At a Glance
Our Innovation Fund (OIF) was established in 2016 as an Australian venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage technology companies across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Sydney, the firm has built its reputation on leveraging a strong community of investors and operators to provide comprehensive support to portfolio companies beyond traditional capital investment.
OIF focuses on pre-seed through Series A investments, targeting technology startups with strong founding teams and clear paths to scalable, repeatable growth. The firm invests across diverse sectors including SaaS, fintech, consumer technology, artificial intelligence, and digital health. Their investment thesis emphasizes the importance of exceptional founding teams and validated business models that can achieve sustainable growth in the ANZ market and beyond.
What sets Our Innovation Fund apart is their community-driven approach to venture capital. The firm has cultivated an extensive network of experienced investors and operators who provide ongoing support, mentorship, and strategic guidance to portfolio companies. This model recognizes that early-stage companies benefit significantly from operational expertise and industry connections, not just financial capital.
Operating from Sydney positions OIF at the center of Australia's technology ecosystem, providing access to the region's most promising startups while maintaining strong connections across New Zealand. The firm's focus on community and collaborative support reflects a understanding that successful venture capital requires deep engagement with portfolio companies throughout their growth journey.
“Invests in early-stage Australian and New Zealand technology startups with strong founding teams and clear paths to scalable, repeatable growth.”
Our Innovation Fund primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Our Innovation Fund is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Our Innovation Fund focuses on investments in SaaS, Fintech, Consumer, AI, Digital Health. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Our Innovation Fund's typical investment check size ranges from $200K to $3M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.