Fundraising FoxTORUS
Venture capitalGold Coast · Pre-Seed–Growth · 3 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Torus Ventures operates as part of an integrated platform spanning community, coaching, incubation and fund management across Australia and New Zealand. It backs category-defining founders in AI, deep tech, aerospace and health, aiming to support founders beyond the main hubs of Sydney and Melbourne. The firm runs several vehicles providing full-lifecycle coverage: an open-ended rolling pre-seed and seed fund (Fund 1), a planned New Zealand seed and Series A+ fund, a closed proof-of-concept fund, and an operator-led growth fund (VentureOn) for post-revenue companies. Run by founder-operators who have built and exited unicorns, Torus emphasizes hands-on operator support over simply deploying capital.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 1, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 9 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×3Fintech ×2Cloud Computing ×1Construction Tech ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:Australia×4Belgium×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
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SEQUESTO offers an AI-based operating system (aOS) that handles responses within a team's existing workflows, with the final decision left to the user.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechGhent, BE
Patrick Dalvinck(Co-founder & CEO)inEvrard t'Serstevens(Co-founder & CTO)in
Cake Equity offers a platform for investors to manage their portfolios, combining investment tracking, contract and document management, and stakeholder communications.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSVenice, US
Kim Hansen(Founder)inJason Atkins(Founder)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesPipeline CapitalQIC VenturesScale InvestorsSoftware Holdings PtyGradient Ventures+4 more
Wireless power transmission via light-based beaming to remote locations.
Billy Jeremijenko(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCBlackbird VenturesDefence TrailblazerOutset VenturesPacific Channel
Deep Space is a construction management software platform for mid-tier commercial builders in Australia and New Zealand, covering the full project lifecycle from tender and estimation through procurement, programme, site delivery, HSEQ, commercial management and reporting in one system.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
Emanda is a platform that guides business owners through the process of selling their company, offering business valuations, a business health check, corporate/legal readiness checks, and guided journeys to prepare a data room and reach a completed sale.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
HEX runs immersive tech education programs including virtual courses, study abroad experiences, and hackathon-style events aimed at learners seeking real-world skills.
EdTechFuture of WorkSydney, AU
Jeanette Cheah(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsScale InvestorsAndreessen HorowitzavraBoxGroupRedpoint VenturesSequoia Capital+1 more
Nscale builds AI infrastructure, systems, and solutions—including GPU cloud services and data center capacity—for practitioners, enterprises, and governments to deploy and scale AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Josh Payne(Founder)inJosh Payne Nathan Townsend(Founder)Nathan Townsend(Founder)
Co-investorsG SquaredT VenturesTranspose Platform ManagementVentureSouq8090 IndustriesCitadel+4 more
Orbit2Orbit provides in-space logistics and testing services, including autonomous cargo movement between orbital stations, refuelling, servicing, and reusable transport spacecraft.
Deep TechLogistics & Supply ChainSpace Tech
Co-investors77 Partners
SeenCulture provides a tool for leaders to understand how they are perceived by their teams.
HR TechSaaSMelbourne, AU
NikkiinNikki Tugano(Founder)
Co-investorsInterValley VenturesTechstarsCut Through Angels
SmartAIConnect builds continuous assurance technology that helps public and private sector organisations verify and manage risk across cybersecurity, third- and fourth-party vendor relationships, and AI governance.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSGold Coast, AU
Matthew Clayworth(Founder)
Co-investors77 Partners
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Nscale · techcrunch.com · Sep 25, 2026
Cake · valueaddvc.com · Sep 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has TORUS made?
- TORUS has 10 tracked investments.
- What stage does TORUS invest at?
- TORUS invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does TORUS focus on?
- TORUS focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Healthtech, Space Tech.
- Where is TORUS located?
- TORUS is headquartered in Gold Coast, AU.
- Who does TORUS co-invest with?
- TORUS most often shares deals with 77 Partners, Scale Investors, Aera VC, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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