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Brisbane Angels

Oceania, Queensland, Australia, Brisbane

Description

Brisbane Angels Pty Ltd is a well-established angel investment group based in Brisbane, Australia, formed in late 2006. Comprising a large network of private investors, the group primarily focuses on providing capital and strategic mentorship to early-stage, high-growth businesses across various sectors. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying companies with significant scalability potential, robust intellectual property, and, crucially, strong and experienced management teams capable of executing their vision.

The group is known for its flexible, sector-agnostic approach, although they have shown particular interest in areas such as technology, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. Brisbane Angels typically participates in funding rounds where they can contribute meaningfully, often co-investing alongside other angel groups, venture capital firms, or institutional investors to facilitate larger syndicates. This collaborative approach allows them to support more substantial funding requirements for promising startups.

Regarding their investment quantum, Brisbane Angels typically deploys first cheques ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000 in a single funding round. This range positions them as a significant early-stage investor in the Australian ecosystem, capable of providing substantial seed or Series A capital. Beyond financial backing, the group leverages the collective expertise of its members to offer invaluable guidance, strategic connections, and operational support, aiming to accelerate the growth and market penetration of their portfolio companies. Their long-standing presence since 2006 underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the region, having supported numerous ventures over more than 17 years of operation.

Investor Profile

Brisbane Angels has backed more than 20 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Australia, United States, New Zealand.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (55%)
  • Pre Seed (20%)
  • Series A (20%)
  • Series Unknown (5%)

Country Focus

  • Australia (75%)
  • United States (15%)
  • New Zealand (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Saas
  • Retail
  • Internet
  • Machine Learning
  • Travel
  • Medical Device
  • Information Technology
  • Mobile Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Brisbane Angels frequently co-invest with?

RCL Accelerator
Asia, Isabela, Philippines, Australia
Co-Investments: 1
LAUNCH
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Techstars
North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder
Co-Investments: 2
Sydney Angels
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
Aussie Angels
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
River City Labs
Oceania, Tasmania, Australia, Newstead
Co-Investments: 1
muru-D
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Co-Investments: 2
Booster
Oceania, Wellington, New Zealand, Wellington
Co-Investments: 1
77 Partners
Oceania, Queensland, Australia, Brisbane
Co-Investments: 2
AngelLoop
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Brisbane Angels often collaborate with?

MM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PG
Oceania, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney
Shared Deals: 1
Deborah Liu
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Karl von Randow
Oceania, Auckland, New Zealand, Auckland
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Brisbane Angels?

Tendl

Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Tendl helps organizations chase more possibilities, provide better results, and substantially reduce the burden of submissions.

Desktop AppsSoftwareWeb Development
Pre SeedFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Shopfront

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Shopfront provides tools for automated list generation, publishing, managing, and delisting of products across various marketplaces.

B2BMarketing AutomationMarketplaceRetail
Pre SeedFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $800,000
Okkular

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Okkular is an AI based fashion tech startup.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRetail
SeedOct 9, 2024
Amount Raised: $120,000
ReciMe

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ReciMe is the ultimate cooking app that helps you save, share, and discover new recipes.

B2CMobile AppsRecipes
SeedJul 2, 2024
Amount Raised: $997,474
Doohly

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

A versatile and easy solution for all kinds of digital signage and directory needs.

Advertising PlatformsData ManagementDigital MarketingDigital MediaDigital SignageOutdoor AdvertisingSoftwareVideo Advertising
Pre SeedMar 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $328,149
Okkular

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Okkular is an AI based fashion tech startup.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningRetail
SeedOct 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $120,000
Smileyscope

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Smileyscope solves pediatric problems using VR keeping kids calm and still during needles, allowing clinicians to do their job safely.

Health CareMedicalMedical DeviceSoftwareTherapeuticsVirtual Reality
SeedOct 3, 2023
Avasa

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Avasa is a medical device company. It helps to improve surgical procedures by developing novel implantable devices.

Medical Device
SeedSep 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,550,000
Coach Welly

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

AI-powered health platform enabling gyms, corporates & insurers to engage, support and reward their members/employees.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FitnessSoftwareWellness
Pre SeedNov 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,718,196
Insite AI

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Premier strategic partner to the world's largest Consumer Goods companies for sales, category, and revenue management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer GoodsRetailSaaS
Series AOct 11, 2022
Amount Raised: $19,000,000