W23 Global (Woolworths Group)
Corporate VCSeed–Growth · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
W23 Global invests in start-ups and scale-ups that deploy technology to transform the retail sector and contribute to a more sustainable planet. Backed by five of the world's leading grocery retailers who sit on its investment committee, the firm positions itself as offering global capital and accelerated pathways to global scale while allowing founders to keep innovating at start-up speed. Its retailer backers operate across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Africa, giving portfolio companies broad geographic reach and commercial access.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What stage does W23 Global (Woolworths Group) invest at?
- W23 Global (Woolworths Group) invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does W23 Global (Woolworths Group) focus on?
- W23 Global (Woolworths Group) focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, E-commerce, FoodTech, Retail Tech.
- Does W23 Global (Woolworths Group) lead rounds?
- W23 Global (Woolworths Group) typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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