Venture Catalyst Space
AcceleratorAdelaide · Pre-Seed–Series A · 6 people tracked
Find your way into Venture Catalyst Space
231 people in our graph share verified history with the Venture Catalyst Space team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
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 websiteWhat they invest in
from 33 of 46 portfolio companiesEdTech ×7FoodTech ×6SaaS ×6Consumer ×5Enterprise Software ×5Hardware ×5AgTech ×4Circular Economy ×3
HQs:Australia×21Hong Kong×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×72 founders×6
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
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 ultra-compact, low-power embedded AI solutions using purpose-built electronics and semiconductors for real-time edge computing across defence, healthcare, agriculture, robotics, and surveillance sectors.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSpace TechAustralia, AU
Dr Tony Scoleri(Chief Executive Officer)
Akkadian Health provides telehealth mental health services in Australia, including psychiatric consultations, ADHD assessments, psychology, and mental health nursing through a team of registered psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthAustralia, AU
Stefan(Managing Director)
All Abilities Cheer and Dance provides inclusive cheerleading and dance instruction for people with disabilities, led by coaches with personal and professional experience in disability support.
SocialSports TechWellness & FitnessAdelaide, AU
Space construction and materials manufacturing company turning moon dust into feedstock for 3D-printed lunar infrastructure.
Bizfilm is a video production agency based in Adelaide that creates tailored video content for financial services companies, including explainer videos, investor relations materials, and compliance-focused training videos.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechMedia & EntertainmentAdelaide, AU
Blend Etiquette is an Australian distillery producing gin and tonic syrup.
ConsumerFoodTechSturt, AU
Geordan EllissinLindon Lark
Co-investorsVenture Catalyst
BYO Foods sells cold-pressed apple juice made from 100% Australian apples with no added sugars, concentrates, or preservatives.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Adelaide University is Australia's top-100 global-ranked research institution that provides higher education and conducts research in partnership with industry and government to drive innovation and economic contribution.
EdTechAdelaide, AU
Co-investorsVenture Catalyst
Rahul Rawat(Founder)inTanveer Ahmed(Founder)in
Co-investorsAditya Birla VenturesGlobal BrainKalaari Capital
Electrivity is a productivity technology provider founded in 2017 that develops solutions for improving how people use technology in their work.
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 analysis to verify food authenticity and detect fraud by confirming product attributes and labels.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechFoodTech
Colin Luk(PhD Co-founder)inInga Conti-Jerpe(PhD Co-founder)in
Makers Empire provides customised Design Thinking and 3D printing educational programs for schools, integrating 3D printing technology and design principles into K-8 STEM curricula.
Creator EconomyEdTechHardware
Co-investorsEduSpaze
Mobius Farms uses black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into protein-rich feed and organic fertilizer through bioconversion, targeting farms, pet owners, and food systems seeking sustainable alternatives.
AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTechSouth Australia, AU
Jeannine(Co-founder)Chris(Co-founder)
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-investorsArtesianBoeing HorizonX VenturesIn-Q-TelInterValley VenturesMain Sequence VenturesRight Click Capital+1 more
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 Tech designs and deploys integrated healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes and strengthen community resilience, with a focus on overcoming barriers of distance, geography, and infrastructure limitations.
Circular EconomyDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodAdelaide, AU
Myers Seafood is a retailer and wholesaler of fresh and frozen local seafood sourced from the Eyre Peninsula, serving retail customers, food services, and wholesale buyers across Australia.
AgTechE-commerceFoodTechEyre 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)
TCPinpoint provides automated compliance management and notification tools for property professionals and tenancy delivery teams to track deadlines, manage inspections, and coordinate tasks across multiple stakeholders.
Future of WorkPropTechSaaS
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
Co-investorsTechstars
VALAI provides energy intelligence APIs, analytics, and white-label tools to financial institutions, utilities, and governments for residential property assessment and home energy upgrade decisions in Australia.
CleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyPropTechSaaSAdelaide, AU
Allys Todd(Co-founder)inTom Reed(Co-founder)in
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 companiesSTAK · stockstotrade.com · Jul 30, 2026
Copyright · citybiz.co · Jul 29, 2026
Myriota · natlawreview.com · Jun 30, 2026
Taboo · finance.yahoo.com · Feb 11, 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 16 tracked co-investors.
Images
Similar investors
DCVC (Data Collective) is a deep tech venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs using computational approaches to solve large-scale real-world problems across many industries.
Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Vinod Khosla.
F.A. Muhsen Capital is the private investment office of Fadi A. Muhsen, focused on disciplined, long-term capital allocation across industries.
Scout VC is a venture capital firm backing frontier technology companies led by founders from the military, intelligence community, and national research labs.
Future Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm backing mission-driven founders working on frontier and disruptive technologies aimed at reinventing entire industries.












