Looking to invest in early-stage startups?
We lead the industry in identifying great startup potential, being the first VC in 2/3 of our portfolio. Over 50% have secured follow-on funding, and 1/3 have achieved 2-3x markups in Series A led by top-tier VCs.
Why consider investing in early-stage startups?
You care about societal advancement and future prosperity:
Putting your money into early-stage startups is like planting seeds for innovation. Investing in early-stage startups fuels the growth of emerging technologies; an essential spoke in Australia's evolution into a globally recognised knowledge economy.
Long-term returns and tax perks:
Investing in early-stage startups isn't just financially savvy; it can be tax-effective, too. Under an ESVCLP structure, limited partners receive a non-refundable carry-forward tax offset of up to 10% of the value of their eligible contributions.*
Invest early and lead the pack:
You gain exposure to a portfolio of some of Australia and New Zealand’s top tech companies, with the potential to add more capital to the portfolio via follow-on SPV opportunities.
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"The digital ecosystem has given me a great career here in Aus, and I love supporting the next generation of companies that Rampersand uncovers. I appreciate receiving detailed and transparent updates from my Rampersand fund; they highlight how personal and focused their investments are. I especially enjoy attending the connected network events where I can meet the founders and learn how to get involved. Tax-efficient investment is an excellent bonus."
— Rampersand Fund Investor —
Why choose Rampersand VC Fund?
Intelligent, focused and thoughtful investment strategy
We're all about focus. We carefully choose companies to back, going all-in on those we believe in from the start and making every investment count. Our approach is highly selective, thorough, and driven by strong beliefs, underpinned by our proven success in already returning more than 2X on Fund One (with more to come).
We're big on thorough research and solid support, not just throwing darts at a board.
Access to the cream of the crop
As thoughtful investors, we confidently offer our partners consistent access to the best early-stage investment opportunities within a concentrated portfolio (<30 portfolio companies) and disciplined fund sizes (< USD 70M).
When you invest with us, you're in the loop. You'll know our Venture Partners and the brilliant entrepreneurs we partner with, receive regular updates on their progress and gain access to our fabulous networking events. You're part of the team, not just a check signer.
Proven performance over more than a decade
We've been in the game for over ten years and have the wins on the board to show for it. But we're not resting on our laurels; we're gearing up for bigger things. Check out our fourth fund, the Future Tech Fund, below.
We are one of the few funds in Australia that have returned a fund without utilising the nation's most prominent tech unicorn. Our returns speak for themselves—they're based on actual results, not just fancy numbers on paper.
Timing matters - Our VC funding timeline
We focus on key technologies and thematics with the potential for rapid growth and strong unit economics.
The Rampersand Future Tech Fund (Fund 4)
Funding the next wave of Australian tech companies with global impact. Closing in 2024.
The latest Rampersand VC news
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Meet Australia’s Inaugural FORBES 30 UNDER 30 list
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‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge as Trump and Harris duke it out
The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep' 24
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Venture capital fund Rampersand ramps up hunt for next Aussie unicorn
The Age - Sep' 24
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Culture Amp co-founder Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand
Capital Brief - Sep' 24
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Opinion: Proposed M&A shake-up threatens more than monopolies
SmartCompany - Aug' 24
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Will new merger rules lead to an 'oligopolies outbreak'?
ABC - Jul' 24
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Opinion: AI rockets are taking off, but can they land?
Smart Company - Jul' 24
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Glimmers of hope for startups with capital raises in 2024 up 30%
Smart Company - Jun ‘24
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Unrealised Gains
Capital Brief - May' 24
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Rampersand appoints two new partners ahead of 'golden decade' for VC
Capital Brief - Apr ‘24
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Tech unicorns vanish as start-up funding plummets, but investors hopeful
Sydney Morning Herald - Feb ‘24
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Million-dollar slideshow: Investors reveal the best pitch decks they’ve seen and why they grabbed attention
The Australian Business Review - May ‘23
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![Rampersand, run by Paul Naphtali, last year secured more than $40 million for its next fund including from the billionaire Smorgon family and has been deploying the money.]()
The fog of fear lifting as venture capital splashes $810m in three months
AFR - Jul'23
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Startup Daily TV: VC investors from Square Peg, Rampersand, Giant Leap & EVP share their insights on the state of Australian startup funding
Startup Daily - Feb '23
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Rampersand’s Paul Naphtali reviews 2022 and what lies ahead
Startup Daily - Jan ‘23
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'We've got a lot of work to do': Venture capital makes diversity push
Sydney Morning Herald - Dec ‘20
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![Hugh Williams has led engineering at some of the world's most successful tech companies and is now back home in Australia looking for the next generation of start-up stars.]()
The Aussie who led Google Maps returns to help local start-ups
AFR - June' 19
VC Funding in Australia FAQs
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A: Investing in this Fund is limited to Sophisticated Investors, as defined by The Australian Taxation Office.
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A: The Future Tech Fund is currently open to investors but will close soon
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A: We offer additional opportunities through SPVs to invest in the highest-performing, highest-outlook companies in the portfolio where they have matured beyond our mandate.
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A: Our connected network of Founders and LPs is set up to provide direct advice and growth opportunities. We curate regular community events to offer a unique chance to network and mingle with Founders and Investors.
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A: We partner with Australia’s leading anti-money laundering software solution, ‘First AML,’ to apply best practices and ensure a smooth process for our investors.
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A: Email hello@rampersand.com. We read and respond to every single email.
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A: We publish investor notes, portfolio news, and event announcements and share a regular newsletter on our Substack feed. You can subscribe for free here.
Are you looking to invest in early-stage startups?
Please get in touch with us to discuss joining the Rampersand VC fund as an early-stage startup investor.
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Our doors (or inboxes) are open! We aim to be as accessible as possible to all Founders with great ideas from all walks of life. Even if it's just a kernel of an idea, please don't think it's too early to reach out.