
OIF Ventures
Description
OIF Ventures is a prominent Sydney, Australia-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage, high-growth technology companies. The firm positions itself as a strategic partner to entrepreneurs, focusing on businesses that are poised to disrupt existing industries, create entirely new markets, or provide innovative solutions to significant challenges. Their investment philosophy emphasizes long-term collaboration and active support for their portfolio companies as they scale.
The firm primarily targets Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds, indicating a commitment to supporting companies through their critical early growth phases. OIF Ventures typically deploys initial cheques ranging from US$1 million to US$10 million, providing substantial capital for nascent businesses to accelerate their development and market penetration. This flexible investment range allows them to back a diverse array of promising startups across various technology sectors.
OIF Ventures has demonstrated significant fundraising success, most recently closing its third fund, Fund III, at A$150 million (approximately US$100 million). This successful raise brought their total funds under management to over A$300 million (approximately US$200 million), solidifying their position as a key player in the Australian venture capital landscape. With a portfolio exceeding 30 companies, OIF Ventures continues to actively seek out and support innovative ventures across Australia and beyond.
Investor Profile
OIF Ventures has backed more than 28 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 12 rounds, about 43% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Australia, United States, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Manufacturing.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $1M – $10M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (36%)
- Seed (32%)
- Series B (18%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Convertible Note (4%)
- Private Equity (4%)
- Series Unknown (4%)
Country Focus
- Australia (79%)
- United States (7%)
- Israel (7%)
- Brazil (4%)
- New Zealand (4%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Manufacturing
- Information Technology
- Analytics
- Developer Platform
- Human Resources
- E-commerce
- Construction
- Real Estate
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