Startup Funding in Australia
Where to raise startup capital in Australia: 12 curated VCs, accelerators, incubators, angel networks and government programs. Entries are compiled from public sources and link straight to the organization. Links were checked in September 2026. Confirm current terms with each funder before you apply. Free, no sign-up.
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Organizations based in Australia
Blackbird Ventures
VCAn early backer of Canva; invests across Australia and New Zealand and runs the Sunrise community festival.
Square Peg Capital
VCPortfolio includes Canva, Airwallex and Rokt.
AirTree Ventures
VCPortfolio includes Canva, Linktree, Employment Hero and SafetyCulture.
Main Sequence
VCGrew out of the CSIRO Innovation Fund and runs a Spin-out Series to commercialize Australian research.
Startmate
AcceleratorStates it has backed 350+ portfolio companies over its 15-year history.
rampersand
VCOne of the longest-running seed specialists in Australia/NZ, having deployed over $100M across four funds since 2013.
Folklore Ventures
VCSydney-based firm centred on founder vision and backing teams from seed stage.
Artesian
VCFounded in 2004 and a certified B Corporation.
Tenacious Ventures
VCAustralia's dedicated agri-food-tech venture firm, now investing from its Fund II.
King River Capital
VCPortfolio includes Immutable, Cover Genius, Paystand and FinClear.
Cicada Innovations
IncubatorOne of Australia's longest-running deep-tech incubators, with over 25 years of operation.
Antler Australia
AcceleratorBacks founders who often arrive pre-team, pre-product or pre-revenue; 100+ active Australian portfolio companies.
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