Seeding Technology Ventures

We invest in researchers, technologies and businesses that will

change the world for the better.

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Leading Research Organisations

61 Start-Ups

Investee Companies

730+

Employed

By Investees

$735

Million

Co-investment & Grants

10 Exits

Start-ups Sold

We invest in innovative technologies.

We are a unique commercialisation fund helping researchers from our partner research organisations turn their ideas into products and services. We support innovations that solve market problems and create a positive impact for our community. Uniseed invests over a broad range of technology sectors and has exited ten investments, to date.

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How we help

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Seed capital investment

We invest in your innovation to help you progress and de-risk from both a technical and commercial perspective.

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Expert guidance

We believe in supporting your progress through collaboration and mentoring.

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Network access

You will have the ability to access Uniseed’s network of industry experts, co-investors and start-up experts.

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Commercialisation

We help you build your strategy, manage your intellectual property and identify commercial partners.

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Rewards & recognition

Boost career profile, publications, conferences, patent publications and increase your visibility.

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Make an impact

Impact our community by solving market problems through your innovation.

Our Process ›

Step 1: Make Contact

Get in contact through your commercialisation office or directly with us. Initial meetings and discussions will start with an Investment Manager. Tell us about your innovative opportunity and we will assist in identifying the most appropriate pathway forward.

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Step 2: Pitch to Us

Promising eligible opportunities will have the opportunity to pitch to the Uniseed Investment Committees (which convenes monthly) and receive feedback.

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Step 3: Due Diligence & Negotiation

Uniseed conducts detailed due diligence on your opportunity which may include further presentation(s) to our investment committee. We syndicate promising deals with your co-investors (as required)

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Step 4: Investment & Growth

Investment capital is provided. Uniseed provides expert guidance and access to networks. We also help to develop, grow and scale your innovation.

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Step 5: Impact & Exit

Generate impact through your innovation. Receive awards and recognition. Exit and achieve a return for shareholders.

Portfolio

What fundamentals are crucial when assesing a startup? – Investment Manager Natasha Rawlings

Natasha Rawlings, the Uniseed Investment Manager for Sydney, sat down with Sidney Macdessi of CRIISP Media to discuss what researchers and founders can do to make the most of an initial conversation with an investor, and how talking to potential customers is your...

2021 Prize for New Innovators – Associate Professor Michael Bowen

Co-founder of Uniseed investee Kinoxis, Associate Professor Michael Bowen has been awarded the Prime Minister's Prize for New Innovators for his discovery and development of KNX100, a novel molecule that is being commercialised to treat addiction and...

Liquid metal proven to be cheap and efficient CO2 converter

Uniseed investee LM+, as part of a global collaboration led by researchers from UNSW, has shown how liquid gallium can be used to help achieve the important goal of net zero carbon emissions. Engineers from UNSW have helped to discover a cheap new way to...