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SA Seed-Start Program

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Adelaide · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The Department of State Development is the South Australian Government's economic development agency, responsible for building the state's research, innovation and industrial capability, developing workforce and skills, and driving investment and trade. It runs the SA Seed-Start Program among other startup and innovation initiatives.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Adelaide, SA, AU
Instruments
Grants
Tracked investments
4

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 4 of 4 portfolio companies

GovTech ×4

HQs:Australia×4

Investments · 4 tracked

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Consumer and Business Servicescbs.sa.gov.auin𝕏

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) is a division of the South Australian Government's Attorney-General's Department that protects consumers, regulates and supports businesses, and records life events such as births, deaths and marriages.

GovTechAdelaide, AU

Department of State Developmentindustry.sa.gov.auin𝕏

A South Australian state government portal that directs businesses and individuals to government services covering business support, migration, exports, investment, skills training, and industrial transformation programs.

GovTech

Small Business Commission SAsasbc.sa.gov.au

The Small Business Commissioner of South Australia provides dispute resolution, mediation, and advice services to small businesses, including guidance on retail and commercial leasing.

GovTech

The Industry Advocateindustryadvocate.sa.gov.auin

A South Australian government office that implements the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) to maximise the state's economic benefit from government spending, aiming to increase the number and diversity of local businesses winning government contracts.

GovTechAdelaide, AU

Frequently asked questions

What stage does SA Seed-Start Program invest at?
SA Seed-Start Program invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
Where is SA Seed-Start Program located?
SA Seed-Start Program is headquartered in Adelaide, AU.

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