Transition Level Investments
Venture capitalFortitude Valley · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Transition Level focuses on early stage technical startups, investing from angel through to Seed rounds. The firm helps build companies from the ground up and aims to support Australia's next generation of startup successes. It also operates as a network connecting sophisticated, investment-ready backers with quality-screened, VC-grade deals, creating opportunities for startups to reach top investors and scale their businesses. The firm distributes occasional updates on deals, news, and events to its network.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 23 of 33 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×8Enterprise Software ×6Consumer ×4EdTech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3Future of Work ×3Healthtech ×3
HQs:Australia×5United States×5Colombia×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 15 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×44+ founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with education data
The University of Queensland ×5Griffith University ×2University of Sydney ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 16 founders with career history
Grinnell College ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2021 · 12019 · 12 dated
Arkose Labs provides fraud and bot protection for enterprises including banks, gaming platforms, fintechs, and marketplaces.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Kevin Gosschalk(CEO)inMark Resnick(Executive Officer)
BoardNagraj Kashyap(Director)James Wu(Director)inDafina Toncheva(Director)inJeremiah Grossman(Director)
Co-investorsAspenwoodBallistic VenturesM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)SoftBank Vision FundSony Ventures CorporationUS Venture Partners+2 more
Atomo Diagnostics develops diagnostic ecosystems and mobile applications for point-of-care testing, including whole-blood cassettes and reader devices compatible with smartphones for remote diagnostics.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
John Kelly(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsSydney Angels
CafeX develops an AI-powered platform for enterprise process optimization and application development that integrates data sources, enables real-time collaboration, and accelerates deployment for corporate developers.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsIlluminate Ventures
Peer-to-peer car sharing platform launched 2012; joined TLI in 2015 after Shark Tank.
Co-investorsInvestible Climate Tech Fund
Chipper Cash provides a mobile platform that enables Africans to send money internationally to bank and mobile money accounts across 21+ African countries, plus payment cards and fractional stock investing.
Fintech
Ham Serunjogi(Founder & CEO)inMaijid Moujaledin
Co-investors137 Ventures500 GlobalBetter Tomorrow VenturesDebut CapitalDeciensEthos VC+14 more
Clipchamp is a web-based video editing platform that lets users create videos in the browser with recording tools, templates, and AI editing features, serving creators, educators, and businesses.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentBrisbane, AU
David Hewitt(Founder)in
Co-investorsTen13Tola Capital
Travel platform, formerly TrekTraka; joined TLI in 2012.
Software calculating individualised patient medication dosages using patient data; joined TLI in 2015.
FloodMapp develops operational flood forecasting and real-time inundation mapping technology using machine learning to provide early warning and situational awareness for communities and infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechGovTech
Co-investorsH2 VenturesMundi VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Rubric is a platform for managing university student clubs and societies, helping club leaders handle administration, member engagement, merchandise sales, and event organization.
Creator EconomySaaS
Co-investorsSydney Angels
Sydney-based ride-hailing/taxi booking platform founded 2011; joined TLI in 2012.
Co-investorsClinton Capital Partners
Go1 is an online learning platform that aggregates training content from over 250 providers into a single subscription for learning and development leaders.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Andrew Barnes(Founder/CEO)inChris Eigeland(Founder and CEO)inVu Tran(Founder)Chris Hood(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesAirTree VenturesBlack Sheep CapitalEndeavor CatalystFull Circle Venture CapitalFundersClub+12 more
IncoDocs is a cloud-based platform that helps exporters and importers manage sales and trade documentation to simplify global commerce.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ben ThompsoninBrandon Boor(CEO)in
Co-investorsBlackbird VenturesMaersk Growth
Forage provides free, self-paced job simulations designed by leading employers to help students build real-world skills and prepare for career transitions.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech
Constructs indoor skydiving facilities simulating free-fall; joined TLI in 2013.
Kapiche is an AI-powered conversation intelligence platform that analyzes customer interactions across all channels to identify patterns, predict churn, and measure customer experience ROI.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
RyanKris
Co-investorsFlying Fox VenturesMoxxie VenturesSydney AngelsMain Sequence Ventures
Uses deep learning and medical imaging for faster, more accurate prostate cancer diagnosis; joined TLI in 2016 (formerly Maxwell MRI).
Notiv builds an AI-powered meeting solution that uses speech recognition and natural language processing to improve conversations and help teams share information more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Chris Raethke(CEO)Jaco Du Plessis(AI Lead)Dr Iain McCowan(Engineering Lead)
Co-investorsBlack Nova VCBlack Sheep Capital
OtherLevels uses generative AI and machine learning to turn text-based content into personalised one-to-one video and rich media experiences for customer acquisition and engagement.
AI & Machine LearningGamingMarketing Tech
Picap is a ride-hailing app offering motorcycle rides with a driver, VIP motorcycles, cars, taxis, and corporate mobility services.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Daniel R.(Founder)in
Co-investorsMC CapitalStartupsVU Venture PartnersMiami AngelsSignia Venture Partners
Provides intelligence and analysis solutions for law enforcement, government agencies and enterprise; founded 2004.
Rescue Swag manufactures durable, comprehensive first aid kits designed for Australian environments, sold with 100% of profits supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a national charitable aeromedical organization.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHealthtechQueensland, AU
SOFI is an Australian aperitivo brand made with 100% natural ingredients, featuring a blood orange and bitters blend inspired by Italian tradition.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBondi, AU
Tommy Maclean(Founder)Simon Gilbert
A co-living housing operator that provided shared residential spaces; the company was acquired by Common in 2021.
PropTechSan Francisco, US
Jon Dishotsky(Founder/CEO)inJosh Lehman(Founder/CTO)inMo Sakrani(Founder/CPO)Jesse Suarez(Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsBullpen CapitalY CombinatorMaveronNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Norwest Venture Partners
STEEZY is an online dance learning platform offering step-by-step classes across styles and skill levels, taught by choreographers and instructors.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Evan Zhou(Founder)in
Co-investorsAglae VenturesAllied Venture Partners
Consumer beverage brand; joined TLI in 2015 after appearing on Shark Tank.
Illuminated tongue depressor for clear examination of the mouth and throat; joined TLI in 2015.
Trade Hounds runs a mobile app and social network for tradespeople across the United States, where members compare pay, locate nearby supply houses, showcase their work, and connect with other workers on job sites.
Construction TechFuture of WorkSocialBoston, US
David Broomhead(Executive Officer, Director)inPeter Maglathlin(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Goldberg(Director)in
Co-investorsSuffolk TechnologiesAlpaca VCCorigin VenturesHyperplane Venture Capital
TravelShoot is an online booking service that connects travelers with local photographers at their destination, matching customers to a photographer based on their brief and chosen itinerary.
MarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioCohort Goacq. by Flywire
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAtomo Diagnostics · investing.com · Jul 24, 2026
Arkose Labs · fintech.global · Mar 13, 2026
Trade Hounds · tradehounds.com · Jan 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Transition Level Investments made?
- Transition Level Investments has 33 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Transition Level Investments invest at?
- Transition Level Investments invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Transition Level Investments's typical check size?
- Transition Level Investments typically writes checks of $300K – $2M.
- What sectors does Transition Level Investments focus on?
- Transition Level Investments focuses on Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Transition Level Investments located?
- Transition Level Investments is headquartered in Fortitude Valley, AU.
- Who does Transition Level Investments co-invest with?
- Transition Level Investments most often shares deals with Sydney Angels, Ten13, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund), among 52 tracked co-investors.
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