
TEN13
Description
TEN13 is a prominent Australian-based syndicated investment platform headquartered in Brisbane, specializing in early-stage technology companies. Operating with a unique model, TEN13 combines a core fund with a robust network of over 100 high-net-worth investors, enabling them to pool capital and expertise. This approach allows them to be agile and provide significant support to ambitious founders, aligning with their mission of "Fueling founders." They primarily target companies with strong growth potential across various tech sectors, aiming to back disruptive innovations.
The firm's investment strategy focuses on providing initial cheque sizes ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000 USD, often participating in larger rounds alongside other venture capital firms. Their syndicated model not only provides capital but also grants portfolio companies access to a diverse pool of experienced individual investors who can offer strategic guidance and industry connections. This collaborative approach helps founders navigate the challenges of scaling early-stage ventures and provides a flexible funding mechanism that can adapt to a company's evolving needs.
TEN13 has built an impressive portfolio, having invested in over 40 companies since its inception. Their notable investments include successful tech ventures such as Linktree, the popular 'link-in-bio' platform, and Mr Yum, a leading hospitality technology solution. The platform has also demonstrated a strong track record of successful exits, with five companies achieving significant liquidity events, including Clipchamp, which was notably acquired by Microsoft. This track record underscores TEN13's ability to identify and nurture high-potential startups that deliver substantial returns for their investors.
Investor Profile
TEN13 has backed more than 40 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 8% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Australia, United States, Kenya.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, FinTech.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (45%)
- Series A (33%)
- Pre Seed (13%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series C (3%)
- Series B (3%)
Country Focus
- Australia (45%)
- United States (30%)
- Kenya (8%)
- Nigeria (5%)
- Colombia (3%)
- New Zealand (3%)
- Indonesia (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- Singapore (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Saas
- E-commerce
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Payments
- Mobile Apps
- Mobile Payments
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