Led · Equity · Jun 2022

GigaComm designs and builds an independent, technology-led telecommunications network that it controls, bypassing the NBN to deliver ultra-fast, reliable gigabit connectivity. The company was formed in 2018 and offers consumer speeds from over 200Mbps up to 1000Mbps, claiming up to 10x faster on its 1000/50Mbps plan versus the Australian average. GigaComm markets consumer plans such as 200Mbps download/50Mbps upload for $79 per month and provides symmetrical 1Gbps plans with locally based, priority business support for enterprises. The network has already surpassed 100,000 premises passed in NSW and Victorian inner-city suburbs. Proceeds from the recent raise will be used to expand network infrastructure and connect residential and business customers in those areas and to enter new markets including Brisbane and Canberra. The company and its investors also emphasize digital inclusion, with plans to deliver the network to social and affordable housing residents.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2021

Founded in 2016 in Melbourne, Marketplacer offers a cloud-based Platform as a Service that supplies all the functionality needed for retailers, distributors, and communities to launch and operate their own online marketplaces. Its technology supports use-cases such as dropship selling, third-party range extension, and category expansion, aiming to make growth simple for merchants. The platform underpins marketplace strategies for more than 90 businesses, linking over 20,000 sellers worldwide, and is trusted by clients including Myer, SurfStitch, Nokia, Providoor, Bob Jane T-Marts, FishBrain and Petstock. Marketplacer positions itself as a catalyst for large-scale digital transformations, providing the backbone for retailers seeking to broaden assortment without carrying inventory. Recent strategic focus includes international expansion and deeper penetration of the grocery and everyday-needs sectors through partnerships like Woolworths. The company continues to enhance its product to meet rising digital commerce expectations and to support more complex logistics and supplier integrations.