NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund
Government fundCanberra · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
The NIAA channels Australian Government funding to programs benefiting First Nations peoples. It administers the Indigenous Advancement Strategy and works to improve how government does business with First Nations communities so that funding outcomes improve their lives. Funding is allocated via the IAS, National Partnership Agreements, Special Accounts and Special Appropriations, and additional support such as the Support for Community Sector Organisations measure helps eligible organisations address staff wage pressures and inflation. Grant opportunities are published through GrantConnect and include both Indigenous-specific and mainstream programs delivered across government agencies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 6 of 7 portfolio companiesGovTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1Digital Health ×1Enterprise Software ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Media & Entertainment ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Australia×4
Investments · 7 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Australian Government's Treasury department provides economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government and implements policies and programs aimed at strong, sustainable economic outcomes for Australians.
GovTech
The National Library of Australia is the country's national library institution, offering public exhibitions, events, lectures, oral history projects, and on-site facilities including tours, dining, and shopping.
Media & EntertainmentCanberra, AU
The Indigenous Futures Centre runs a community-led, transdisciplinary research program aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across areas such as health, education, and justice.
Impact & Social Good
The Productivity Commission is an Australian Government body providing independent research and advice on economic, social, and environmental issues, and runs public inquiries with open submissions and hearings for public policy formation.
GovTech
ReadSpeaker provides AI-powered text-to-speech technology offering 300+ voices in 90+ languages, delivered through plugins, APIs, SDKs, and cloud or on-premise servers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsCapital Bank GroupDistrict of Columbia Retirement Board
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund made?
- NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund has 7 tracked investments.
- What stage does NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund invest at?
- NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund focus on?
- NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund focuses on Impact & Social Good.
- Where is NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund located?
- NIAA Indigenous Entrepreneurs Fund is headquartered in Canberra, AU.
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