Top 10 eSports VC Funds & Investors in Australia (October 2026)
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| Investor | Relevant Deals | Geography | Stage | Focus | Round Size |
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Aura Ventures
VC Fund
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3 | Australia, United States, Denmark | Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown | SaaS, Software, Financial Services | $1.1M–$13M |
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Artesian VC
VC Fund
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3 | Australia, United States, China | Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Pre-Seed | Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence | $40k–$17M |
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Alium Capital
VC Fund
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2 | Australia, United States, Hong Kong | Series A, Series B, Seed | Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech | $2M–$465M |
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Flying Fox Ventures
VC Fund
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2 | Australia, New Zealand, United States | Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $120k–$11M |
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Adi Dassler International Family Office
VC Fund
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2 | Australia | Seed | Gaming, Sports, eSports | |
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Euphemia
VC Fund
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2 | Australia, Malaysia | Pre-Seed, Seed | Sports, Apps, Gaming | $148k–$1.5M |
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Elysian Park Ventures
VC Fund
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1 | United States, Israel, Canada | Series A, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown | Sports, Software, Health Care | $100k–$28M |
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Powerhouse Capital
VC Fund
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1 | United States, Israel, Germany | Seed, Series A, Series B | Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Audio | $1.2M–$88M |
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Eleanor Venture
VC Fund
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1 | Australia, New Zealand, United States | Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown | Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology | $649k–$6M |
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Cerro Capital
VC Fund
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1 | Australia, United States | Series A, Series B | Sports, Content, eSports | |
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Aura Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm backing the creators of category defining technology companies
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- Industry: SaaS, Software, Financial Services
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Australia, United States, Denmark
Investor stats
- Total investments: 41
- Round size: Seed $1.1M–$4.6M; Series A $1.6M–$12M; Venture - Series Unknown $1.7M–$13M
- Lead/follow: 44% lead, 56% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $23M in 2016
Portfolio highlights
- Haast — Haast is an artificial intelligence SAAS company that offers marketing compliance automation services.
- Isaacus — Isaacus is legal AI research company building legal superintelligence. Try out our hallucination-free models.
- Catapult — Discover Catapult. The cutting-edge sports technology, data analytics, and insights that will unleash your team's and athletes' potential.
Artesian Capital Management is an alternative investments management company, which was spun out of ANZ Banking Group's capital markets business in 2004, with backing from ANZ Private Equity. Artesian's founding partners, purchased ANZ's stake in 2005. The company has subsequently been fully owned by partners and staff. Since 2004, Artesian has managed specialised funds focused on credit arbitrage and relative-value strategies across global financial markets. In 2008, while continuing to manage credit relative value investment strategies from its New York, London and Singapore offices, Artesian began to make principal investments in seed/early-stage ventures from its offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai. In 2011, Artesian launched the first of its early stage venture capital funds and now manages AUD +255m. Artesian's VC strategy is to partner with best of breed accelerators, incubators, angel groups and university programs. In 2017, Artesian launched its China VC Fund with a USD 50m cornerstone investment industry super fund Hostplus. Artesian will soon launch a Southeast Asia VC Fund.
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- Industry: Software, Health Care, Artificial Intelligence
- Stage:Seed, Venture - Series Unknown, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Australia, United States, China
Investor stats
- Total investments: 644
- Round size: Seed $40k–$4.2M; Pre-Seed $42k–$553k; Venture - Series Unknown $650k–$17M
- Lead/follow: 36% lead, 64% follow
- Last fund: Likely still investing — raised $36M in 2023
Portfolio highlights
- Vaulta — Vaulta is a battery casing technology company based in Brisbane, Australia. Using advanced composite materials and smart, streamlined design, Vaulta has developed a lighter and smaller battery case with fewer parts, creating scalable efficiencies and opportunities for manufacturers. Vaulta founder and director Dominic Spooner has over 12 yearsexperience as a design engineer, and has worked in a range of industries, including renewables and batteries, defence and aerospace, consumer products, commercial products and startups. While working in battery design, Dominic saw firsthand that opportunities for growth were being overlooked in favour of continuing with the status quo – and that’s when the idea for Vaulta was born.Vaulta’s world-first no-weld design means modules can be easily assembled and disassembled, cells reused and recycled, and new cells added as battery technology continues to evolve.From stationary storage and electric vehicles to defence, aerospace and beyond, Vaulta’s battery case technology works wherever batteries do.
- TerraBlaster — TerraBlaster is a cutting-edge agricultural technology firm focused on transforming sustainable agriculture through enhanced automation and precise technologies.
- Andromeda Robotics — At Andromeda, our personalised robot companions are helping Australian aged care teams bring joy and connection to residents to improve wellbeing.
Alium Capital focuses on listed and unlisted technology investments to generate out-sized returns. The company invests in technology, innovation, and early-stage businesses, all the way through to publicly listed assets. It specializes in the fields of finance, investing, innovation, and capital.Alium Capital was founded in 2016 andheadquartered in Sydney, New South Wales.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech
- Stage:Series A, Series B, Seed
- Geography: Australia, United States, Hong Kong
Investor stats
- Total investments: 50
- Round size: Seed $2.2M–$10M; Series A $2M–$11M; Series B $2M–$465M
- Lead/follow: 48% lead, 52% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $79M in 2017
Portfolio highlights
- Boost Lab — Boost Lab provides solutions for skincare products that are cost-effective, effective, and safe.
- Koala — We're simplifying the mattress and furniture game. With free & fast delivery and a 120 night risk-free trial Australia-wide, try it out online today.
- York Street Brands — York Street Brands, formed by the merger of Boost Lab and tbh Skincare specializes in serums that target a range of skin concerns.
Flying Fox Ventures is an early stage investment firm that invests across industry and across the micro-stages of pre-seed and seed.
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Geography: Australia, New Zealand, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 112
- Round size: Seed $662k–$3.2M; Pre-Seed $120k–$3M; Series A $649k–$11M
- Lead/follow: 6% lead, 94% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Operata — Continuously measure performance to deliver the best possible customer experience.
- SPEC Toolbox — Structural timber design software for Australian engineers. Design CLT, GLT, and connections to AS1720 standards. Start your free trial and automate today.
- Teacher’s Buddy — Create lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and more in minutes. AI-powered tools designed for educators.
As a MFO, we provide our clients and families with Best-In-Class solutions, family office advice.
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- Industry: Gaming, Sports, eSports
- Stage:Seed
- Geography: Australia
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Lead/follow: 0% lead, 100% follow
Portfolio highlights
- GGWP Academy — AI and social listening driven marketplace, backed by education to create #SmarterInfluence and drive ROI for brands in esports and gaming.
Euphemia
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- Industry: Sports, Apps, Gaming
- Stage:Pre-Seed, Seed
- Geography: Australia, Malaysia
Investor stats
- Total investments: 6
- Round size: Pre-Seed $148k–$1.5M
- Lead/follow: 17% lead, 83% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Heatseeker — Determine how successful your business, product or campaign will be before launching by testing your products and messaging with AI-powered digital campaigns.
- Zena Sport — The most advanced Female Chest Protectors for Contact Sports. Using a patented design developed after 3 years of research and testing, Zena Sport Chest Protectors are ultimate essential to elevate your performance on game day. Reduces your risk of injury, wear Zena Sport and play fearlessly!
- GGWP Academy — AI and social listening driven marketplace, backed by education to create #SmarterInfluence and drive ROI for brands in esports and gaming.
We invest where sports intersect with life.
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- Industry: Sports, Software, Health Care
- Stage:Series A, Seed, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: United States, Israel, Canada
Investor stats
- Total investments: 88
- Round size: Seed $100k–$8M; Series A $5M–$28M; Venture - Series Unknown $2.2M–$12M
- Lead/follow: 27% lead, 73% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $5.3M in 2020
Portfolio highlights
- Diamond Kinetics — Helping players get better - and have more fun while doing it. Experience baseball and softball like never before with the Diamond Kinetics Bat Sensor and App.
- The Realest — The first dedicated marketplace and authentication standard for physical memorabilia.
- International Dance League — 6 Pro-Teams. 5 global stages. 1 champion. The IDL is the world's first professional dance league where elite teams compete head-to-head for the title.
Consumer Media & Technology Fund
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- Industry: Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Audio
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Series B
- Geography: United States, Israel, Germany
Investor stats
- Total investments: 32
- Round size: Seed $1.2M–$10M; Series A $4M–$32M; Series B $10M–$88M
- Lead/follow: 9% lead, 91% follow
- Last fund: May invest from a new fund soon — raised $2.5M in 2020
Portfolio highlights
- The European Technology Network — The European Technology Network is a non profit organization
- Pro Shop — Pro Shop is a media, business, and entertainment enterprise.
- Five Iron Golf — Five Iron offers a unique indoor golf experience for golfers and non-golfers alike. Enjoy golf simulators, lessons, a sports bar, and more.
INVEST IN TECH TOGETHER
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- Industry: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- Stage:Seed, Series A, Venture - Series Unknown
- Geography: Australia, New Zealand, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 14
- Round size: Seed $657k–$3.5M; Series A $649k–$6M
- Lead/follow: 7% lead, 93% follow
Portfolio highlights
- Amaka — Accounting integrations and automation solutions for SMBs. Sync data from POS and e-commerce business apps to Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB and more.
- Josef — Automate lawyer-client conversations, document drafting and providing legal services. Josef is a software platform with a chatbot interface.
- Eugene — Eugene offers at-home genetic tests and counselling to help people make smarter health choices at every stage of their life, starting with helping people plan a healthy pregnancy. Our pre or early pregnancy genetic carrier screen helps people know their risk of passing on serious genetic diseases to their children.
Cerro Capital is a sports investment firm that invests globally in premium and emerging IP and content that connects consumers to the culture of sports. Cerro invests in and builds lasting terminal value through unique intellectual property: (a) sports leagues and teams, (b) original content, and (c) related media rights and technology.Cerro's portfolio includes Religion of Sports, GAMURS Group, and the X Games.
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- Industry: Sports, Content, eSports
- Stage:Series A, Series B
- Geography: Australia, United States
Investor stats
- Total investments: 2
- Lead/follow: 50% lead, 50% follow
Portfolio highlights
- GAMURS Group — GAMURS Group is a leading gaming, esports, and entertainment media network - we own and operate a network of digital publications and social media communities.
- Religion of Sports — Religion Of Sports is a full service studio based in Los Angeles. We believe in something greater.
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