At a Glance
Giant Leap was founded in 2016 as Australia's first dedicated impact venture capital fund, pioneering the integration of measurable social and environmental outcomes with traditional venture returns. Founded by co-managing partners Katherine McConnell and David Kirk, the firm has established itself as a leader in the Australian impact investing ecosystem. Giant Leap focuses on early-stage technology companies across climate, health, education, financial inclusion, and workforce development sectors. The firm's rigorous impact measurement framework ensures portfolio companies deliver quantifiable positive outcomes while building scalable businesses. Notable investments include workplace analytics platform Culture Amp, healthcare AI company Harrison.ai, and carbon-neutral delivery service Sendle. Giant Leap's approach combines traditional venture capital expertise with deep impact investing experience, providing portfolio companies with both capital and strategic guidance on scaling their social mission. The firm has been instrumental in demonstrating that impact and returns are not mutually exclusive, helping to establish Australia as a significant market for purpose-driven investing.
“Invests in technology startups that generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside venture-scale financial returns.”
Giant Leap primarily invests at the Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are building their initial product and finding product-market fit.
Giant Leap is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Giant Leap focuses on investments in Climate, Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Agriculture. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Giant Leap's typical investment check size ranges from $250K to $3M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Giant Leap manages approximately $150M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.