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Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group

Venture capital

Chatswood · Seed–Growth · 24 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sapien Group is a pan-APAC financial group that began as Sapien Ventures in Silicon Valley with a focus on fintech, blockchain, online digital marketplaces and artificial intelligence. Over time it has grown across multiple asset classes and geographies, spanning Australasia, the USA, Southeast Asia and Greater China. The firm emphasizes market-leading returns for investors and partners, citing strong venture fund growth and public equity performance, and now oversees combined assets under management—including cooperative joint-venture funds—exceeding AUD 4.3 billion.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Chatswood, AU
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
7

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 5 of 7 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×3EdTech ×3Marketplaces ×3B2B Marketplaces ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1

HQs:Australia×1India×1United States×1

Investments · 7 tracked

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Airtaskerairtasker.comin𝕏

Airtasker is a community marketplace platform connecting people who need tasks completed with independent workers available to perform those tasks.

MarketplacesAustralia, AU

Tim Fung(Founder)in

Co-investorsBlack Sheep CapitalChannel 4 VenturesExto PartnersFull Circle Venture CapitaliHeartMedia

Global Study Partners

A two-sided marketplace (upGrad GSP) for international student recruitment, using AI/ML to connect students from 75+ countries with over 1,000 institutions and 63,000+ courses via recruitment agencies.

GSP Academy (globalstudypartners.com)globalstudypartners.cominacquired by upGrad

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces

Elaine StarkeyMyleeta Aga Williams(CEO International, upGrad)

BoardRonnie Screwvala(Chairperson & Co-founder – upGrad)

Co-investorsFive V Capital

Investfitinvestfit.io
Ripple Labsripple.comin𝕏

Ripple builds blockchain-based financial infrastructure to enable cross-border value transfer and payment solutions for enterprises, governments, and financial institutions.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechSan Francisco, US

Ryan Fugger(Founder)David Schwartz(Director)inSusan Athey(Director)Gene Sperling(Director)Christian Larsen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Young Guo(Director)

Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAvant Global LLCCamp One VenturesCastle Island Ventures+19 more

Upgradupgrad.comin𝕏

upGrad is an online higher education company offering degrees, certifications, bootcamps, and study abroad programs, as well as recruitment services, in partnership with universities.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Ronnie ScrewvalaMayank KumarPhalgun Kompalli

Co-investorsETS Strategic CapitalKaizenvest

upGrad GSPupgradgsp.comin

upGrad GSP operates an education marketplace that connects students with universities and study-abroad programs internationally, using AI and machine learning to match students with educational options.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechMarketplaces

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

GSP Academy (globalstudypartners.com)acq. by upGrad

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group made?
Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
What stage does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group invest at?
Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group focus on?
Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Marketplaces, SaaS.
Where is Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group located?
Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group is headquartered in Chatswood, AU.
Who does Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group co-invest with?
Sapien Ventures / Sapien Group most often shares deals with Channel 4 Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Pantera Capital, among 29 tracked co-investors.

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