial food waste into insect protein ingredients and fertilisers, sold in bulk and retail.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech

Bindimapsbindimaps.comin𝕏

BindiMaps develops web-based and mobile indoor navigation solutions that help visitors plan routes through buildings and spaces with accessibility features for people with disabilities.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMobility & TransportationPropTechSaaSSydney, AU

Bret(Managing Director)Linas(Executive Director)Joash(Head of Engineering)Keith(Head of Product & Technology)

BoardRichard(Chair, Advisory Board)

Black Aiblack.aiin

Black.ai provides AI-powered retail intelligence by analyzing CCTV footage to track customer journeys across multiple cameras.

AI & Machine LearningRetail TechCollingwood, AU

Sebastien Collier(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesIn-Q-TelRight Click Capital

Boxedlogicboxedlogic.com
Brosabrosa.com.au

Co-investorsAirTree Ventures

Brunswick Acesbrunswickaces.com𝕏

Brunswick Aces produces a zero-alcohol gin alternative called Diamonds Sapiir, designed for consumers seeking complex, grown-up beverage options without alcohol.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessBrunswick East, AU

Co-investorsTractor Ventures

Cadmuscadmus.ioin𝕏

Cadmus is a university-partnered assessment platform for higher education that supports secure exams, collaborative tasks, academic integrity insights, and assisted marking.

EdTechSaaS

Herk Kailis(Founder)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough VictoriaCardinia VenturesEmerge EducationGlitch CapitalSEEK Investments

Carbarcarbar.com.auin

Carbar is an online automotive retailer in Australia that enables customers to buy, sell, subscribe to, and finance cars through a digital platform.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationAustralia, AU

Carimedicalcarimedical.com
Charitybaycharitybay.org
Childnationchildnation.org
Climasensclimasens.com

Co-investors77 Partners

Cliniscribecliniscribe.com.auin𝕏

CliniScribe is an AI platform that helps allied health professionals automate clinical documentation, treatment planning and administrative workflows.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSMelbourne, AU

Barry Nguyen(Founder & CEO)in

CNSDosecnsdose.com

Co-investorsTMC Venture Fund

Codellocodello.com.au
Cp365cp365.health
Curvecretecurvecrete.comin

Co-investorsSkalata

Darkpatternslabdarkpatternslab.com

The page presents a "4K Cinema" service offering online movies, TV series, and documentaries in 4K quality, with daily updates.

Media & Entertainment

Delicioudeliciou.com𝕏

Deliciou produces plant-based bacon seasoning in five flavors designed for use on a wide variety of foods, from savory items like popcorn and vegetables to sweet applications like ice cream.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMelbourne, AU

Kjetil Hansen(Founder)in

Co-investorsStray Dog Capital

Diaperrecyclediaperrecycle.com𝕏

DiaperRecycle collects used disposable nappies and continence aids from consumers and facilities, processing them into reusable plastic for recyclers and fiber converted into cat litter and compostable materials.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodLilydale, AU

CynthiaClarkeOliver

Drglitterdrglitter.com

Dr Glitter produces a plant-based iron supplement in crystal form designed to be sprinkled on food and drinks for iron deficiency prevention across all ages.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Elliephantelliephant.comin

Elliephant operates a B2B marketplace platform that enables vendors to sell products through corporate gifting channels, connecting suppliers with businesses seeking curated gift options.

Direct to ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSMelbourne, AU

Enablerinteractiveenablerinteractive.com

Enabler is a social enterprise that develops interactive serious games technology to train disability and aged care support workers.

EdTechHealthtechImpact & Social Good

EnAccess Mapsenaccessmaps.comin

EnAccess Maps is a social enterprise that helps people with disabilities find accessible venues and community spaces in Melbourne.

ConsumerImpact & Social GoodMarketplacesSocialMelbourne, AU

Sabrina Leungin

Co-investorsCivVic Labs

Envisionlabsenvisionlabs.com
Exergenicsexergenics.com.auin

Exergenics is a cloud-based software tool for building owners and service providers that integrates with building infrastructure such as metering, sensors, and building management systems to derive optimization insights from existing building data.

CleantechEnergySaaS

Farmorefarmore.co
Fergusonstreatosfergusonstreatos.com.au

Ferguson's Treatos manufactures all-natural, air-dried dog treats using locally sourced Australian ingredients, with no artificial additives or preservatives.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechMelbourne, AU

Lucy(Founder/CEO)

Flowing Beeflowingbee.com

Flowing Bee runs a behavioral intelligence platform that analyzes a company's existing and market data to identify the emotional and rational drivers and barriers behind customer decisions, then delivers validated messaging and optimization levers to shift behavior and lift conversion.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsArchangel Ventures

Flowverseflowverse.co
Furnishdfurnishd.com.auin

Furnishd is an Australian interior design and decoration service provider that offers design curation and styling guidance to help clients furnish residential and commercial spaces.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerPropTechMelbourne, AU

Gathergroupgathergroup.com.auin

Gather Group builds a platform that coordinates personal care teams—family, friends, and caregivers—to support patients through care transitions and help them enact their recovery plans.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSMelbourne, AU

Susan Palmer(Co-founder)Chris(Co-founder)Ben(Chief Technical Officer)Ryan(Head of Product)

Geckotraxxgeckotraxx.com
Georgeroboticsgeorgerobotics.com

George Robotics is a developer of embedded software and robotics, and is the creator of MicroPython.

Developer ToolsHardwareRobotics

Getfirststepgetfirststep.com
Getitfastgetitfast.com.auin

Get It Fast provides same-day parcel delivery, handling last-mile pickup and delivery bookings placed through customers' platforms, with real-time tracking and delivery notifications.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Hellocasshellocass.com.au

Hello Cass was an Australian not-for-profit that ran an SMS chatbot providing anonymous, localised information and support for people experiencing or affected by family and sexual violence.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechImpact & Social Good

Emma(Founder)

Heystuheystu.com.au
Honeehonee.com.au
Hypetaphypetap.comin𝕏
Iammindfulcoiammindfulco.com.auin

I Am Mindful develops mental health first-aid toolkits and online resources to teach people coping strategies for managing stress and difficult emotions.

EdTechHealthtechMental HealthWellness & FitnessMelbourne, AU

Insightinfrainsightinfra.com.au
Intellischoolintellischool.coin𝕏

Intellischool provides data infrastructure and integration services that help schools consolidate information from multiple EdTech tools to make better-informed decisions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareMelbourne, AU

Dave(Co-founder)Josh(Co-founder)

Co-investorsEVPSave the Children Global Ventures

Kepleranalyticskepleranalytics.com.auin𝕏

Kepler provides in-store customer analytics for retailers, tracking the customer journey from outside the store through to purchase to improve conversion, satisfaction, and resource allocation.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail Tech

Co-investorsReinventure Group

Kineticskinetics.devin

Kinetics builds Kepler, a tool that captures links, pages, videos, and references from the web along with their context, turning them into reusable memory for individuals, teams, and AI agents.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS

Looplearnlooplearn.netin

LoopSafe is an Australian entry management system combining self-service kiosks (LoopKiosk) with cloud software for signing in visitors, staff and contractors, using patented face ID technology for identity, health and compliance checks.

CybersecurityHardwareSaaS

Markmywordsmarkmywords.auin𝕏

Mark My Words is an AI-powered platform that gives teachers instant formative feedback on student writing—handwritten or typed—using a school's own rubrics and frameworks, and tracks writing progress from draft to portfolio with analytics.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Mimictecmimictec.com

Zekin manufactures casement windows for commercial developers and project contractors, focusing on material selection, durability, and energy performance in building renovation and new construction projects.

CleantechConstruction TechNew Materials

Mingleseasoningmingleseasoning.com

Mingle makes seasonings and spice blends made without added refined sugar, high sodium, cheap fillers, refined vegetable oils, or preservatives.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Jordyn(Founder)

Minikaiminikai.comin

Minikai provides an AI advocate platform designed for healthcare providers in Australia and New Zealand to handle administrative tasks and patient intake conversations while clinicians retain decision-making authority.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS

Keoki Alexander-Chang(Founder)inFreddie Hedegaard(Founder)in

Co-investorsTidal VenturesAntler

Mobblemobble.ioin𝕏

Mobble Connect is a collaboration platform that enables farm operators to securely share information with external partners like accountants, auditors, and farm advisors to streamline audits, tax preparation, and contractor coordination.

AgTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Jock Lawrencein

Mobilkamumobilkamu.com

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) made?
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) has 117 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) invest at?
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) focus on?
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) located?
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) is headquartered in Melbourne, AU.
Who does Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) co-invest with?
Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) most often shares deals with Blackbird Ventures, Cardinia Ventures, Tractor Ventures, among 34 tracked co-investors.

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