muru-D
Corporate VCSan Francisco · Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
muru-D operates as Telstra's corporate innovation and incubation hub, exploring and validating emerging technologies including 5G, IoT, connectivity, edge computing, and applied AI. It runs world-class labs for iterative prototyping, proofs-of-concept, and customer trials, and supports founders working on socially and technologically impactful innovation in AI, VR, AR, drones, satellites, and robotics. The program accelerates and grows a portfolio of more than 80 start-ups tackling global challenges across a range of industries, and creates immersive experiences such as lab tours, tech talks, hackathons, and showcases in partnership with industry, universities, and experts.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesIoT ×2AgTech ×1Hardware ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFarmbot provides remote farm monitoring hardware and a companion app that track water systems including tanks, dams, bores, troughs, pumps, rainfall, and security cameras, delivering near real-time data and alerts.
AgTechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsFollow[the]SeedMacdoch Ventures
Zetifi provides connected fleet and worker safety technology that keeps vehicles and field teams connected in areas with poor network coverage and turns vehicle, camera, and radio activity into alerts, coaching, and audit-ready evidence inside Microsoft 365.
IoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFarmbot · agfundernews.com · Aug 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does muru-D invest at?
- muru-D invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does muru-D focus on?
- muru-D focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, IoT, Robotics.
- Where is muru-D located?
- muru-D is headquartered in San Francisco, AU.
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Co-investors · 54
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.
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General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.
GV (Google Ventures) is a venture capital firm that has invested in artificial intelligence and machine learning since its early days, building a global portfolio of more than 100 AI companies across infrastructure, life sciences, and applications.
Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.
Greylock Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with founders building novel companies, providing deep engagement, network, and resources to each investment.
Index Ventures is a multi-stage venture capital firm that backs companies from Seed to IPO and beyond, including through its dedicated seed fund Index Origin.
Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.
IVP (Institutional Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm that backs breakout companies at critical inflection points, helping them grow into enduring market leaders.
Norwest Venture Partners is an investment firm whose growth equity team backs private, profitable, fast-growing companies, providing capital and hands-on support through its 'invited guest' approach.
Plug and Play is an innovation platform that connects corporations, governments, startups, investors, and universities to drive innovation.
Battery Ventures is a global investment firm that has backed more than 450 companies over its 40-year history, operating its investment staff as a single global unit.
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