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We invest in the brightest and boldest early-stage tech founders in Australia/NZ.

Ken Brand, CEO and Co-Founder of Restoke, funded by Rampersand

why founders choose rampersand

  • Trust is built on actions, not words. You know the frustration of empty promises, slow decision-making, and vague commitments.

    We have a 10+ year track record of keeping promises and delivering value. This may sound trivial, but word of mouth means everything. ​We encourage you to ask around.

    Reputations have been built (and lost) through the cycles, and we have stood tall as a reliable and supportive backer.

  • We turn up, believe early, and invest with conviction. But more than that, we help you scale, remove barriers, amplify your reach, and ensure you have the resources to build something extraordinary.

    Our team of experienced founders and operators came together to back founders rather than build portfolios. That means we care, and are structured to ensure we are there to help, advise and connect whenever you want or need us.

    We call that keeping our promises.

    Because for us, this is personal.​

  • We introduce you to the right people, open doors, and give you the resources to move fast.

    GET ACCESS TO CAPITAL PLUS:

    • Connected Network: access to investors, advisors and subject matter experts all across the world​

    • Sales lead generator: warm leads to your first wave of customers​

    • Growth support: advice, mentorship and connections around tech, product and GTM

    • Dedicated venture partners who have founded, built and led iconic companies including Culture Amp, Seek, etsy, Google.

  • Every VC promises support, but founders can sometimes be left stranded when times are tough.

    “Choosing your first seed investor is a big decision. Will they support or inhibit your growth aspirations? From day 1, Rampersand has been with the team and me in the trenches, living and breathing our aspirations, pragmatically dealing with the lows and celebrating the highs. We still have so much more to do, but I know we will have the full support of the Rampersand crew.”​

    -Co-Founder of PredictHQ, Campbell Brown

the rampersand CAPITAL-PLUS platform

Rampersand portfolio companies get access to:

First customers

The Rampersand Sales Lead Generator delivers warm leads for your first wave of customers.

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Holistic support

You’ll get expert advice, personal mentorship and warm connections to top tech, product and GTM leaders.

Connected Network

Access to advisors, candidates,customers, follow-on investors and so much more.

“Our business model radically differs in delivering SaaS in the payments space. We chose Rampersand because their expertise, network, and commitment to supporting founders align perfectly with our growth vision.”
— Victor Zheng, CEO & Co-Founder of Mx51
Victor Zhenge, co-founder of Mx51, backed by Rampersand VC Fund
mx51 logo

how we invest

Early stage - TECH - Australia & NZ

We meet founders at the beginning of their journey, sometimes even before the company has been formed. We only invest in a handful of the 2,000 or so startups we look at yearly. So yes, it’s competitive, our bar is high.

But our inbox and network are always open, so even if you’re not a fit for Rampersand, it’s never just a no. We’ll do our best to provide an introduction or an opportunity, whether we invest or not.

The investment process we follow is designed to be fast, thorough and transparent, recognising your time is better spent building than pitching.

Goterra Founder Olympia Yarger in the Rampersand VC Funding Portfolio

our investment process

We have a four-step process:

  • An initial meeting with one of our team.

  • Deeper dives: We will learn about your big, audacious vision, your unique insights on how to achieve it, and the key people on your team.

  • Meeting and discussion with the Investment Committee

  • Documentation and execution 🙌

Find out more about our investment process and focus here.

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Rampersand VC Fund Investment Team Member Taryn Piertse

Don’t just take our word for it!

  • Zac Duff, Founder of JigSpace, Funded by Rampersand VC

    We chose Rampersand because we both get excited about the same thing – what the world CAN be. We truly have a partner that believes in us, in the world we want to build, and is putting their time and resources into making it a reality. What that looks like is being proactive in offering help, responsive when we need advice and feedback, and collaborative on our capital plans. Jig wouldn't be where it is without this partnership.

    Zec Duff, Co-Founder and CEO of JigSpace

  • Bridget Loudon, Founder of Expert 360

    There's really only one way to measure the mark ​of an investor, and that is, will I have them invest in my next round or next venture – with Rampersand, it's an absolute yes, they would be my first call. They are genuinely value adding, are well connected and have been super supportive through multiple iterations of business.

    Bridget Loudon, Founder and CEO of Expert360

  • Campbell Brown, CEO and Founder of Predict HQ, Backed by Rampersand VC Fund

    Choosing your first seed investor is a big decision. Will they support or inhibit your growth aspirations? From day 1, Rampersand has been with the team and me in the trenches, living and breathing our aspirations, pragmatically dealing with the lows and celebrating the highs. We still have so much more to do but I know we will have the full support of the Rampersand crew.”

    Campbell Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of PredictHQ

  • Olympia Yarger, Founder of Goterra, Invested in by Rampersand Venture Capital Fund

    We partnered with Rampersand because they share our vision of a future where nature and automation work together to solve the food waste and climate crisis. Their proactive support, expertise, and collaborative approach have been instrumental in advancing Goterra’s mission since 2018.

    Olympia Yarger, Founder and CEO of Goterra

  • Edward Ring, CoFounder of Cuttable

    We partnered with Paul, Taryn and the whole Rampersand team because of the shared vision we have to do things that haven't been done before. We've got a big vision for Cuttable transforming the marketing industry and felt Rampersand could help us see that vision come to life.

    Edward Ring, Co-Founder and COO of Cuttable

FAQs for early-stage startup founders:

  • Bold, brave, and ambitious founders at the earliest stages in their journey. We particularly focus on AI and software businesses, but always explore emerging frontiers.

    A: You can learn more about our investment focus and approach to VC funding here.

  • A: We stage-gate the various levels of our deal flow funnel using our What Do We Need To Believe (WDWNTB) framework. Read more about the framework here.

  • A: For sure. Check out this fantastic resource by former Rampersand Investor Abhishek Maran to help you craft your pitch deck here.

  • A: You can see the full list of startups we have invested in and learn more about them on our portfolio page.

  • A: We primarily invest in early-stage startups. To find out more about the funding stages for startups in Australia and New Zealand head here.

  • A: We participate in and run regular startup community events.

    To be notified of an upcoming event subscribe to our SubStack.

  • A: We are always happy to help people with introductions to the community. You can explore the various ways to get in touch here.