Phase Alpha
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed
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Investment thesis
Phase Alpha backs disruptive technology aimed at redefining national security, focusing on six priority critical-technology areas. The firm is staffed by innovators, operators and investors with deep national security experience who scout, analyse, invest in and help grow companies serving this opaque but critical market. It emphasises sovereign Australian defence and national security capability, aiming to put technology into the hands of end users sooner, and expresses a strong preference for backing veteran founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×1Defense Tech ×1Robotics ×1
Investments · 1 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdvent Atum develops autonomous technology systems, including drone platforms, intended for use across multiple operational domains.
Deep TechDefense TechRobotics
Co-investorsDefence TrailblazerBillfolda Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Phase Alpha invest at?
- Phase Alpha invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Phase Alpha focus on?
- Phase Alpha focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech.
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