Melt Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
Melt Ventures backs early-stage, high-growth Australian companies focused on advanced manufacturing and product-driven businesses. It invests thematically across three core focus areas and prioritizes Australian companies. Initial checks range from $100,000 to $1.5m, with the ability to follow on with up to an additional $1.5m in later rounds. The fund generally leads rounds but is willing to co-invest and help founders find additional backers. It runs a fast, stage-appropriate due diligence process aimed at completing within 14 days. The fund is dedicated to impact investing, on the belief that companies delivering impact become more valuable over time.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRedox flow batteries and supercapacitors that are non-flammable, non-corrosive, and free of rare or hazardous materials.
Probiotic and prebiotic technology that modulates the rumen microbiome to reduce methane and improve production efficiency.
Technology that recycles lithium borate flux to reduce landfill and support a circular economy for mining.
FDA-cleared smart pediatric medical device disguised as a sippy cup to treat middle ear pressure without surgery.
Enables rapid development of secure, ultra-low power IoT firmware with dynamically added intelligence from an app marketplace.
Provides rocket motors and hardware plus its own launch facility in western NSW.
Next-generation clean energy storage to power communities, remote industries, and off-grid infrastructure.
Non-destructive examination (NDE) tools and technologies that boost field technician productivity.
Mass-manufacturable, radiation-tolerant silicon solar cells for the satellite and space exploration industries.
Products supporting sheep and cattle producers managing animals, land, costs, labour, and climate uncertainty.
Subscription-based, electricity-free whole-home water filtration providing clean water in emerging markets.
Antibiofilm technology that dissolves bacterial barriers and reverses antimicrobial resistance.
Zero-carbon renewable thermal energy storage using MGA Blocks that deliver clean steam and power on demand for grid and industrial use.
Sustainable energy storage using repurposed second-life EV batteries.
Helps homeowners cover the upfront cost of solar and battery systems via partnerships with energy retailers.
Advanced zero-emissions chemical reactors enabling sustainable eFuels and chemicals for hard-to-abate industries.
Smart drink dispenser that pours over 100 flavoured, still or sparkling drinks without single-use plastic waste.
Products that remove technicians from the line of fire when live testing heavy mobile plant machinery in heavy industries.
Autonomous underwater robotic systems that map, inspect, and navigate complex marine and industrial environments.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Melt Ventures invest at?
- Melt Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Melt Ventures's typical check size?
- Melt Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does Melt Ventures focus on?
- Melt Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, IoT.
- Does Melt Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Melt Ventures leads investment rounds.
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