Participated · Debt Financing · Jul 2026

Emesent develops sensors that attach to drones and pairs them with autonomous AI and 3D mapping software to survey areas without GPS. Its technology has been adopted by major mining customers including BHP and Rio Tinto, and the company serves customers across Australia, the US and Europe. Construction and mining have been its primary use cases, and it has recently moved to pursue defence reconnaissance opportunities. Emesent operates a manufacturing plant in Wacol, Queensland and plans to scale capacity to meet rising demand. The company had a $32 million Series A in 2022 backed by Tiger Global and Perennial Partners, and currently employs 109 people with plans to add 20 more roles following the new raise.

Led · Series A · Jun 2026

Southern Launch operates commercial rocket launch and re-entry services from the Koonibba Test Range and is developing the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex after securing environmental approval. The company was the site of the world’s first commercial spacecraft re-entry in February 2025 and has provided tracking support for NASA’s Artemis II mission. Southern Launch currently employs 35 people and, following its recent Series A raise, plans to scale to 185 full-time roles while expanding infrastructure and capabilities. Its customer roster includes Varda Space Industries, Lux Aeterna, ATSpace, Perigee Aerospace, INNOSPACE, Reaction Dynamics and the German space agency DLR. The company positions itself as a sovereign launch and re-entry provider in the Southern Hemisphere.

Led · Series D · Jun 2026

Omniscient Neurotechnology develops AI-driven brain analysis tools that apply connectomics to map and interpret individual brain networks. Its flagship Quicktome platform provides insights across a range of neurologic conditions, including cranial surgery, neuro-oncology, stroke, and mental illness. The company says its technology supports personalized brain medicine aimed at transforming care for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and other disorders. Omniscient plans to expand commercially and pursue new clinical applications, with stated ambitions to enter markets such as brain-computer interfaces, stroke, and movement disorders. The company is led by CEO Stephen Scheeler and has attracted long-term investor support through multiple funding rounds. No operating metrics were provided in the article.

Led · Series A · Apr 2026

Syenta develops semiconductor packaging technology for the chip industry. The company recently raised $26 million in a funding round backed by a firm led by a former Intel CEO. It is expanding its physical presence by opening a 3,500-square-foot hub in Tempe (East Valley). The article focuses on this U.S. expansion and the new capital but does not provide revenue, user, or broader financial metrics. No founding year or additional operational metrics were included in the coverage. The raise and new facility indicate a move to scale operations and engage more directly with the U.S. market.

Participated · Series C · Mar 2026

Advanced Navigation develops multi-sensor navigation solutions and AdNav Intelligence software that fuse inertial hardware and onboard intelligence to provide resilient positioning, navigation, and timing when GPS is degraded or unavailable. Its multi-sensor architecture supports applications across land, air, sea, and space, and the company reports more than 100,000 systems deployed worldwide. Advanced Navigation generates over 80% of its revenue from the United States and Europe and has worked with customers including Anduril, NOAA, Hanwha, BHP, Rheinmetall, and Intuitive Machines. The company has experienced triple-digit growth over the past year and serves mission-critical sectors such as defense, mining, marine operations, and space exploration. Going forward, it plans to expand engineering and operations globally, establish Centers of Excellence, pursue targeted acquisitions in adjacent technologies, and maintain its headquarters, core R&D, and manufacturing in Australia.