Exhort Ventures
Overview
Exhort Ventures is an early-stage venture capital syndicate based in Australia, focusing primarily on investments in software and technology startups, though it maintains a sector-agnostic approach and considers opportunities across all industries. The syndicate targets investments from the angel to seed stage, with a particular interest in non-capital-intensive, tech-driven businesses. The syndicate's investment strategy emphasizes backing software-first, capital-efficient companies that are transforming industries. This includes AI-native and workflow-embedded software, vertical SaaS, and platforms that modernize industries still reliant on legacy systems. Exhort Ventures seeks founders building in areas where experience matters, aiming to create defensible market positions. Since its inception in 2024, Exhort Ventures has rapidly gained traction, attracting over 400 investors and backing 10 technology companies across Australia and New Zealand. The syndicate has deployed over $1 million into these ventures, demonstrating its commitment to supporting early-stage technology companies with scalable business models.
Investment Focus
- Software-first companies
- Capital-efficient business models
- Tech-driven startups
- Non-capital-intensive ventures
- Founders with industry experience
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Exhort Ventures invest in?
Exhort Ventures invests in Technology, Software, SaaS, AI, Ecommerce and Cyber Security, and is based in New South Wales, Australia. Exhort Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Exhort Ventures invest at?
Exhort Ventures backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 100K - 5M.
Which regions does Exhort Ventures invest in?
Exhort Ventures invests across Australia and New Zealand.
What companies has Exhort Ventures invested in?
Exhort Ventures's portfolio includes AirRobe, Fluency, Heatseeker, Keeyu, PREVE, Apollo Secure, Avertro and Contented AI.
How do I contact Exhort Ventures?
Exhort Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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