Venture Catalyst Space
AcceleratorAdelaide · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Investment thesis
Venture Catalyst Space is an acceleration program specifically for startups developing new products or services for the space industry. Run by Adelaide University's Innovation & Collaboration Centre and supported by the South Australian Space Industry Centre and the State Government's Space Innovation Fund, it provides tailored capability workshops, one-on-one mentoring, access to a custom co-working space in Adelaide CBD, connections with a global pool of industry experts and investors, and an equity-free stipend of AUD $10,000. Participants retain full equity and IP. Since 2018 the program has supported 40+ space startups, with alumni raising over AUD $54.7 million in additional funding.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 29 of 46 portfolio companiesEdTech ×6FoodTech ×6Hardware ×4AgTech ×3Circular Economy ×3Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2
HQs:Australia×18Hong Kong×1
Portfolio companies · 46 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBuilds data fusion software platforms for space domain awareness.
Aerosim provides aviation training solutions including flight simulation, drone operations, and related education services aligned with international standards.
EdTechHardwareHong Kong, HK
AICRAFT designs and manufactures AI-powered smart sensors, custom systems, and electronic boards, focusing on compact, low-power embedded AI solutions for high-performance computing.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Akkadian Health is an Australian telehealth provider offering online psychiatric and mental health assessments, particularly specialized ADHD testing and evaluation through registered psychiatrists and psychologists.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthAustralia, AU
All Abilities provides cheer and dance programs for people with disabilities, offering recreational, competitive, and online classes in Adelaide, South Australia.
Sports TechWellness & FitnessAdelaide, AU
Space construction and materials manufacturing company turning moon dust into feedstock for 3D-printed lunar infrastructure.
Bizfilm is a full-service video production company based in Adelaide that creates corporate videos for businesses and organisations across Australia, including training, promotional, event, and interview content.
Media & EntertainmentAdelaide, AU
A distillery operation based in South Australia that offers contract distilling services and cellar door experiences.
FoodTechSturt, AU
Co-investorsVenture Catalyst
Brand Your Own Foods produces cold-pressed, organic Australian juice blends that are custom-branded and delivered wholesale ready to sell, targeting cafes and small food businesses.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTech
Co-investorsAditya Birla VenturesGlobal BrainKalaari Capital
Edulyte is a content production platform built specifically for education businesses to create editorial content with strong positioning and commercial intent.
EdTech
Electrivity offers productivity solutions for enterprise users.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Provides intelligence to predict shark behaviour, illegal fishing, anti-poaching, and vessel compliance.
Growing with Gratitude provides in-person workshops, online resources, and an AI-powered wellbeing platform to help schools build cultures of gratitude, empathy, and resilience.
EdTechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
isoFoodtrace uses Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry and a database of authenticated reference ingredients to verify food origin, authenticity, and production claims such as organic, wild-caught, and grass-fed.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFoodTech
Makers Empire operates a platform for design competitions and creative projects, likely targeting students and educational users in the learning technology space.
Creator EconomyEdTech
Co-investorsEduSpaze
Mobius Farms designs and operates insect farming systems powered by black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste and organic waste into protein and fertilizer products.
AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTech
Mutiny Games creates narrative-driven games designed for underrepresented audiences, with bite-sized episodic gameplay that emphasizes immersive experiences.
Gaming
Myriota provides satellite connectivity infrastructure for IoT devices, enabling partners to develop solutions across industries.
AgTechHardwareIoTSpace Tech
Dr David Haley(CTO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsBoeing HorizonX VenturesIn-Q-TelInterValley VenturesMain Sequence VenturesRight Click CapitalSouth Australian Venture Capital Fund
Developing a zero-gravity protein purification and bioreactor system.
OrganiQ is a natural skincare brand from Kangaroo Island, Australia, producing botanical products such as facial mists and body scrubs.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Developing the world's first reusable space debris removal satellite for the in-orbit servicing industry.
Co-investorsTFX Capital
Playt is an online grocery service that connects recipe selection with ingredient delivery.
E-commerceFoodTech
SABRN is an Australian veteran-owned group operating five subsidiaries focused on healthcare, education, circular economies, defense support, and research and development.
Circular EconomyEdTechHealthtechAdelaide, AU
Southern Ocean Express supplies premium wild-caught and farmed seafood sourced from Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, to the foodservice and retail markets.
AgTechFoodTechEyre Peninsula, AU
Develops solar energy solutions for space manufacturing.
Space Protocol develops a decentralized operating system for space operations that provides real-time sensor calibration, satellite positioning, and orbital compliance monitoring.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechGold Coast, AU
STAK produces original sync-ready music for film, TV, and advertising, offering pre-cleared tracks through music libraries and custom composition services.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
AdrianEmily
TABOO sells organic, sustainable pads and tampons through direct purchase and subscription, and runs programs that let workplaces and individuals fund period products for people experiencing period poverty in Australia.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerImpact & Social Good
Eloise(Co-founder)Isobel(Co-founder)
Teamgage provides a platform for measuring and improving team communication and performance through regular feedback cycles that identify and remove barriers to success.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAdelaide, AU
Ben Smit(CEO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsTechstars
VALAI provides property and energy intelligence covering Australian residential properties, giving enterprises data and white-label tools to show homeowners which energy and water upgrades (solar, batteries, heat pumps) to make and their expected savings.
CleantechEnergyPropTech
Co-investorsMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)
Voxon develops volumetric hologram display technology using VLED technology to create real-time interactive 3D holograms viewable from 360 degrees.
Enterprise SoftwareGamingHardwareAdelaide, AU
Will Tamblyn(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlinders NVITechstars
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMyriota · natlawreview.com · Jun 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Venture Catalyst Space made?
- Venture Catalyst Space has 46 tracked investments.
- What stage does Venture Catalyst Space invest at?
- Venture Catalyst Space invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Venture Catalyst Space's typical check size?
- Venture Catalyst Space typically writes checks of $6.5K.
- What sectors does Venture Catalyst Space focus on?
- Venture Catalyst Space focuses on Deep Tech, Space Tech.
- Where is Venture Catalyst Space located?
- Venture Catalyst Space is headquartered in Adelaide, AU.
- Does Venture Catalyst Space lead rounds?
- Venture Catalyst Space typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Venture Catalyst Space co-invest with?
- Venture Catalyst Space most often shares deals with Techstars, Venture Catalyst, Global Brain, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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