SecondQuarter Ventures
Overview
SecondQuarter Ventures is a Sydney-based venture capital firm specializing in providing liquidity solutions for shareholders of high-growth Australian and New Zealand startups post-Series A funding. The firm focuses on facilitating secondary transactions, allowing early investors, employees, and founders to realize returns while supporting the ongoing growth of innovative businesses. By acting as a secondary buyer, SecondQuarter Ventures helps transition ownership stakes in rapidly growing, venture-backed companies with valuations of at least A$75 million. Established in 2019, SecondQuarter Ventures has been instrumental in the development of Australia's venture capital secondary market. The firm has raised two funds to date: SecondQuarter Ventures Fund I, which closed at A$51 million in March 2021, and SecondQuarter Ventures Fund II, which closed at A$100 million in November 2022. These funds have enabled the firm to invest in a diverse portfolio of technology companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, fintech, SaaS, artificial intelligence, data analytics, real estate, healthcare, consumer goods, media, education, logistics, energy, agriculture, and transportation. The firm's investment strategy is centered on providing liquidity to shareholders of high-growth companies, thereby facilitating the transition of ownership stakes and supporting the ongoing growth of innovative businesses. SecondQuarter Ventures has been involved in several notable transactions, including investments in Rokt, InDebted, and Pendula. By focusing on the secondary market, the firm addresses the unique challenges faced by early investors and employees seeking liquidity, contributing to the maturation and expansion of the venture capital ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand.
Investment Focus
- High-growth technology companies with valuations of at least A$75 million
- Companies with a clear connection to Australia or New Zealand
- Venture-backed companies seeking liquidity solutions for shareholders, employees, or founders
Portfolio Companies
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Frequently asked questions about SecondQuarter Ventures
What sectors does SecondQuarter Ventures invest in?
SecondQuarter Ventures invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Real Estate and Media, and is based in Sydney, Australia. SecondQuarter Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does SecondQuarter Ventures invest at?
SecondQuarter Ventures backs companies at Growth, writing cheques of 10M - 50M.
Which regions does SecondQuarter Ventures invest in?
SecondQuarter Ventures invests across Australia and New Zealand.
Who are the partners at SecondQuarter Ventures?
Team members listed for SecondQuarter Ventures include Ian Beatty (Cofounder & Managing Partner) and Zoe Champtaloup (Head of Operations).
What companies has SecondQuarter Ventures invested in?
SecondQuarter Ventures's portfolio includes Pendula, Rokt and InDebted.
How do I contact SecondQuarter Ventures?
SecondQuarter Ventures's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
