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Pipeline Capital

Venture capital

Burleigh Heads · Series A–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Pipeline Capital positions itself as a hands-on venture partner rather than a passive investor. Drawing on the team's own experience launching disruptive businesses and guiding them to successful exits, the firm seeks to identify and back innovative business models. Beyond providing capital, it emphasizes mentorship, operational support, and access to extensive networks to help entrepreneurs grow and build companies designed to last. The firm describes itself as an ecosystem partner in Australian startups, working closely with founders throughout their success journey.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Late Stage
HQ
Burleigh Heads, Queensland, AU
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1999
Tracked investments
7

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Werner Gouws· Investment Associatein

Former EY consultant with a transactions and strategy background and equities research experience.

What they invest in

from 6 of 7 portfolio companies

SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Hardware ×2AgTech ×1Consumer ×1Creator Economy ×1

HQs:Australia×3United States×3

Investments · 7 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12021 · 12019 · 13 dated

Cakecakeequity.comin𝕏

Cake Equity offers a platform for investors to manage their portfolios, combining investment tracking, contract and document management, and stakeholder communications.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSVenice, US

Kim Hansen(Founder)inJason Atkins(Founder)in

Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesQIC VenturesScale InvestorsSoftware Holdings PtyTORUSGradient Ventures+4 more

Eggyeggy.asin𝕏

Eggy is a mobile app and work-life management system designed for deskless workforces to streamline household and workplace admin tasks.

ConsumerFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustralia, AU

Dr Kate MorganKirk Reynoldsonin

Co-investorsStartmate Launch Club

GreaseBossgreaseboss.ioin𝕏Oct 2021

GreaseBoss provides lubrication management software for fixed plant facilities, enabling maintenance teams to monitor and control both automatic and manual greasing operations across equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTRoboticsSunshine Coast, AU

Peter Condoleon(Founder)inTim Hall(CEO)inLenore Gerschwitz(Chief Operating Officer)inSteve Barnett

Co-investorsY CombinatorCathexis VenturesPioneer77 PartnersKensington Trust SingaporeLiquid Ventures

Inventablesinventables.com𝕏Jul 2019

Inventables manufactures and sells desktop CNC machines, parts, and accessories for makers, creative professionals, and small manufacturers.

Advanced ManufacturingCreator EconomyHardwareChicago, US

BoardZach Kaplan(Executive Officer, Director)inPhil Black(Director)inSue Khim(Director)in

Co-investorsCorazon CapitalDundee Venture CapitalGen CapitalGreycroftIllinois VenturesTrue Ventures+2 more

Tribeglobaltribeglobal.vc

Tribe Global is a B2B venture capital firm that helps Australian and New Zealand technology companies scale to the UK and USA markets.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSector AgnosticMelbourne, AU

Unitunit.coin𝕏Sep 2025 · $5M

Unit provides financial infrastructure and embedded finance technology that lets companies build and offer banking products such as accounts, cards, and payments.

Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaSTulsa, US

Itai Damti(Founder)inG. Leslie Austin(Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)David P. Dunham(Senior Vice President - Business Development)David T. Merrill(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)Robert Anderson(Director)Alan Carr(Director)

Co-investorsAccelAlephBetter Tomorrow VenturesInsight PartnersOperator StackStonewater Ventures+7 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Pipeline Capital made?
Pipeline Capital has 7 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Pipeline Capital invest at?
Pipeline Capital invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Pipeline Capital focus on?
Pipeline Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Pipeline Capital located?
Pipeline Capital is headquartered in Burleigh Heads, AU.
Who does Pipeline Capital co-invest with?
Pipeline Capital most often shares deals with AfterWork Ventures, QIC Ventures, Scale Investors, among 6 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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The Interview - Michael Dempsey, Pipeline Capital

The Interview Australia · Michael Dempsey

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