盘点墨尔本5家顶级风投机构，介绍Brandon Capital、Rampersand等的投资组合与策略。
Melbourne's startup community is growing fast, and its venture capital firms are keeping pace. Some funds are quite active, like Artesian VC with over 600 investments, while others such as Brandon Capital focus on specific sectors like life sciences.
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Brandon Capital invests in Australian and New Zealand life science ventures, supporting them from early proof-of-concept through to commercialization. They work closely with entrepreneurs to build their businesses, creating value for founders while generating returns for Australia's leading superannuation funds.
Year Founded2006 FoundersChris Nave, Christopher Smith, Stephen Thompson Total Funding$404.5MIndustriesHealth & Wellness, Healthcare, BiotechInvestment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity, SeedNº of Investments76 (27 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 (1 IPO'd) Top Portfolio StartupsElastagen, Spinifex Pharmaceuticals, Fibrotech TherapeuticsContactinfo@brandoncapital.com.au / +61 3 9657 0700Rampersand backs Australia's most promising technology founders at the early stages, aiming to help them scale into global leaders. The team provides hands-on guidance, drawing from deep international experience and a history of guiding companies like Snaptu and Onavo to successful exits.
Year Founded2013 FoundersJim Cassidy, Paul Naphtali Total Funding$40MAverage Check Size$1MIndustriesEnterprise, Fintech, Big Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, AR & VR, Future of Work, Supply Chain & LogisticsInvestment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series ANº of Investments53 (14 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits5 Top Portfolio StartupsMx51, Amazingco, Mass DynamicsContactscott@rampersand.comSpun out of ANZ Bank, Artesian Capital Management now backs seed and early-stage startups by partnering with a global network of accelerators, incubators, and university programs. The firm manages specialized funds across Australia, China, and Southeast Asia, investing in a broad range of industries from agriculture and AI to fintech.
Year Founded2004 FoundersFelix Zhang, Gilles Planté, Jeremy Colless, John McCartney, Luke Fay, Matthew Clunies-Ross Total Funding$65.5MAverage Check Size$1.5MIndustriesAgriculture, AI & ML, Climate & Sustainability, IoT, Robotics, E-Commerce, Healthcare, Crypto & Blockchain, Hardware, Supply Chain & Logistics, Education, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Entertainment, Human Resources, Marketing, Advertising, SocialInvestment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Series A, Pre-SeedNº of Investments604 (153 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits29 (5 IPO'd) Top Portfolio StartupsHillridge Technology, Swoop Aero, 5BContact646 495 6018Skalata backs Australian seed-stage startups with capital and access to networks, helping them navigate the challenging early phases of growth. They distinguish themselves by investing more time in direct coaching and hands-on support than any other VC in Australia, focusing on building founder capabilities for long-term success.
Year Founded2018 FoundersRohan Workman Total Funding$50MAverage Check Size$200kIndustriesAR & VR, Productivity, Education, Entertainment, Fintech, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Supply Chain & Logistics, Marketplace, Proptech & Real Estate, SaaS, Crypto & Blockchain, E-Commerce, AgricultureInvestment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments73 (62 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Top Portfolio StartupsStrength by Numbers, Tablogs, ParentalEQContactinfo@skalata.coArchangel Ventures champions Australian technology founders by providing capital at the pre-seed and seed stages. Their team uses its experience in first-round investing to partner with startups, helping build successful companies in sectors like SaaS, AI, and Fintech.
Year Founded2020 FoundersBen Armstrong, Quentin Wallace, Rayn Ong IndustriesSupply Chain & Logistics, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Marketplace, Health & Wellness, AI & ML, SaaSInvestment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed, Series ANº of Investments57 (10 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits1 Top Portfolio StartupsPearler, Fresh, EmesentContactportfolio@archangel.vc