Salus Ventures
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
Salus Ventures provides early capital to support ambitious Australian and global founders building long-term technological capability. Its portfolio reflects a focus on deep tech and frontier technologies, including autonomy, robotics, space and in-orbit imaging, quantum computing and sensing, semiconductors and advanced packaging, materials discovery, DNA sequencing, biosecurity, defence logistics, maritime autonomous vessels, and health diagnostics for early disease detection. The firm emphasizes strategically significant, capability-driven technologies with dual-use and national-interest relevance.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's websiteFounding Partner focused on backing bold innovators and cultivating human curiosity.
Founding Partner passionate about connecting innovators with the right network and resources to support visionary entrepreneurs.
Member of the investment team supporting founders pushing the boundaries of science and technology.
Former Australian Ambassador to the US and Chief of Staff to Prime Minister John Howard.
Former ADF Chief of Joint Capabilities and Coordinator General of the National COVID-19 Task Force.
Non-Executive Director of Electro Optic Systems and Chair of the Geospatial Council of Australia and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre.
Executive Director of the Australian Missile Corporation and Non-Executive Director of AUSTAL.
Member of the investment team who helps technical founders articulate their value and build grounded go-to-market strategies.
Former Director-General of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service and Deputy Chief of the Australian Army.
Commercial and technical finance professional supporting business growth.
Senior Vice President of Programs & Engineering at Anduril Industries.
Member of the investment team focused on backing innovative founders disrupting inefficient industries.
Member of the finance team supporting fund operations and compliance.
Chairman of Infrastructure SA and the Sydney Entertainment Quarter and director of several companies.
Member of the investment team supporting long-term, action-oriented founders.
Principal and founding member of peckvonhartel and former Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Salus Ventures invest at?
- Salus Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Salus Ventures focus on?
- Salus Ventures focuses on Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Enterprise Software, GovTech, Sector Agnostic.
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