
Brisbane Angels
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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