Phase Alpha
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Phase Alpha is a veteran-founded Australian venture capital firm focused on technology that advances the national security sector. Formed by a group of investors, operators and innovators with backgrounds building and scaling relevant technologies, the firm invests from pre-seed to early stage in critical, sovereign national security and defence technology companies. It partners with and advises founders — particularly veteran founders — to help build and scale companies into new markets, aiming to place cutting-edge national security technology into the hands of end users sooner.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Phase Alpha invest at?
- Phase Alpha invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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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