Kara Frederick

Overview

Kara Frederick is the Founder and Managing Partner of Tiger Financial Group (TFG), a leading financial services firm dedicated to empowering Australian growth companies to enter global markets. Under her leadership, TFG has been instrumental in significant deals, including the US$1.2 billion NASDAQ listing for Tritium, a global leader in electric vehicle fast-charging technologies, and advisory services for HR tech unicorn Culture Amp. Additionally, TFG invested in Indebted, a prominent fintech company specializing in debt collection services for the buy now, pay later sector. With over a decade of experience on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, including a tenure with Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, Kara brings extensive international investment and capital markets expertise to her role. She is also a Managing Partner in a private capital fund focused on cleantech investments. Her commitment to the future of education and diversity in technology is evident through her leadership roles on the Board of SBE Australia (Springboard Enterprises), her involvement with Princeton University's Alumni Schools Committee, and her mentorship at Startmate, a leading accelerator founded by Blackbird Ventures. Kara is based in Sydney with her young family. Kara's investment strategy emphasizes supporting early-stage companies in the technology and finance sectors, particularly those with innovative solutions in clean energy and fintech. She seeks to identify and nurture high-potential startups that have the capacity to scale internationally. Her approach combines rigorous due diligence with a strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech ecosystem. Through her investments and advisory roles, Kara continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Australian startups on the global stage.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Diverse founding teams

Portfolio Companies