
Tidal Ventures
Description
Tidal Ventures is a prominent Australian venture capital firm based in Sydney, specializing in early-stage software investments. The firm focuses on companies building the future of work, data, and intelligence, primarily targeting B2B SaaS solutions with demonstrable global appeal. Tidal Ventures actively invests across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, seeking visionary founders and groundbreaking products. Their investment strategy often involves leading or co-leading funding rounds, and they are known for reserving substantial follow-on capital to support the growth of their most promising portfolio companies.
The firm distinguishes itself through a founder-first approach, leveraging the deep operating experience of its team and an extensive global network to help portfolio companies scale internationally. Tidal Ventures' commitment to early-stage innovation is underscored by their typical initial cheque size, which ranges from $500,000 to $3,000,000 USD. This flexibility allows them to back a diverse range of promising startups from their earliest stages.
Tidal Ventures operates with a significant capital base, having announced a $100 million fund, which empowers them to make impactful initial investments and provide sustained support through subsequent rounds. With a portfolio that includes over 50 investments, the firm has established itself as a key player in the Australian and broader Asia-Pacific tech ecosystem, contributing to the development of innovative software solutions with global reach. Their strategic focus and robust capital position enable them to be a valuable partner for ambitious early-stage technology companies.
Investor Profile
Tidal Ventures has backed more than 22 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 45% of its total and boasts 3 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, SaaS, Developer APIs.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $500K – $3M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (41%)
- Pre Seed (23%)
- Series A (23%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (5%)
Country Focus
- Australia (77%)
- United States (14%)
- New Zealand (9%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Developer Apis
- Information Technology
- Social Impact
- Sustainability
- Internet
- Marketing Automation
- Big Data
- Business Intelligence
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