Upstart Investments
Overview
Upstart Investments is an Australian angel investment firm based in Fremantle, Western Australia. Founded in 2015 by Rob Nathan, the firm focuses on supporting early-stage startups across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and financial services. Over the past decade, Upstart has invested in over 30 startups, building a network of more than 100 angel investors through its investment syndicates. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes providing seed capital and intensive mentorship to emerging companies. Upstart's syndicates, such as the Curtin Angel Syndicate developed in partnership with Curtin University and the Plus Eight Syndicate developed in partnership with Spacecubed, offer investors access to curated, deal-by-deal investment opportunities in startups coming through these founder programs. These initiatives aim to close the funding gap at the pre-seed and seed stages, fostering the growth of early-stage startups in Western Australia. Upstart Investments continues to support Western Australia's startup ecosystem through mentoring, investing, advising, and championing early-stage technology companies. The firm's commitment to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship contributes to the development of a vibrant and active startup community in the region.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage technology companies
- Innovative business models
- Scalable growth potential
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Upstart Investments invest in?
Upstart Investments invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Real Estate and Media, and is based in Fremantle, Australia. Upstart Investments is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Upstart Investments invest at?
Upstart Investments backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 50K - 100K.
Which regions does Upstart Investments invest in?
Upstart Investments invests across Australia.
Who are the partners at Upstart Investments?
Team members listed for Upstart Investments include Rob Nathan (Founder and Managing Director).
What companies has Upstart Investments invested in?
Upstart Investments's portfolio includes Omni Biotech, Paperly, Fremantle, Grow Impact, Indrus, Seaweed, SoulScope and UpWaste Australia.
How do I contact Upstart Investments?
Upstart Investments'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
