x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank)
Corporate VCSydney · Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
x15ventures operates as a venture scaler powered by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, positioned between corporate and startup worlds. It builds, buys, and invests in best-in-class digital businesses that can leverage CommBank's scale, strategy, and stability while retaining autonomy to experiment. Originally the bank's innovation lab, it launched its venture model in February 2020 with a mandate to develop digital solutions delivering material benefits to CommBank and its customers, reflecting the bank's deliberate strategy to self-disrupt and reimagine its products and services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRemoved friction from rental property management for investors, tenants and agents; closed 2023.
Digital platform helping first-time owners set up a business in Australia; closed 2020-2022.
Deal discovery and cashback platform for young Australians; closed 2021-2023.
Helped Australians understand credit and manage their financial wellbeing.
Connects hospitality apps to a venue's point-of-sale platform so business owners spend less time on tech.
A shift-left data change management platform enabling full data visibility and governance.
Simplifies the home buying process, helping buyers navigate the journey to settlement with certainty.
A pocket money app and prepaid card that builds financial capability among young people in Australia.
A new pathway to homeownership without high upfront deposit costs.
Centralises 100+ sources of agricultural data into a single platform for farmers.
Citizen-centric revenue optimisation platform improving government revenue and payment experiences.
Payment automation and spend management platform for finance teams; exited 2023.
AI-driven partnerships platform focused on post-transaction experiences for high-intent shoppers; closed 2025.
Digital identity protection tool alerting consumers when their identity is used or exposed online (in pilot).
A home loan with one rate, a 10-minute application, and a discount that improves over time; graduated into CBA.
Provided businesses with actionable insights and information; closed 2020-2022.
Invoice lending platform powering CommBank's Stream Working Capital product for small businesses.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) invest at?
- x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) focus on?
- x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) focuses on Fintech.
- Where is x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) located?
- x15ventures (Commonwealth Bank) is headquartered in Sydney, AU.
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