Top 40 Life Science Startup Investors in Australia (October 2026)

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• Twin1 AI — Twin1 is a privacy-first platform that gives every professional an AI-powered digital twin to scale their expertise.
• Skopos Bio — Skopos Bio is an Australian biotechnology company developing targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer treatment.
• Kronus — Kronus compiles engineering intent into software, tests, and assurance evidence; traceably and deterministically.

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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.
• Andromeda Robotics — At Andromeda, our personalised robot companions are helping Australian aged care teams bring joy and connection to residents to improve wellbeing.
• Gilmour Space Technologies — Gilmour Space is a rocket company in Australia that is developing and launching low-cost small satellite launch vehicles. All orbits, all planets: https://www.gspacetech.com

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• OSPRI — OSPRI is updating the infectious illness testing plan. Established by the combination of Community Direct DX, Scienetix, and the R&D section of Advanta Genetics, OSPRI is among the first molecular testing platforms in the world to be entirely vertically integrated.
• BigHat Biosciences — We use machine learning and synthetic biology to design and engineer antibody therapeutics.
• Enveda Biosciences — Enveda exists to give hope to millions of people around the world by accelerating the discovery of better medicines.

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• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.

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• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.

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• Fremantle Seaweed — Fremantle Seaweed is committed to combating climate change by growing Asparagopsis along with a variety of other local seaweeds ocean grown in local Western Australia waters.

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• Eudaemon Technologies — The first hydrogel condom. A revolution in intimacy.

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• Mucpharm — Clinical stage bio-pharma company focused on the treatment of mucin-containing and secreting cancers. Bromelain and acetylcysteine, BromAc™, is a patented combination drug developed by our team for mucinous cancers, where the drug affects glycosidic linkages and disulphide bonds in glycoproteins including mucinous tumours. Bromelain is an enzymeextracted from pineapple stem or fruit (ananas comosus) and it is made up of a number of enzymes (proteases, carbohydrases, phosphatases, peroxidases, etc.) that gives it unique enzymatic properties for the hydrolysis of glycosidic bonds in complex carbohydrates. As a therapeutic molecule, it is currently used as a mucolytic in combination with acetylcysteine with anticancer properties for the treatment of mucinous tumours. It combines synergistically with a variety of anticancer drugs.

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• Paxos — Paxos builds regulated blockchain and digital asset solutions for global leaders in financial services. Designed for enterprises.
• Cynamics — Next-generation NDR solution for threat prediction and response.
• NewStand — New Stand is a rapidly expanding convenience and engagement platform that blends physical touchpoints with digital perks and location-based media to be consistently helpful and engaging in people’s lives.

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• Emanda — Thinking about selling your business in Australia? Emanda guides you through every step: business valuation, health check, corporate compliance, and sale process. Start with a business valuation.
• 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.
• 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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• Skopos Bio — Skopos Bio is an Australian biotechnology company developing targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer treatment.
• HistoSonics — HistoSonics provides the Edison Platform, which uses advanced imaging and proprietary sensing technology to deliver non-invasive, personalized treatments with precision and control, and uses the science of histotripsy and focused sound energy to generate pressures to liquify and completely destroy targeted tissues at sub-cellular levels.
• Chai Discovery — Building frontier artificial intelligence to predict and reprogram the interactions between biochemical molecules.

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• Mkind — Mkind builds intelligent robots for high-mix manufacturing, developing advanced automation solutions that can adapt to diverse production requirements, improve operational efficiency, and support manufacturers in handling complex, low-volume, and frequently changing product lines.
• Reverion — Reverion develops reversible and carbon-negative power plants using patented biogas technology for renewable energy.
• Orbem — Transform biological imaging with AI-powered MRI technology. Non-invasive solutions for poultry, fruits, nuts, and health. Building a sustainable future.

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• Ena Respiratory — Ena Respiratory is a biotechnology company seeking to transform the treatment and prevention of respiratory infections and the effectiveness of vaccines.Ena Respiratory novel, synthetic Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) receptor agonists have been shown to activate the innate immune system in the respiratory tract and prevent viral and bacterialdissemination to the lungs.
• Lumonus — Lumonous is a healthcare company that offers Radiation Oncology, Radiation Therapy, and Cancer treatment technology-enabled services.
• OncoRes Medical — OncoRes Medical develops an imaging technology to provide intraoperative information available to surgeons to assist with the identification of tumor and healthy tissue.OncoRes Medical is an early-stage medical device company located in Perth, Western Australia and is developing the patent-protected technology in collaboration with leadingresearchers at the University of Western Australia and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and breast cancer surgeons at the Western Australian public health system.With funding provided by the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF), OncoRes Medical aims to develop the technology for use in clinical applications that require the real-time assessment of tissue microstructure.

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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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• Digestiva — We amplifye Protein.
• EvodiaBio — EvodiaBio is a bio-industrial firm that creates natural, sustainable scents for the food and beverage industries. Founded in 2021 and is based in Copenhagen, Capital Region.
• Number 8 bio — Number 8 Bio is a scientist-led start-up in Sydney that makes scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for livestock. We have a unique approach to managing rumen energy flows and animal productivity when methane is decreased, and we aim to give farmers a healthy ROI when using the additives.

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• Solea — Solea is the AI CSR that helps with booking, routing, and logging home service jobs in real time.
• Valar Atomics — Valar Atomics is scaling nuclear energy for heavy industrial power and clean hydrocarbon fuel production.
• Cognition — Cognition develops artificial intelligence systems for software engineering and code automation. The company operates Devin, an AI software engineer that plans, writes, tests, debugs, and deploys code through integrated development workflows. Its platform works with existing development tools and codebases to support engineering tasks acrossapplication development, maintenance, and issue resolution. Cognition also provides tools that assist teams with system design, technical workflows, and collaborative coding processes. The company focuses on AI agents that automate repetitive engineering work while supporting software teams in managing complex development tasks.

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• Archeda — Archeda is an IT firm that analysis of natural environments using remote sensing data.
• Creattura — Creatura assists companies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by generating and distributing carbon credits and promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources.
• Number 8 bio — Number 8 Bio is a scientist-led start-up in Sydney that makes scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for livestock. We have a unique approach to managing rumen energy flows and animal productivity when methane is decreased, and we aim to give farmers a healthy ROI when using the additives.

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• Hnry — Hnry automatically pays and files all taxes for contractors, freelancers, and sole traders, so they never have to think about tax again.
• Vessev — Electric hydrofoiling vessels built for commercial use. Quiet, efficient, and better for the world.
• First Table — Book the first table of the night and you'll get 50% off the food bill for two to four people!

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• DeteQt — Semiconductor chip-based quantum magnetic field sensors using diamond - navigation, mining, medical imaging
• R2Crete — R2Crete is an engineering startup developing a process to recycle waste concrete into supplementary cementitious material (SCM) and high-quality aggregates for new concrete production. As cement is the most emissions-intensive component of concrete production, every tonne replaced by SCM directly reduces carbon impact. R2Crete's eco-friendly supplementary cementitious material (SCM) and aggregates are high performance, cost-competitive and can provide significant environmental benefits.
• Facet Amtech — Facet Amtech develops and produces ammonia from water and air.

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• Getmee — Getmee AI delivers hyper-personalised coaching for interview readiness, communication skills, and job placement, trusted by 50,000+ users across 15+ countries. Book a demo today.
• BioScout — Welcome to BioScout, your partner in revolutionizing the agriculture industry with cutting-edge automated disease detection technology for crop growers and viticulture.
• Hearables 3D — Scale your custom-fit volumes and solve dental lab technician shortage with AI and automation solutions.

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• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.
• EstateXchange — Simplest way to settle deceased estates securely. Save time with estates administration. For lawyers, banks & more. Deliver faster outcomes for all.

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• Mozart Therapeutics — The company intended to focus on developing novel immune engagers.
• Quanta Therapeutics — Quanta is a biotechnology company uncovering novel cancer therapeutic candidates using allosteric modulation to target driver oncogenes. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, CA.
• DISCO Pharmaceuticals — DISCO Pharmaceuticals is a firm that specializes in large-scale surfaceome unlocking of cancer cells.

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• Cloverleaf Bio — Cloverleaf Bio | Developing a new class of RNA therapeutics to revolutionize cancer therapy.
• Endlyz Therapeutics — ndLyz Therapeutics, Inc. is developing disease-modifying therapeutics which restore endo-lysosomal function and abrogate neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other dementias.
• DISCO Pharmaceuticals — DISCO Pharmaceuticals is a firm that specializes in large-scale surfaceome unlocking of cancer cells.

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• US Fertility — US Fertility brings together the brightest minds in reproductive medicine to achieve the highest clinical standards and pregnancy rates in the country. Discover excellence in fertility care today.
• One Physics — Apex Physics Partners serves medical centers and physics practices by offering therapy and diagnostic services and support for medical physics practices.
• Action Behavior Centers — Action Behavior Centers is a center-based provider of ABA therapy for children on the moderate to severe end of the autism spectrum.

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• BioScout — Welcome to BioScout, your partner in revolutionizing the agriculture industry with cutting-edge automated disease detection technology for crop growers and viticulture.
• Ferronova — Ferronova is a medical device company that offers imaging and surgery products.
• Morse Micro — Morse Micro's Wi-Fi HaLow combines long-range, strong signal penetration, low power, and high throughput in one wireless protocol, delivering connectivity to more devices, at distance, with greater reliability.

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• Number 8 bio — Number 8 Bio is a scientist-led start-up in Sydney that makes scalable and affordable enteric methane mitigation feed additives for livestock. We have a unique approach to managing rumen energy flows and animal productivity when methane is decreased, and we aim to give farmers a healthy ROI when using the additives.

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• Sparkle Grooming Co. — Sparkle is a national wellness-focused dog grooming franchise and pioneer of Quick Service Pet Care (QSPC), a modern approach to routine pet care that combines membership-based services, technology-enabled operations, and a premium salon experience. The company provides recurring grooming and wellness services designed to keep dogs clean, healthy,and happy while helping franchise partners build scalable pet care businesses across the country.
• Enveda Biosciences — Enveda exists to give hope to millions of people around the world by accelerating the discovery of better medicines.
• Matchpoint Therapeutics — Matchpoint aims to discover and develop precision small molecules that harness the power of covalency to bring new possibilities to the treatment of serious immune disease and cancer.

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• me&u — me&u is an online ordering and payment application designed to order meals. They provide communication technology to order and pay through mobile phones at restaurants. Their process of ordering with waiters and splitting bills that enable users to order their food and pay bills through a digital payment platform.
• Truescope — Make better informed communications decisions with Truescope. Harnessing millions of media posts every day to deliver you real-time information that influences your business strategy.
• Vertero — Axial Therapeutics is a biotechnology company fundamentally changing the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders by harnessing groundbreaking science in the microbiome-gut-brain axis.

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• MycRx — MecRx is a drug development company that works on new treatments for cancer and novel mechanism of action antibiotics. Using proprietary “hit identification” technology, MecRx is developing inhibitors of cMyc, a protein that is deregulated in over 50% of all human cancers. MecRx draws on the expertise of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and CSIROand is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.MecRx was founded in 2013 by an ex-pharma/biotech team. MecRx is run as a virtual company based in Melbourne, Australia and its shareholders and service providers include the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute and CSIRO. The company secured $5m Series A investment from the MRCF (www.mrcf.com.au) and CSIRO in 2015.
• Currus Biologics — Currus Biologics develops BEAT technology to advance CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumors, aiming to improve treatment outcomes in oncology.
• Azura Ophthalmics — Azura Ophthalmics is a clinical-stage company that develops an innovative portfolio of compounds to advance treatments for MGD, the leading cause of DED. By targeting the root cause of MGD, Azura brings the promise of improved health and well-being to millions of people worldwide who suffer from MGD and other ocular surface diseases where treatmentoptions are currently lacking. Azura is underpinned by an experienced management team with an established track record of successfully developing and commercializing novel treatments for ocular surface diseases. The company headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel with operations in Australia and the U.S.

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• AlleSense — AlleSense has developed a unique and novel solution to label-free imaging, the NanoMslide.
• Mental Jam — We are a games studio dedicated to ​creating impactful experiences that ​explore mental health.
• Deftbiotech — Deftbiotech is a biotech startup developing peptide-based antifungal treatments for nail and skin infections.

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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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• Petfolk — Petfolk's world-class animal hospitals & pet care centers offer virtual, in-person & urgent veterinary care with a pet-parent-focused approach. Learn more!
• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.

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• Fremantle Seaweed — Fremantle Seaweed is committed to combating climate change by growing Asparagopsis along with a variety of other local seaweeds ocean grown in local Western Australia waters.

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• Enrola — Looking for online training courses? Discover the perfect course for you with our easy course advisor quiz. Get individual guidance and apply directly.
• Paperly — Paperly is an mobile app that provides modules for school management system and learning management system.
• Cor — Obi by Cor is the leading voice AI agent for customer onboarding and user activation. It uses voice and on-screen awareness to guide users, share best practices, and answer questions in real time.

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• Revoy — We haul Pacific Northwest freight with our 95% electrified fleet.
• June.ai — Discover June, a digital communication hub that replaces your email experience. June creates a new world for your existing email that gives you more control, interactivity and efficiency.
• June — Transform enterprise system deployment with June. AI-driven implementation for Salesforce, Snowflake, SAP & more. No downtime, faster delivery, full control.

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• LCG Capital Management — LCG Capital Management is a full-service commercial real estate firm providing integrated solutions across the real estate lifecycle.

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• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.

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• Proto Axiom — Early-stage funding to growth capital, we guide scientific breakthroughs from proof-of-concept to commercial success. Our hands-on approach to support Australian research is a first-in-country model.
• NextWork — Building the best online learning experience to switch careers and upskill. Join the waitlist today, we are waiting for you!

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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.
• Plouton AI —

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• LCG Capital Management — LCG Capital Management is a full-service commercial real estate firm providing integrated solutions across the real estate lifecycle.