Startmate Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Accelerator/​Incubator

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 3

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 277

  • Portfolio
  • 164

  • Exits
  • 62

Exits

Startmate General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2011, Startmate is an accelerator based in Sydney, Australia. The firm prefers to invest in businesses based in Australia and New Zealand.

Business Details

Year Founded
2011
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Primary Investor Type
Accelerator/Incubator
Other Investor Types
Venture Capital
Corporate Office
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Australia

Startmate Investments (277)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Vertus Energy 27-Jun-2024 Seed Round Energy Production Product Development
Kara Technologies 19-Jun-2024 Communication Software Generating Revenue
Great Wrap 23-May-2024 Other Consumer Durables Generating Revenue
Kite Therapy 08-May-2024 Clinics/Outpatient Services Generating Revenue
Telemattica 02-May-2024 Electronic Equipment and Instruments Generating Revenue
Switchboard 01-May-2024 Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Bygen 15-Apr-2024 Environmental Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
VXT 20-Mar-2024 Communication Software Generating Revenue
Carbonaught 09-Feb-2024 Accelerator/Incubator Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
Keeyu 08-Feb-2024 Accelerator/Incubator Business/Productivity Software Generating Revenue
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Startmate Exits (62)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Nomad Plant 20-Aug-2024 Merger/Acquisition
switchH2 25-Jun-2024
RefLIVE 16-Jun-2024
Bardee 03-Jun-2024
Minke 18-Apr-2024
Passingdoor 06-Apr-2024
MilestonePay 09-Feb-2024
LIGR 01-Dec-2023
SoundSmith 01-Dec-2023 Out of Business
Verve Super 23-Nov-2023 Merger/Acquisition
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Startmate Management, Team & Partners (9)

Name Title Deals Funds Boards Office
Michael Batko Chief Executive Officer Sydney, Australia
Phoebe Pincus Chief Operating Officer Sydney, Australia
Matt Allen Partner Sydney, Australia
Niki Scevak Co-Founder Sydney, Australia
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Startmate FAQs

  • What is Startmate?

    Founded in 2011, Startmate is an accelerator based in Sydney, Australia.

  • When was Startmate founded?

    Startmate was founded in 2011.

  • Who is the founder of Startmate?

    Niki Scevak is the founder of Startmate.

  • Who is the CEO of Startmate?

    Michael Batko is the CEO of Startmate.

  • Where is Startmate headquartered?

    Startmate is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

  • How many investments has Startmate made?

    Startmate has made 277 investments.

  • What has Startmate invested in?

    Startmate has made numerous investments in companies like Vertus Energy, Kara Technologies, and Great Wrap within the Energy Production, Communication Software, and Consumer Durables industries.

  • What has Startmate invested in recently?

    Startmate's latest investment was on 27-Jun-2024 in Vertus Energy, a company within the Energy Production industry.

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