Swinburne
John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
Overview
At Swinburne, we strive to make a difference. By fostering a culture of creative thinking, open communication and respect we encourage students and staff who are motivated by a desire to innovate and bring about positive change. This is an exciting time for Swinburne. Despite the intense competition between public providers and emerging competition in the private sector, our growth remains strong. From sustainability projects and cross-cultural partnerships to equal opportunity education and ground-breaking research, we continue to lead the way in Industry-Based Learning, science, technology and online learning.
- Total investments
- 1
- Lead investments
- 0
- Investments · 12mo
- 1
- Active investors
- 8
Sector focus
- Continuing Education
- EdTech
- Education
- Higher Education
- STEM Education
- Universities
- Vocational Education
Investment portfolio
- H3D
Participated · Series A · Sep 2025
Founded in 2018 out of Swinburne University, H3D has built an automated CAD and 3D-printing platform that rapidly designs and produces custom-fit healthcare products, initially focusing on the hearing market with items like hearing aids, noise protection and custom earphones. Its proprietary software combines machine learning, advanced 3D algorithms and real-time cloud processing to let labs batch-process hundreds of complex jobs in minutes, replacing labor-intensive workflows that can take technicians up to 30 minutes per case. The company has also developed a smartphone-based 3D scanning solution that captures accurate ear scans using computer vision, AI and AR, eliminating the need for traditional ear impressions. With offices in Australia, Denmark and Ireland, H3D is beginning to extend its technology to dental labs worldwide, aiming to alleviate technician shortages and quality inconsistencies in that sector. Management positions the platform as a cornerstone for the future of AI-driven digital manufacturing in healthcare. The startup’s early backers include Swinburne University and Starfish Ventures, and it has generated meaningful commercial traction in the global hearing market. The recent capital injection will fund global dental-market expansion and the commercial roll-out of its mobile scanning product.