Meet our portfolio companies
Our portfolio is strategically small to ensure we can play an active role in the companies we invest in. We work closely with founders to provide the hands-on guidance required to transform early-stage innovation into long-term value.
ScopeIR
The technology includes a hand-held portable tool calibrated to a commercially non-replicable, proprietary mineral and geochemical database acquired over decades and providing real-time accurate prediction of mineralogy and mineral chemistry to identify and locate mineral resources. The technology enables next-generation cost-effective critical mining driven by efficient decision-making across the full mining life cycle and value chain.
Bardar
The Bardar Nightlife App is a Sydney-based platform designed to enhance your night out by providing real-time information on over 350 bars, pubs, and clubs. It offers a live map to identify venues with the best atmosphere, forecasts for upcoming events, and the ability to save favorite spots for quick access. Created by two university friends seeking to optimize their own nightlife experiences, Bardar aims to help users make the most of every evening.
Dragonfly Thinking
Decision-support software for individuals, businesses and policymakers which integrates diverse perspectives into coherent insights, enabling users to understand and solve multifaceted problems. Its artificial intelligence (AI) tools integrate proven structured analytical frameworks to enable decision-makers to navigate complex challenges and act with greater strategic foresight and clarity. Target verticals include government, big corporates, consulting, and financial services.
The Healthy Grain
Patented variety of barley with substantial health benefits. BARLEYmax™ whole grain is one of new generation nutritionally improved supergrains and it is not GMO. IThe Healthy Grain commercializes BARLEYmax, a patented non-GMO barley variety developed by CSIRO. This whole grain is rich in four prebiotic fibers and clinically proven to enhance gut health, with a naturally low glycemic index (GI). Its nutritional benefits target major health issues in developed countries, including cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis, along with other wellness advantages. BARLEYmax serves as a premium ingredient in over 85 products across eight categories, including cereals and baked goods, available in markets such as Australia, China, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and North America. To boost brand awareness and market penetration, the company is also launching direct-to-consumer products.
Simmersion
SIMmersion specialised in 3D virtual environment products and services within the visualisation and simulation (VizSim) industry, generating revenue through software, content, and services focused on urban planning for city municipalities and property developers. The company experienced significant growth, with a 366% increase in sales revenue from $0.39 million in FY 2006 to $1.80 million in FY 2009, averaging 69% annual growth. In 2009, SIMmersion developed patented Mycosm technology, which aimed to deliver advanced 3D solutions at an affordable cost, leveraging the capabilities of high-end video game engines. The Mycosm product suite included Mycosm Studio, Mycosm Player, Mycosm SDK, and Mycosm Store, enabling developers and users to create, share, and monetise rich 3D content across various sectors, including entertainment, education, and engineering.
Earthodic
Bio-based coating solution that provides key barrier properties for paper packaging, while retaining its ability to be recycled and repulped. The technology enables global industry to replace plastic packaging with a sustainable alternative and supports packaging companies – and their customers – to accelerate the adoption of circular economy production.
Visionary Machines
Visionary Machines revolutionises 3D sensing with advanced camera arrays, enabling machines to navigate, measure, and interact intelligently. Delivering unparalleled depth, colour, motion, and trajectory, its high-fidelity technology outperforms human vision and offers limitless applications across industries, solving previously intractable challenges.
VantariVR
Vantari delivers cutting-edge VR medical training solutions for critical care and cardiology. Designed for device companies, hospitals, and universities, its high-fidelity software simulates surgical environments, enabling hands-on learning with integrated tools like X-ray and ultrasound for an immersive, practice-driven experience.
Seeing Machines
Founded in 2000 as an ANU spin-out with Volvo, it's vision of crash-proof vehicles through driver monitoring systems (DMS) remains vital today. With DMS technology becoming a safety standard, it lead innovation to enhance automotive safety worldwide.
Partington.cc
Partington crafts high-performance, lightweight carbon fiber bicycle wheels for luxury and professional cycling markets. Based at and manufactures, in Deakin University’s Geelong campus, Partington combines cutting-edge innovation and engineering to deliver world-class cycling products to a global audience.
Mastt
Mastt is a SaaS platform transforming construction project management by replacing spreadsheets with real-time transparency and analytics. Designed for project owners, Mastt streamlines complex portfolios, enabling instant decisions to prevent cost and time overruns, revolutionising efficiency in the construction industry.
Lithicon
Lithicon, formerly Digitalcore, was founded by ANU and UNSW scientists to revolutionize fluid behavior analysis in oil reservoirs using high-resolution 3D imaging. Established in 2009, Lithicon's technology now expands into new markets beyond oil and gas, offering advanced computational imaging solutions.
Liquid Instruments
Liquid Instruments, founded by ANU physicists and engineers, revolutionises lab instrumentation with Moku:Lab, a software-configurable device for precision testing and advanced signal processing. Offering versatile, cost-effective solutions for industry and education, Liquid Instruments delivers high-performance and accessible tools for diverse markets.
ITL
ITL delivers innovative, reliable products advancing safety and effectiveness across diverse markets. Performing in millions of procedures annually, ITL designs solutions with simplicity and precision, continuously refining them to meet the evolving demands of users and industry standards.
Institute of Technology Australia
The Institute of Technology Australia (IOTA) was a tertiary education institution offering Australian undergraduate and graduate degrees, primarily targeting developing countries where they were able to offer an Australian degree at a price-point between affordable local tertiary institutions and expensive resident international ones. Founded by Professor Mohammed Khadra, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor at the University of Canberra, IOTA was governed by a Board of Directors and an Academic Board comprised of esteemed academic professionals. The institution had secured official accreditation in Queensland, recognised by the International Network of Accrediting Agencies and collaborated with local education partners to deliver standardised Australian degrees, ensuring the integrity of course delivery and assessment, which was managed from Australia.
Instaclustr
Instaclustr empowers organisations to scale applications with its SaaS platform for open-source data infrastructure. Offering curated, scalable technologies like cloud-based databases, Instaclustr provides seamless, self-service access in minutes, enabling clients to focus on innovation while ensuring reliable performance and support.
Helfie
Helfie revolutionises healthcare with AI-powered tools for quick, affordable, and reliable diagnosis. Starting with skin cancer detection, its app analyses photos against a vast image database to provide risk profiles and connect users to certified doctors, putting advanced medical insights in everyone’s hands.
H3D Hearables
H3D, a Swinburne University spinout, democratises custom-fit hearing devices with smartphone scanning and automated design tools. Since 2018, H3D has partnered with leading brands like Sennheiser and Formlabs to simplify and scale custom hearing solutions for businesses worldwide.
FLAIM
FLAIM delivers immersive training solutions for emergency services, combining VR, haptics, and fire behavior expertise. With over a decade of R&D, FLAIM provides safer, realistic training to prepare frontline personnel for hazardous situations.
Fifth Domain
Fifth Domain revolutionises cyber skills training with an AI-powered platform offering scalable, advanced cyber ranges, labs, and skills assessments. Trusted by corporations, government, and defence, it enables teams to train against global cybersecurity standards within their own domains.
Elementice
ELEMENTICE™ empowers businesses with customizable, automated photography workflows, including real-time image delivery, branding, watermarks, e-commerce, and cloud integration. Streamline operations and elevate your offerings with efficient, scalable solutions designed to work your way – anywhere in the world.
CYBAN
Cyban revolutionises ICU care with a non-invasive sensor platform for real-time brain oxygen monitoring, offering a safer, accurate alternative to invasive, costly, or unreliable methods like brain scans, eye dilation, or drilling.
Biotron
Biotron develops innovative antiviral solutions, including BIT225, a Phase 2 compound targeting HIV-1 reservoirs and Hepatitis C. With a cutting-edge pipeline tackling a broad range of viral diseases, Biotron is redefining the future of infectious disease treatment.
Additive Assurance
Additive Assurance delivers cutting-edge quality assurance for additive manufacturing, specialising in metal powder bed fusion techniques. Its patented in-situ analysis rapidly detects faults and process variations, empowering users to optimise and control their AM builds with precision.
