Perennial Partners
Institutional investorSydney · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Perennial operates a range of investment strategies across public and private markets. Its Better Future arm focuses on authentic ESG investing in companies contributing to positive outcomes while delivering consistent returns. Perennial Private Investments gives wholesale investors access to both private and public equity alongside an experienced team. Other strategies span small and microcap Australian shares, value-style Australian equities across mainstream, concentrated and income approaches, absolute return fixed income focused on efficient risk-adjusted returns, and global small and mid cap equities. The group positions itself as a trusted fiduciary to institutional funds with a century of collective capital markets experience.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 69 of 82 portfolio companiesSaaS ×27Enterprise Software ×19AI & Machine Learning ×17Consumer ×15Fintech ×14Healthtech ×11PropTech ×9Medical Devices ×8
HQs:Australia×35United States×6United Kingdom×3Singapore×2China×1Hong Kong×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 33 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×232 founders×63 founders×4
Where their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with education data
Monash University ×3University of Sydney ×3International Space University ×2The University of Queensland ×2The University of Western Australia ×2University of Wollongong ×2UNSW ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 24 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×7Computer Science ×6Finance & Accounting ×6Economics ×4Engineering ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
Macquarie Bank ×2NASA Ames Research Center ×2Taste Labs ×2
2 founders hold a PhD · 2 hold an MBA (of 27 with degree data)
Investments · 82 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 12019 · 12017 · 18 dated
Livewire is a gaming media company that helps global brands advertise through in-game placements, creator campaigns, and streaming content.
AdTechGamingMedia & EntertainmentAustralia, AU
Brad Manuel(Founder)inIndy Khabra(Founder)
Co-investorsKing River Capital
Complexica provides AI software for optimizing sales, marketing, and supply chain decisions for enterprise customers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAdelaide, AU
Dr. Zbigniew Michalewicz(Chief Scientist)Matt Michalewicz(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsACORN BIOVENTURES
Ultra Commerce provides an integrated enterprise commerce platform and AI infrastructure for merchants navigating the shift to agentic commerce.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechChicago, US
Matthew Hyland(CEO)
Co-investorsAlium Capital
4DMedical develops analytical software that extracts detailed lung function data from standard X-ray and CT scans, enabling non-invasive diagnosis and tailored treatment of respiratory conditions.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCarlton
Andreas Christos Fouras(Executive Officer, Director)Lillian Bianchi(Director)John Andrew Livingston(Director)Julian Bernard Kingsley Sutton(Director)Robert Alan Figlin(Director)
BoardGeraldine Bernadette McGinty(Director)
Adrad is an Australian supplier and distributor of radiators, air conditioning products, and service parts, offering both Australian-manufactured and imported aftermarket parts through a national warehouse network.
Advanced ManufacturingHardware
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)Robby Yungin
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+37 more
Aussie Broadband is an Australian telecommunications and internet service provider offering NBN and related connectivity services to consumers and communities, with fully Australian-based customer support.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodMorwell, AU
Bare provides end-of-life concierge services for families, offering guidance and support during bereavement.
ConsumerHealthtechMarketplacesAustralia, AU
Cale Donovan(Founder)in
Co-investorsOIF Ventures
Bridgit is an Australian financial services company that offers bridging loans to property investors and homeowners, enabling them to purchase or refinance properties before selling existing ones.
FintechPropTechAustralia, AU
Aaron 🚀 Bassin(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzCamber CreekNine Four VenturesStorm Ventures
Buildxact is a construction management software platform that helps builders and remodeling contractors manage their projects and business operations.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsPremier Capital PartnersShearwater CapitalSuperSeed VenturesPossible Ventures
Crimson Global Academy is an online secondary education provider offering world-class curricula to students globally, with A-Level and US Diploma pathways.
EdTech
Dr Jamie Beaton(Founder)Penelope Barton(CEO)in
Co-investorsTiger Global ManagementY Combinator
Deep Blue Company operates an integrated set of technology and service brands covering the property sale-to-settlement process, including a digital offer platform, conveyancing services, and building inspections.
LegalTechPropTechSaaS
Christopher Lane(CEO)in
Co-investorsArbor VenturesSCB 10X
Design.com is an online creative marketplace that helps startups, businesses, and entrepreneurs find and create logos.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaS
Alec Lynch(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
Doctor Care Anywhere is a UK telehealth service offering online video appointments with GMC-registered GPs, mental health practitioners, physiotherapists, and advanced clinical practitioners, available 24/7 on a pay-per-consultation or subscription basis.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech
Bayju Thakar(Founder)in
Emesent builds AI-powered mobile LiDAR scanners and autonomous mapping technology, including the GX1 handheld scanner and the Hovermap drone platform, that use SLAM to map GPS-denied and hard-to-reach environments.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsArchangel VenturesMain Sequence Ventures
Encompass provides corporate digital identity (CDI) validation and know-your-customer (KYC) solutions for banks, using real-time global data sources to create and maintain digital risk profiles.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Wayne Johnson(Co-founder & CEO)inRoger Carson(Co-founder & Executive Director)in
Ento (Humanforce) offers a workforce management platform with six integrated modules — WFM, HR, learning, talent, AI/analytics, and communications — built for US stadiums, arenas, and event-driven organizations that manage large frontline workforces.
Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSports TechSydney, AU
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)
EP&T Global (epx) provides a building optimisation platform that collects, processes and analyses building data to help building owners and facility managers cut energy, water and waste consumption and carbon emissions.
CleantechEnergyPropTech
Equiem builds a tenant experience platform for commercial real estate landlords, property teams and workplace managers, combining tenant engagement, building operations, space management, analytics and flex space tools in one suite.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechSaaS
BoardLorenz Grollo
Co-investorsbValue Venture CapitalFf Venture CapitalHitachi Ventures
Evolt develops bioelectrical impedance analysis technology for body composition measurement and wellness tracking.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessMelbourne, AU
Ed Zouroudis(Founder & CEO)inKelly Weideman(Co-founder)in
Expert360 operates a talent marketplace and managed services platform that connects businesses with fractional executives, consultants, and independent experts for strategy, modelling, and interim work across company stages from startups to pre-IPO firms.
Future of WorkHR TechMarketplaces
Bridget Loudon-Harris(CEO and Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesFrontier Ventures
Felix provides a vendor management platform that centralizes procurement, prequalification, compliance tracking, and supplier performance evaluation for enterprise organizations.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBrisbane, AU
Co-investorsLumis Partners
Gefen provides a platform that algorithmically matches financial products to customer needs and distributes them through agent networks, helping financial advisors and insurance agents reduce administrative work to focus on client relationships.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechSaaS
Australia's largest privately-owned flexible workspace operator providing premium office and collaborative spaces to help businesses and their teams.
Future of WorkPropTechWellness & FitnessSydney, AU
Brad Krauskopf(Founder)in
Co-investorsGiant Leap
InDebted provides cloud-based debt collection software that uses machine learning to automate collections decisioning and improve customer engagement for enterprise clients.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Josh Foreman(Founder & CEO)inEllie Tahzib(Chief Operating Officer)inPierre Bergamin(Chief Technology Officer)inPierre Vercueil(Chief of Staff & Executive Director, UAE)in
Co-investorsMassMutual VenturesCrane Venture PartnersOneVenturesPremier Capital PartnersReinventure GroupXilium Capital+2 more
InstantScripts is an Australian telehealth platform that connects patients with registered doctors for online consultations, prescription delivery, and health services available 24/7 across Australia.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSMelbourne, AU
Sarah Cavanagh(Chief Medical Officer)in
Co-investorsBailador Technology Investments
Spinalto Casino is an online casino platform offering slot machines, table games, and live dealer games from providers such as NetEnt, Microgaming, and Evolution Gaming, along with deposit bonuses and free spins.
ConsumerGaming
Co-investorsAfore CapitalAlium Capital
Koala Eco makes natural cleaning and personal care products for the home and body, formulated with Australian essential oils.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Co-investorsPoint King CapitalAlium Capital
Limitless Technology is a vertically integrated e-commerce group that launches, scales, and acquires gifting brands across flowers, cakes, gifting, and confectionery in the Asia Pacific region.
ConsumerE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainMelbourne, AU
Co-investorsPartners for GrowthPartners for Growth (PFG)Dell Technologies CapitalGrove VenturesMeron Capital
Liven offers an all-in-one technology platform for hospitality businesses that integrates back-of-house and front-of-house operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechRetail TechSaaSMelbourne, AU
Co-investorsACTAI VenturesArtesianBlitzscaling VenturesCarbide Ventures
Locata provides terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing technology that operates independently of satellite systems, offering centimetre-level accuracy indoors and in GNSS-denied environments.
Deep TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTCanberra, AU
David SmallNunzio Gambale
Lumi is an Australian fintech lender that provides business loans and lines of credit to small and medium businesses.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSAustralia, AU
Lumitron Technologies develops laser-Compton light sources that produce monochromatic x-ray and gamma-ray outputs for ultrahigh-fidelity imaging, ultra-low dose radiography, and precision radiotherapy.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
C. P. J. Barty(Co-founder)
Co-investorsClinton Capital PartnersVickers Venture Partners
A platform for managing and controlling fleets of devices such as kiosks and digital signage from a centralized cloud console.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTRetail TechSaaS
Microba develops microbiome research and diagnostic testing technology using next-generation sequencing to analyze microbial communities.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAustralia, AU
Mindset Health develops digital health programs using hypnotherapy and mind-body medicine to help patients manage gastrointestinal disorders and improve health outcomes.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMental HealthWellness & FitnessMelbourne, AU
Alex Naoumidis(Co-founder & Co-CEO)inChris Naoumidis(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlberts Impact VenturesFifty YearsKing River CapitalTenmileY CombinatorAfore Capital+5 more
Mint Payments provides payment processing for travel businesses, letting agencies and operators collect payments in-person and online, pay domestic and international suppliers, and protect revenue from fraud.
FintechSaaSTravel & Hospitality
Monoova is a payment service provider offering real-time payment processing, automation, and foreign exchange capabilities primarily for businesses across Australia.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSydney, AU
Andrew Wilson(Co-Founder)Hugh Evans(Founder and Non-Executive Director)in
MyWave provides a governed execution layer for agentic AI that deploys AI agents to complete end-to-end business processes across SAP and other enterprise systems (ECC, S/4HANA, Business One, ByDesign), combining LLM-based intent understanding with deterministic, auditable guardrails.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Geraldine McBride(Founder)in
Nicolab builds StrokeViewer, an AI-powered, cloud-based platform for acute care teams that speeds up stroke triage by giving physicians fast access to DICOM imaging, patient timelines, and secure messaging across hospitals.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Merel Boers(Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsNLC
Ordermentum is an ordering and payments platform for food and beverage suppliers, helping them take customer orders and get paid faster.
B2B MarketplacesFintechFoodTech
Adam Theobald(Founder)in
Co-investorsAthletic VenturesFive V CapitalGandel InvestTouch VenturesUtiliti GroupWestpac
ORDRE Group develops B2B technology platforms for the luxury fashion industry, including virtual showrooms and authentication solutions using AI and vision technology.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesMarketing TechRetail TechSaaS
Simon P Lock(Founder)in
PaidRight is a payroll compliance platform that recalculates employee wages against modern awards and enterprise agreements to detect errors before payment.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSAustralia, AU
Duncan Stone(Founder)in
Co-investorsClinton Capital Partners
Pangaea builds digital-first consumer brands for a global audience, with a focus on self-care and wellness products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Darwish Gani(Founder)inRICHARD HONG(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsGPO FundSand Hill Angels
Planet Innovation provides product design, engineering, and manufacturing services to healthcare companies developing diagnostics, life sciences, and medical devices.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesNot specified on page
RedEarth designs, manufactures, and supports residential and small business energy storage systems in Australia.
CleantechEnergyHardwareBrisbane, AU
Charlie Walker(Co-founder)Chris Winter(Co-founder)inBruce Ebzery(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsThorney Investment Group
Shippit is a multi-carrier shipping platform for ecommerce and logistics teams, giving access to 100+ carriers with tools to automate fulfilment, optimise last-mile delivery routes, and analyse delivery performance.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSydney, AU
Rob Hango-Zada(Founder)in
Co-investorsAura VenturesGrand Prix CapitalOneVenturesTidal VenturesAura GroupGlobal Founders Capital+2 more
Sonder is an app-based wellbeing service combining mental health, medical and safety support with 24/7 human care from specialists and clinicians, positioned as a replacement for traditional Employee Assistance Programs.
Digital HealthHR TechMental Health
Craig Cowdrey(Founder)in
Co-investorsFive V CapitalTidal VenturesBlackbird VenturesMA Growth VenturesSecondQuarter VenturesSEEK Investments
Santa Monica, US
Steven Karpowicz(Executive Officer)Richard Wiltshire(Director)Steffen Helge(Executive Officer, Director)Brandon Fownes(Director)Michael Brady(Director)Paul Wiltshire(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsUnilever Ventures
Spire operates a constellation of nanosatellites that collect granular Earth and environmental data from orbit, providing analytics for climate, logistics, and community protection.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSpace TechVienna, Virginia, US
Peter Platzer(Founder)inJeroen Cappaert(Founder)inJoel Spark(Founder)inTheresa Condor(Executive Officer, Director)inCelia Perez Pelaz(Executive Officer)Thomas Krywe(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersEvolution VC PartnersExpon CapitalFresco CapitalGPO FundGrishin Robotics+9 more
Spriggy offers investment accounts built into its family app that allow parents to invest for their children in professionally managed portfolios of Australian and global shares.
ConsumerEdTechFintechAustralia, AU
Alex B.(Founder)inPeter Crellenin
Co-investorsH2 VenturesRampersandAlium CapitalPerle Ventures Pty Ltd.
Xpansiv powers trading platforms for environmental commodities, including CBL, a spot marketplace for renewable energy credits, carbon offsets, and related instruments.
B2B MarketplacesClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaS
John Melby(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsGestio CapitalSkyview VenturesThirdstream PartnersTRIRECAramco Ventures
The Whiskey Project Group designs, engineers, and manufactures operator-focused, high-performance watercraft for commercial and mission-specific maritime use, offered through its NAiAD and VYCOR brands.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardware
Darren Schuback(CEO)in
Total Synergy provides project management and resource allocation software designed for architecture and engineering firms to manage team availability, assign staff to tasks, and track project finances.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNot stated, AU
Co-investorsM33 Growth
오토브릿지 (AutoBridge) is an email-based used-car dealer that helps buyers find candidate vehicles matching their budget, use case, fuel type, and passenger needs, and also handles vehicle purchasing and basic inspection consultations.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Bradley Priest(Founder)inCameron PriestinCarl Thompson
Co-investors500 GlobalGolden Gate VenturesJungle VenturesOpenspace VenturesTNBAuraWavemaker Impact+1 more
Unifii provides custom low-code solutions for digitizing paper and spreadsheet-based business processes, with capabilities for workflow automation, system integration, and mobile-first interfaces designed for operational teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSydney, AU
Uniti Wireless provides high-speed, reliable internet and phone services to residential customers in Australia with flexible contract terms and unlimited data options.
Consumer
Upflex is a workplace optimization platform that combines an on-demand global workspace network with an AI tool (UnifyAI) that forecasts office attendance, coordinates hybrid teams, and helps consolidate real estate.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkMarketplacesPropTechSaaSNew York, US
Christophe Garnier(CEO & Co-founder)inRajinder Dhaliwal(Director)Ginger Dhaliwal(Co-founder)in
BoardSasha Brown(Director)
Co-investorsBoro CapitalEcosystem Integrity FundGPO FundCoelius CapitalInertia Ventures
VALD provides measurement and monitoring systems for assessing musculoskeletal performance across strength, movement, speed, and balance in athletic and rehabilitation settings.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSports Tech
Co-investorsFTV CapitalVistara Growth
Willow provides a digital twin platform that integrates building and operational data across real estate portfolios to deliver AI-powered insights and enable automated control for facility management teams.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTPropTechSaaS
Bert Van HoofBrian LeeIsaiah StewartRick SzcodronskiJoanna NguyenChris Cervizzi
Co-investorsIn-Q-Tel
WithYouWithMe provides training and career development programs that connect underrepresented talent—including veterans, neurodivergent individuals, Indigenous communities, refugees, and women returning to work—with employment opportunities.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechImpact & Social Good
Tom Larter(CEO)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Canopy ToolsFor advisersLaybuylendiLiteracy PlanetMoney TechVampVerrencyZoom2U
Exits · 3
2 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 2LivewireNYSE: LVWR86400acq. by National Australia Bank (ubank)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Koala · afr.com · Aug 26, 2026
Aussie Broadband · ng.investing.com · Aug 24, 2026

Encompass · tradingview.com · Aug 21, 2026

Felix · tradingview.com · Aug 19, 2026
Aroa · tipranks.com · Aug 19, 2026

Emesent · canadianminingjournal.com · Aug 12, 2026

4DMedical · healthcareittoday.com · Aug 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Perennial Partners made?
- Perennial Partners has 82 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Perennial Partners invest at?
- Perennial Partners invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Perennial Partners focus on?
- Perennial Partners focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Perennial Partners located?
- Perennial Partners is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
- Does Perennial Partners lead rounds?
- Perennial Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Perennial Partners co-invest with?
- Perennial Partners most often shares deals with Partners for Growth, Partners for Growth (PFG), AirTree Ventures, among 105 tracked co-investors.
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