QIC Ventures
Institutional investorBrisbane · Pre-Seed–Growth
Also known as QIC INVESTMENTS NO. 1 PTY LTD · QIC US INVESTMENT SERVICES INC
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Investment thesis
QIC Ventures positions itself as a partner to founders, investors and the broader innovation ecosystem as part of QIC Private Equity's institutional international platform. It invests across stages from pre-seed to Series C+ and is thematically agnostic, drawing on networks with government, universities, research institutes, accelerators and other venture funds to source and evaluate deals. The firm adds value through initial and follow-on capital, introductions to global investment partners, help with international expansion, board governance and operational support. It operates specific funds including the Enterprise Acceleration Fund (early stage) and Business Investment Fund (later stage), both focused on companies with a Queensland presence, and aims to take Australian innovation to global markets.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 31 of 33 portfolio companiesSaaS ×19AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×11Hardware ×6Data & Infrastructure ×4Deep Tech ×4Fintech ×4Cleantech ×3
HQs:Australia×13United States×7
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×53 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
The University of Queensland ×5Griffith University ×2Queensland University of Technology ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 21 founders with field-of-study data
Computer Science ×7Business & Management ×4Law ×3Economics ×2Engineering ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Atlassian ×3SuccessFactors ×3Inform Business Impact ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD · 1 hold an MBA (of 22 with degree data)
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Accoil is a customer engagement analytics platform for B2B SaaS teams, providing account-level engagement scores, activation insights, and signals that show which accounts are at risk, ready to grow, or stuck in onboarding.
Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales Tech
Kate Caldecott(COO & Co-Founder)inPeter Preston(Co-CEO & Co-Founder)inSimon Herd(Co-CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsAtlassian Ventures
Arkeus builds AI-powered sensing systems that combine advanced sensors with onboard AI to give autonomous platforms real-time situational awareness at the edge.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardwareRobotics
Jonathan Nebauer(Founder)in
Co-investorsFolklore VenturesMain Sequence VenturesSalus VenturesR+ VC
Attekus provides enterprise software for venue booking, event management, ticketing, customer engagement and payments, with every interaction linked to a central customer record.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Infobric provides Field, a mobile-first platform for managing quality, environment, and work-environment (KMA) processes on construction sites, covering inspections, checklists, incident reporting, and follow-up.
Construction TechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsConcrete Venture Capital
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(Co-founder & CEO)inJason Atkins(Co-founder & President)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesPipeline CapitalScale InvestorsTORUSGradient VenturesLerer Hippeau+3 more
Cova builds AI tools for insurance brokers to research insurance knowledge, compare documents, manage renewals and client context, and prepare client advice.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Co-investors77 Partners
Dataweavers provides automation and governance solutions for digital experience platforms, helping distributed teams reduce operational friction and focus on delivering business value.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsFive V CapitalOIF VenturesOneVenturesOur Innovation Fund
Dingo builds predictive maintenance and asset health software for the mining industry, helping operators predict component failures, reduce downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBrisbane, AU
Earthodic develops bio-based coatings for the paper industry that can be applied using existing equipment, helping companies transition to circular production models.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsGeebung, US
Kate Lusvardi(Chief Technology Officer)inAnthony Musumeci(Executive Officer, Director)Albert Tietz(Director)
BoardJenn Burka(Director)inSarah Nolet(Director)in
Co-investorsCirculate CapitalFTW VenturesInvestible Climate Tech FundRedstick VenturesSignificant VenturesTenacious Ventures+1 more
Edexia develops AI-powered software for education assessment and teaching, designed to personalize student learning while giving teachers more time for mentoring and connection.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSBrisbane, AU
Daniel Gibbon(Founder)inNathan Wang(Founder)in
Co-investors77 PartnersPioneerTranspose Platform ManagementY CombinatorAirTree VenturesCapitalize VC+4 more
Emesent builds SLAM-based LiDAR mapping hardware and software for mobile 3D data capture in GPS-denied environments, including autonomous drones, handheld scanners, and point-cloud processing software.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Endua designs and manufactures PEM electrolyser technology for on-site hydrogen generation and long-duration renewable energy storage.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardwareAustralia, AU
Co-investors77 PartnersMain Sequence VenturesMelt Ventures
Enhance provides a live, isolated mirror of a web application from a GitHub repository that allows teams to iterate on real UI and features with AI assistance before merging changes to production.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsBrisbane, AU
Haziq Nordin(Founder)inJesse Head(Founder)
Co-investorsBlackbird FoundryBlackbird Ventures
Fair Supply is a supply chain risk intelligence platform focused on ESG, providing data on suppliers to help companies identify and manage risks such as modern slavery and climate impact across their supply chains.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Kimberly Randle(Co-founder)inArne Geschke(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesFive V CapitalTidal Ventures
FleetGuru is an AI-powered platform for fleet maintenance that handles bookings, approvals, and payments in one system.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaS
Fleetyr connects, cleans and enriches fleet data by integrating telematics, maintenance, safety, compliance and fuel data sources into one platform with visualizations and benchmarking.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investors77 PartnersX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup Accelerator
A launch services company that develops vehicles and satellite systems for space missions.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechGold Coast, AU
Michelle GilmourinJames Gilmour(Co-Founder, Head of Launch Site Operations)inAdam Gilmour(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalBlackbird FoundryBlackbird VenturesFine Structures VenturesMain Sequence Ventures
Go1 is an online learning platform that aggregates training content from over 250 providers into a single subscription for learning and development leaders.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Barnes(Founder/CEO)inChris Eigeland(Founder and CEO)inVu Tran(Founder)Chris Hood(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAirTree VenturesBlack Sheep CapitalEndeavor CatalystFive SigmaFull Circle Venture Capital+19 more
Hypersonix develops reusable, hydrogen-powered scramjet aircraft designed for sustained Mach 5+ hypersonic flight and faster access to space.
CleantechDeep TechSpace Tech
Jacobi provides investment management technology for designing and managing multi-asset portfolios, serving institutional investors with workflow tools that integrate data, analytics, and client reporting capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsPLG VenturesIlluminate Ventures
ModnPods designs and manufactures modular buildings prefabricated off-site in its Gold Coast factory and installed on-site, serving government projects, private developments, and tourism accommodation such as holiday parks, cafés, and staff housing.
Construction TechPropTech
Muval is a full-service removalist booking platform connecting vetted removal companies with customers seeking local and interstate moving services in Australia.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSAustralia, AU
James Morrell(Founder)in
Co-investorsTractor Ventures
Nbryo develops reproductive biotechnology solutions for livestock breeding, specifically focused on cattle embryo production and assisted reproductive technologies to improve genetic outcomes and sustainability in the dairy and beef industries.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechBeaudesert, AU
Kaye Murdoch
BoardMatthewEuan Murdoch(Chair)Richard(Chair)
Co-investorsMandalay Venture PartnersTenacious VenturesAgriZeroNZ
One Model provides a platform for HR teams to extract, analyze, and visualize workforce data through explainable AI and analytics tools.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Antonio, US
Chris Butler(Co-Founder, CEO)inDavid Wilson(Co-Founder, COO)inMatthew Wilton(Co-Founder, CTO)in
BoardDon Douglas(Director)in
Co-investorsRiverwood CapitalAV8 VenturesGeekdomTechstars
Paypa Plane offers Smart Payment Agreements, a software platform that governs recurring and automated payments by checking each transaction against an agreed structure before it is processed.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
ProcurePro provides an end-to-end procurement software solution designed to help owners, commercial managers, and project teams optimize purchasing, reduce risk, and improve project delivery.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Nathan Denchman(Founder)in
Co-investorsAirTree VenturesGlitch CapitalIsaiISAI Gestion
Skedulo provides scheduling and workforce management software for deskless and mobile field teams, letting businesses build optimized shift schedules and rosters by resource, location, client, or skillset.
Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Matt Fairhurst(Founder)in
BoardNIKI SCEVAK(Director)inPAUL MANSFIELD(Director)PRIYA SAIPRASAD(Director)inMARK SELCO(Director)
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)SoftBank Vision FundTriangle Peak PartnersCostanoa Venture CapitalCostanoa Ventures+1 more
SwarmFarm develops autonomous agricultural robots and an operating system for farming, aimed at enabling fully autonomous agriculture for farmers.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Andrew Bate(Founder)inJocie Bate(Founder)in
Co-investorsArtesianEmmertechTenacious VenturesAccess CapitalClean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC)Conexus Venture Capital+1 more
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 CapitalPerennial PartnersVistara Growth
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
GelomicsStarbound
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesArkeus · finsmes.com · May 18, 2026
ProcurePro · finsmes.com · May 11, 2026
Gilmour Space · gspace.com · Jan 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has QIC Ventures made?
- QIC Ventures has 33 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does QIC Ventures invest at?
- QIC Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does QIC Ventures focus on?
- QIC Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is QIC Ventures located?
- QIC Ventures is headquartered in Brisbane, AU.
- Does QIC Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, QIC Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does QIC Ventures co-invest with?
- QIC Ventures most often shares deals with 77 Partners, AirTree Ventures, Blackbird Ventures, among 60 tracked co-investors.
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