Top 40 InsurTech Startup Investors in Australia (October 2026)

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• 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.

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• Arkeus — Arkeus is a leader in the fusion of optics and autonomy. Our wide area autonomous optical systems are deployed to conduct Search, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance in a range of operating environments.
• Sphere — Live courses led by vetted experts for professionals who want to advance their careers
• Octopusbot — Accurate AI Forecasts for Wheat, Corn, Grains, and Oilseeds | Global Production Insights, Supply & Demand Analysis, and Future Price Scenarios to Maximize Profit and Mitigate Risks.

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• OneMRI — A comprehensive whole-body MRI. Radiation-free, clinically reviewed, and explained by doctors.
• Paperly — Paperly is an mobile app that provides modules for school management system and learning management system.
• Breadcrumb — Improve worksite efficiency & safety with Breadcrumb. Eliminate on-site obstacles & create value in safety, efficiency, & data for your entire organisation.

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• Bdeo — Bdeo provides a visual intelligence solution designed to change the way customers connect with insurance companies. Its platform enhances the customer journey beginning with underwriting and all the way through the time the claim is processed, also recognizing risks, damage, and providing assessments in real-time, allowing insurance companies todetect fraud or pay customers in the event a claim is approved.The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
• Naked Insurance — The new way to cover your stuff: savings & convenience through AI. Naked Insurance offers online insurance for car, home and contents. Get a quote in 90 seconds!
• Simply — Life, Disability and Funeral Insurance

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• 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.

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• Syenta — Syenta is transforming the electronics manufacturing sector. Our patented fabrication method enables the 3D printing of multi-material electronics with fewer steps and less waste.
• PropHero — Invest wisely in real estate There is an easier way to invest in real estate. Whether you are just getting started or already on your investment journey, at Pro
• Bitwise Agronomy — Bitwise Agronomy uses AI to analyze crop video footage and provide growers with insights into crop health, growth, and yield potential.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.
• WeMoney — WeMoney is a financial wellness platform that tracks all your money in one place. You can track your credit score, bills and recurring payments, understand your savings, debts, and monitor your income through a complete toolset that can make your dollar and keep them in the black.By leveraging frontier behavioural science and artificialintelligence, WeMoney nudges and guides you towards better, informed and insightful financial choices and addresses the root causes of pitfalls of money management.
• Loopit — Loopit is the complete end-to-end software & professional services platform solution for car subscription to boost dealership & profitability.

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• PREVE — Supporting back-to-back physios with their daily caseload, simplifying admin whilst making the patient experience more enjoyable. Preve does the admin work for practitioners. One click clinical notes, treatment plans, home rehab and documents.
• LendUs — LendUs caters for all different types of home loan requirements for consumers. The platform is designed to provide a simple home loan experience, completing much of the application preparation.
• Hubble Network — Connect a Bluetooth device to a global satellite network, delivering affordable, low-power tracking and monitoring for diverse industrial and commercial applications.

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• Apate.AI — Is the next generation of scam prevention and intelligence. We deploy advanced conversational AI bots combined with real-time insights to protect businesses, governments and communities globally.2
• Inspace XR — Inspire and engage prospective tenants, buyers, and your team with interactive virtual replicas of your assets, with 360 virtual tours, analytics & more.
• GeoSnapShot — Let's put your photos to work. Built for professionals, available to everyone. GeoSnapShot is loved by amateurs, professionals, teams and individuals.

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• iiba — Iiba is a geospatial platform that specializes in providing location information related to child-rearing.
• Obud — Obud is a wellness reservation systems that is designed for holistic health and lifestyle management purposes. The company's systems offer a comprehensive suite of tools for booking wellness activities, managing schedules, and accessing curated wellness programs, enabling wellness centers to streamline their operations, enhance userengagement, and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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• OneMRI — A comprehensive whole-body MRI. Radiation-free, clinically reviewed, and explained by doctors.
• Enrola — Looking for online training courses? Discover the perfect course for you with our easy course advisor quiz. Get individual guidance and apply directly.
• BarterAds Pty Ltd — BarterAds is a programmatic advertising exchange that enables businesses to acquire customers without cash spend by converting unused ad inventory into a tradable asset. Instead of paying in fiat, companies earn and spend a proprietary internal currency called Barter Dollars, which are issued when they display ads on their owned media propertiessuch as websites, apps, or platforms.The platform operates as an auction-based exchange, similar to traditional ad networks, where advertisers bid for impressions using Barter Dollars. Inventory is matched contextually and priced dynamically through real-time bidding, ensuring efficient allocation of supply and demand across the network. This allows both advertisers and publishers to maximize the value of otherwise underutilized inventory.BarterAds primarily targets startups, SaaS platforms, marketplaces, gaming companies, and content publishers that have traffic but are constrained by rising customer acquisition costs. By removing the need for upfront cash spend, the platform provides a capital-efficient growth channel, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.The system includes controls for brand safety, fraud prevention, and inventory quality through business verification, campaign approvals, and continuous monitoring. Barter Dollars are non-transferable and expire periodically, preventing hoarding and ensuring continuous circulation within the ecosystem.BarterAds is designed as a hybrid between barter networks and modern ad exchanges, combining the scalability and automation of programmatic advertising with a closed-loop, cashless economy. The company is headquartered in Australia and is focused on building a global network of advertisers and publishers who both contribute inventory and run campaigns within the platform.

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• Earlytrade — Earlytrade creates a positive change in the way businesses get paid and delivers a powerful two-fold effect.By incentivising early payment, suppliers are in control of when they get paid. Removing the need to pursue other funding options and accrue more debt.Corporate customers deepen their relationships with satisfied suppliers and arerewarded with higher margins.
• Mango — Mango offers suppliers and contractors in the construction industry real-time risk analytics, automated B2B payments, and embedded credit.
• Cocoon — Low carbon construction materials for the builders of tomorrow.

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• Summit — Summit provides the best Commercial Insurance, Liability, Business, Tech & Cyber Insurance in Canada. We are specialized in custom insurance Solutions.
• Vivere Partners — Vivere is a tech-enabled MGA providing specialty property and management liability solutions for complex risks. We combine industry expertise with advanced analytics to deliver faster quotes, tailored coverage, and competitive terms.
• Bluefields Specialty Insurance — Technology-first insurance platform building curated programs for underserved specialty markets.

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• AuditCover — Tax audit insurance designed for accountants. Cover the costs of assisting clients through ATO audits, tax reviews, and investigations.
• KOBA Insurance — KOBA Insurance is on a mission to help over 10M Aussie drivers lower their annual premiums by only charging them for what they use.Powered by our technology platform, we're unlocking your car's onboard computer and enabling your car to join the IOT revolution. KOBA uses connected car data to measure actual kilometres travelled, offeringa true pay-per-km insurance policy and a fairer solution to low-usage drivers. KOBA is launching in October 2021. Visit www.kobainsurance.com to pre-register and join the pay-per-km movement today.

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• Hustlecover — We protect the gig economy by providing income protection https://t.co/pIiGJ6kBsS #covermymoments #doyou
• CloudPeeps — CloudPeeps is a community, marketplace and platform that empowers freelancers and businesses to do their best work. Hire a team of quality professional freelancers to get the job done. Work the way you want, wherever you are!
• Freight Exchange Pty Ltd — Multi-Carrier Shipping Software | TMS | FMS | ERP

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• Deliciou — Plant-based meat, seasonings, spices and condiments. Free worldwide shipping.
• Osara Health — We empower people and organisations affected by cancer to thrive with our expertise, empathy and technology.
• Compono — Smart, easy-to-use HR management products for sourcing talent and helping them grow.

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• Mad Paws — Mad Paws is a Sydney-based start up that was created to fill in the ever growing need in the pet boarding market for affordable, and local pet accommodation while still maintaining the care, love, and attention pets received at high-end, expensive, pet boarding services.
• InStitchu — Custom, tailored suits, tuxedos, shirts & chinos made to your exact measurements. Book a free fitting at an InStitchu showroom or design your own online.
• CarExpert.com.au — Australia's most reputable and independent motoring experts bring you the latest car reviews, comparisons, news and auto content.

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• Klearly — Klearly is software that enables sales, marketing and customer success teams to use first-party data to more predictably generate revenue and drive growth.
• Inspecity — As we confront novel challenges on our planet, InspeCity develops groundbreaking tools to support satellite systems, essential for communication, navigation, and security, guaranteeing their long-term prosperity.
• Klearly — The go-to payment solution for hospitality businesses

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• Qashio — Qashio is a spend management platform that allows people to monitor costs, make payments with app credit cards, and handle payables. Founded in 2021 and is based in Dubai.
• Holo — Mortgage advice, property experts and technology all in one place. Everything you need to buy a home. Free.
• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.

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• Sophiie — Sophiie is an AI receptionist and office management platform designed for trades and service businesses. It handles phone calls, customer inquiries, job bookings, scheduling, quotes, invoices, payment reminders, follow-ups, and customer records. The platform integrates with tools such as ServiceM8, Xero, QuickBooks, and Google Calendar and supportsbusinesses including electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, builders, painters, landscapers, and cleaners.
• Elita — Store your dog's stem cells with Elita. One-time opportunity to protect their future health and avoid costly surgeries later in life.
• Swan AI — Turn any GTM idea into an agentic workflow in seconds. Swan builds AI agents for outbound, intent signals, meeting prep & pipeline health. No code required

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• FloodMapp — Enhance operational efficiency, lead time, situational awareness and decision making using FloodMapp rapid flood mapping software.

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• Latii — Latii is a producer and supplier of building materials. They provide products that include windows and doors, structural steel, metal, casting, and fastening. They offer services for the construction industry.
• Steadily — Property and liability insurance for rental property owners and investors. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. Competitive prices nationwide. Quotes online in minutes.
• Lumion — Connecting students and schools to the future of fair education payments through income-based payment plans, zero-interest payment plans, hybrids, and more innovative tuition solutions.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.

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• Diraq — Diraq is building quantum computers using modified silicon transistors, the technology best suited to reaching utility scale, where value outweighs cost.
• Mist — Empower international students with Mist: the all-in-one app for managing student life abroad. Simplify tasks, stay connected, and focus on education and personal growth.
• Listing Loop — Thinking about buying a property to live in or an investment property? Aussie Homes lets you view property insights and trends, access suburb, state and LGA profiles to help you make informed property and investment decisions.

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• Convelio — Convelio is a global logistics startup specialized in bulky, fragile and high-value items.
• Parametrix — Parametrix cloud insurance protects companies against any loss due to cloud outages. A simple, essential add-on to any cyber program.
• Sherpa.ai — Secure AI. Private Data. Sovereign Intelligence. Sherpa.ai platform enables secure distributed AI deployments across enterprises, governments, and regulat

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• Accord — Accord turns millions of conversations into structured, actionable insights for game teams.
• ReFresh — ReFresh is the psychosocial operating system that gives safety and people leaders their time back. Risk intelligence, safety orchestration, and governance evidence in one OS.
• Auric Essentials — Auric - The Power of Scent. Revolutionise your well-being with Auric. Discover our state-of-the-art AI-powered AromaSphere diffuser and app, designed to personalise your aromatherapy experience.

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• AgileRL — AgileRL is revolutionising machine learning with RLOps: MLOps for reinforcement learning. Develop faster and achieve greater performance with the best RL tools.
• Bild — Bild enables faster and more confident design reviews so engineering teams can deliver products to market faster and with more confidence. Get access today!
• Multitude Insights — We provide law enforcement and public safety agencies with unstructured data analysis and collaboration to better serve their communities. Cambridge, MA.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.

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• Driverli — A marketplace to keep young drivers safe on the road

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• Indi — indi is an assistant for your child's care journey; supporting advocacy, mental health & uniting the village of care.
• Ovum — Meet Ovum, the intelligent health journal mobile app designed for womankind.
• Clean Slate Clinic — Clean Slate Clinic is a telehealth company that provides alcohol detox program who are struggling with alcohol.

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• frntlne — frntlne is the micro-learning app that helps retail, hospitality and pharmacy staff engage customers and sell with confidence. Get frntlne today!
• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.
• Dokotela — Dokotela is a healthcare company that specializes in mental health, psychiatry, group therapy and psychology.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.

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• upcover — upcover is Australia's award winning Online business insurance provider for All type of business owners, startups, consultants, freelancers and gig economy workers in Australia. Get a quote online today.
• EncompaaS — EncompaaS is a rapidly emerging SaaS compliance platform that delivers intelligent, automated information governance across on-premises and cloud content repositories and cloud application services.
• GlamCorner — Australia's favourite designer dress hire service. Rent dresses online from the largest designer rental wardrobe in Australia. Hire a dress from only $39!

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• Tandems — Tandems enhances the way financial advice is delivered by equipping advisors, bankers, and agents with data-driven insights and personalized recommendations. Tandems focuses on improving institutional operations through automation and intelligent decision-support tools that streamline workflows and client engagement. The company’s technology isdesigned to augment human expertise, allowing financial professionals to allocate more time to strategic guidance and relationship building.
• Mana Battery — sodium battery electrolyte platform and high-energy cell designs
• Nous Research — Nous Research is a pioneer in open AI training and research. We created Hermes Agent, the most widely used open source agent harness in the world. We are on a mission to create and proliferate open access to intelligence.

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• Keeyu — keeyu. is a B2B SaaS platform that continuously monitors e-commerce transactions from payment to delivery. Should any issue emerge, our system immediately notifies the customer service team, enabling proactive issue resolution before it impacts the customer, saving them from opening a support ticket. The result is an enhanced post-purchaseexperience, ensuring sales retention and reducing customer complaints.Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is dedicated to empowering businesses to deliver exceptional post-purchase experiences.
• iiShield — iiShield aims to improve patient outcomes and surgeon training in transplant surgery by providing effective organ heat protection.
• Mary Technology — Generate detailed chronologies from documents in minutes with Mary Technology. Achieve 90%+ time reduction and ensure 99%+ accuracy. Try for free.

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• Indi — indi keeps every observation, document and reminder about your child organised in one place, ready to share with the clinicians and family supporting them.
• Ovum — Meet Ovum, the intelligent health journal mobile app designed for womankind.
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• HUNTY — HUNTY is a platform that help people find jobs by connecting them with world class mentors who prepare them for the job search process. And people only pay when they get hired.
• Causa Prima — Causa Prima develops software to help finance teams handle both sides of every transaction on one network. The company's AI agents handle invoicing, disputes, and discounts on behalf of clients. It provides a network for the financial operations of businesses.
• Goodweek — The AI management platform that gives partners and businesses one secure place for every AI model.

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• Go1 — Simplify employee training with one subscription that delivers essential learning from 250+ providers, integrated seamlessly into your HR tech stack.
• Picap — Picap is a Colombian ride-hailing service provider that connects people who require a means of transportation and people with motorcycles or cars who want to share their vehicle and earn additional income in the process. Founded in 2016, Picap operates in 13 cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Bucaramanga, Neiva, Villavicencio, Cartagena, Popayán,and Ibagué.
• Cafe X Technologies — Cafe X Technologies is focused on increasing productivity in the service industry through automation. Cafe X Technologies is a privately backed company with funding from Khosla Ventures, Social Capital, Jason Calacanis, Felicis Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, and The Thiel Foundation.

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• AI-NC — Platform to connect engineers and manufacturers, and provide them with the right tools to streamline the process.
• Catalyser — Catalyser is customizable cloud software for better employee giving. It specializes in managing and growing employee giving in the workplace by volunteering, fundraising, payroll giving, appeals, and pro bono. the company involves in increasing employee engagement and social responsibility.
• Kite Magnetics — Electric motors enabling electric aircraft of all sizes to fly further, carry more and emit less. The future of aviation is electric.