Startmate Launch Club

AI-NC offers a browser-based tool that reviews mechanical product designs for manufacturability, flagging issues such as unmachinable features, tolerance problems, and changes between revisions before parts reach production.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Co-investorsBOBoson VenturesFLFlying Fox VenturesMEMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)OMOmni Ventures

A venture fund investing in supply chain resilience and critical technologies to support economic resilience across traditional industries.

Logistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsCRCreative HQ — The IncubatorMEMetavallon VC

Andromeda Robotics builds empathetic companion robots designed to reduce loneliness and provide social interaction, developed in partnership with aged care and assisted living providers for their residents.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechRoboticsWellness & FitnessSouth Melbourne, AU

Grace Brown(Executive Officer, Director)inYanqiu Chen(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDerek Gerrard(Director)Eurie Kim(Director)

Co-investorsARArtesianBLBlackbird FoundryFOForerunner VenturesGAGalileo VenturesNANavis Capital PartnersPUPurpose Ventures+4 more

ANT61 develops satellite communication beacons that provide backup communication, real-time telemetry collection, and inter-satellite links for satellite missions and constellations.

HardwareRoboticsSpace TechEveleigh, AU

MAMikhail Asavkin(Founder)in

Co-investorsTETechstarsVEVenture Catalyst Space

Astrix develops inflatable, deployable systems for spacecraft that provide expanded surface area for solar arrays, radiators, antennas, and other components.

HardwareSpace Tech

Co-investorsOUOutset Ventures

BioticsAI develops AI-powered computer vision solutions for fetal anatomy screening and maternal ultrasound diagnostics.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesOakland, US

Robhy Bustami(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inHEHisham Elgammal(Chief Medical Officer)inCSChaskin Saroff(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsGUGurtin VenturesTETechstarsSTStartmateSTStartUp Health

Build Club operates a learning community and platform where individuals learn AI skills through courses and certifications, build projects collaboratively with other members, and access job opportunities and client connections.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

ALAnnie Liao(Founder)in

Co-investorsAIAirTree VenturesARArchangel VenturesBLBlackbird FoundryBLBlackbird Ventures

Uses basalt as a synthetic fertiliser replacement to grow more food with lower emissions.

Co-investorsBEBetter Bite Ventures

Care GP develops AI-powered automation tools for Australian general practitioner clinics, automating administrative workflows including document management and phone/booking services.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSSydney, AU

MCMelvin Chen(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Y Combinator

Clutch provides origination solutions for credit unions, enabling member-centric digital experiences across deposits, loans, and business accounts.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Nicky Hinrichsen(Founder & CEO)Christopher Coleman(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlkeon InnovationANAndreessen HorowitzCUCurql Collective, LLCFLFloating PointITITERATIVENENext Level Ventures+9 more

DDLoop is a legal due diligence platform that lets M&A lawyers run, monitor and analyse public register searches — including ASIC, PPSR, IP, court and insolvency searches — from a single deal workspace.

FintechLegalTechSaaS

Dennisson Technologies develops AURAFLEX, an advanced actuation technology that combines material science and photon physics for compact motion control applications.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsRobotics

ASAnvil Serg Bañez(Founder)in

Co-investorsEVEven CapitalOUOutset Ventures

Edsemble creates monthly book subscription kits for families with young children, featuring original stories and curated titles alongside activities designed to support early childhood development and family bonding.

ConsumerE-commerceEdTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsFLFlying Fox VenturesSKSkalata

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 MorganKRKirk Reynoldsonin

Co-investorsPIPipeline Capital

Femmi builds a running and health training program designed around female physiology, combining running coaches with women's health experts (endocrinologists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and sport psychologists).

FemTechSports TechWellness & Fitness

EKEsther Keown(Co-Founder)inLOLydia O'Donnell(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsEVEven Capital

A health literacy company developing patient-facing guides intended to support a consistent approach across each stage of care.

Digital HealthHealthtech

Co-investors7777 PartnersBLBlack Nova VC

STU is a desk companion robot that helps people with ADHD stay focused and organised.

Co-investorsMEMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

Huey is a web-based chatbot that helps children discover books they enjoy by asking friendly, visual questions instead of requiring titles or authors.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTech

Co-investorsGAGalileo Ventures

Hurtec builds electric fire-pump systems and connected fleet software for firefighting crews, brigades, government fleet managers, and vehicle builders.

HardwareIoTSaaS

Co-investors7777 Partners

Keeyu is an AI agent for proactive e-commerce operations that monitors orders from payment through delivery and return, detecting and fixing fulfilment, payment, and return issues before customers complain.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaS

JLJevon Le Roux(Founder)inTRTahir Rauf(Founder)inTGTracy Godtschalk(Founder)in

Co-investorsARArchangel VenturesEAEastend VenturesRARampersandSYSydney AngelsARArchangelEMEmpress Capital+2 more

Makes evidence-based autism therapy more affordable and accessible with technology.

Co-investorsFLFlying Fox Ventures

KiwiFibre makes a plant-based composite material used as a regenerative alternative or complement to carbon fibre.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsNZNZVC

Leakster provides remote acoustic leak detection for water utilities, using IoT sensors deployed on hydrants or valves to collect real-time or scheduled samples.

CleantechHardwareIoT

Co-investors7777 Partners

Lyrebird is a web-based clinical AI platform that records patient consultations and generates customisable clinical notes, letters, and documents that integrate with clinicians' existing EMR systems.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

KVKai Van Lieshout(Founder)in

Co-investorsHOHorizonOCOctopus Ventures

Matilda is an Australian immigration service that prepares visa applications for individuals, using MARA-registered migration agents and immigration lawyers who handle the drafting of statements, evidence albums, and government forms.

LegalTech

Co-investorsAFAfterWork VenturesSTStartmateWOWollemi Capital

Helps you find your dream job in the U.S.

Mihailo Bozic(Cofounder)inDylan Gibbs(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsARArc AngelsICIcehouse VenturesRERedbud VC

NOA develops wireless charging infrastructure for autonomous drones, robots, and industrial platforms, enabling contactless power transfer across air gaps without physical connectors or alignment requirements.

Deep TechHardwareIoTRobotics

Co-investors7777 PartnersSYSydney Angels

Startmate is a platform that provides investors with access to early-stage founders in Australia and New Zealand, offering deal flow and angel investing education.

FintechSector AgnosticSydney, AU

NSNiki Scevak(Founder @ Blackbird & Startmate)inPPPhoebe Pincus(CEO)in

Co-investorsBLBlackbird FoundryBLBlackbird GiantsBLBlackbird Ventures

On the House Group operates ad-funded vending machines that dispense free period products in public venues such as universities, stadiums, and retail centres, letting users scan and join to receive products and brand offers.

AdTechFemTechHardware

Co-investorsPUPurpose Ventures

Pitcrew AI develops autonomous monitoring technology using thermal cameras and computer vision to assess heavy vehicles and detect mechanical failures before they occur, serving transport operators seeking to improve safety and efficiency.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsREResource Capital FundsSTStartmate

Puralink builds the Ferret, a modular autonomous inspection robot that navigates complex pipe networks—including corners, intersections, and manholes—covering up to 1 km from a single access point.

Construction TechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsNENextGen VenturesNZNZVCSTStartmateATAthletico Ventures

Rainstick develops weather-event and biotech-related technology, drawing on hardware and software engineering.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechDeep TechQueensland, AU

DLDarryl Lyons(Cofounder, Chief Rainmaker)inMBMic Black(Cofounder, Chief Thunderstorm Creator)in

Co-investorsBEBetter Bite VenturesMAMain Sequence Ventures

Reactory develops patented maturation technology that accelerates spirit aging from decades to days while reducing production costs and environmental impact.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechFoodTech

MEMark Eltom(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsOUOutset Ventures

Insurance technology startup offering transparent, digitally applied-for small business insurance to neighborhood entrepreneurs.

InsurTechNew York City, US

Co-investorsEXExpansion Venture CapitalTETechstars

The world's first creator marketplace for musicians to promote their music on TikTok.

Co-investorsMEMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)

Modern publishing platform for independent media; wound down in 2024.

Co-investorsBOBoson VenturesSHShearwater CapitalSTStartmate

Telemattica provides overhead wiring condition monitoring for rail networks, using self-contained plug-and-play hardware to detect and locate defects, capture video and acceleration data, and trend faults over time.

HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation

Co-investors7777 Partners

Tendl provides software for government contracting teams to forecast cash flow using pipeline data, contract start dates, and historical win rates, and to analyze markets for expansion.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSSales Tech

Co-investors7777 PartnersTITidal VenturesAUAussie AngelsBRBrisbane AngelsSTStartmate

Trova is a Slack-based app that automates member onboarding, introductions, and engagement to help build workplace and community relationships.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSWellness & FitnessHanson, US

MFMichael Foderain

Co-investorsBABantam GroupTETechstars

Venu automates event production and management for businesses looking to generate qualified sales leads through in-person networking events.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

JLJeremy Lam(Founder)inJCJustin Chen(Founder)inNJNanette Jackson(Founder)inPNPatrick Nguyen(Founder)in

Co-investorsENEnterprise AngelsY Y Combinator

Voqo AI builds AI-powered software for real estate agencies that automates outreach, call handling, and lead management through voice agents and continuous database prospecting.

AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSSales TechSydney, AU

Co-investorsBLBlackbird VenturesUNUNSW Founders 10xSTStartmate