Stone & Chalk
AcceleratorSydney · Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked
Investment thesis
Stone & Chalk is a not-for-profit innovation ecosystem in Australia dedicated to helping the country grow into a more sustainable, tech-driven economy. It supports entrepreneurs at every stage — from startups to scaling tech businesses — as well as corporations and government, providing access to networks of founders, investors, mentors, and partners along with advice, funding connections, and partnerships. It aims to remove roadblocks so innovators can move faster and create real impact, with emphasis on sustainability and diversity. Following a merger completed in 2024, it also runs Stone & Chalk Cyber (formerly AustCyber), supporting the cyber security community.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteCEO of Stone & Chalk and a recognised technology leader, previously Managing Director for Data & AI at Accenture ANZ, inaugural director of Australia's National AI Centre, and held leadership roles at Microsoft. She also serves on Beyond Blue's Data & AI Advisory Council.
General Manager for SA, an Australian technologist with experience in innovation, product management and startup-to-scaleup companies, having worked across Australia, the UK and the US.
COO with 25+ years leading insurance, insurtech and financial services businesses in Australia and the US, with expertise in business strategy, product design, P&L management and scaling teams.
CFO and senior finance professional with expertise in business partnering, commercial management, operations, investment analysis and governance across diverse industries.
Non-executive director with over 20 years' experience as an auditor at EY and KPMG, working with listed and non-listed clients across many industries.
General Manager for NSW focused on building relationships within the startup and scaleup ecosystem and supporting resident startups to scale.
Non-executive director and KPMG partner in charge of KPMG Futures, with over 25 years in business growth, innovation and emerging technology; advisory board member at UQ and UTS institutes.
Non-executive director with 25+ years across professional services, banking and real estate; co-founded and scaled HR tech platform Circle In to exit and now leads FORK Collective advising scale-ups.
HR specialist with over 10 years' experience and degrees in Psychology and Coaching Psychology, focused on company culture and HR solutions.
Marketing and communications leader with experience across public, private and not-for-profit sectors, focused on storytelling, team development and business results.
B2B marketing, communications and campaign specialist with 15+ years across technology (SaaS), professional services and media.
Chair of Stone & Chalk Group and AustCyber, non-executive director of Daisee (which he founded in 2017), former CEO of OFX Group and FirstDirect Bank, and Google's first Regional Managing Director for South East Asia.
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSpace startup that landed a major satellite deal with Japan.
Startup founded by Anna Falkiner, part of the Stone & Chalk community.
Startup founded by Aaron Chipper, part of the Stone & Chalk community.
Provides cleaner energy options to help customers reduce bills and carbon footprint; founded by Luke Morton and Rob Morris.
Simplified a complex payments process, focused on solving one hard problem well.
Startup founded by Francois Henrion and Jacob Veldsman, part of the Stone & Chalk community.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Stone & Chalk invest at?
- Stone & Chalk invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Stone & Chalk focus on?
- Stone & Chalk focuses on Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Stone & Chalk located?
- Stone & Chalk is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
from their channelShow us the Data: National Report & Sector Briefing
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Stone & Chalk 10 Year Anniversary
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Expanding to the USA for Australian startups
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KPMG Future Technology Program - Richard Savoie - Adiona
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A deep dive into AustCyber’s new SCP
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AI for Founders: Prompting
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