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

55 Startup

Investee Companies

+500 People

Employed by Investees

$640 Million

Co-investment and grants

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Exits

Exited Startups

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 eight 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

Uniseed CEO’s feedback on the ESIC scheme

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Dr Leanna Read appointed as independent Board member

MEDIA RELEASE Dr Leanna Read appointed as independent Board member SYDNEY, AU – June 11, 2019 – Australia’s longest running early stage commercialisation fund, Uniseed is pleased to announce the appointment of South Australia’s first female Chief Scientist, Dr...

Uniseed invests in loT start-up Morse Micro

28 May 2019: Australian semiconductor IoT start-up, Morse Micro, has secured $23.8 million in Series A funding to take its ultra-low power Wi-Fi HaLow chip to mass production. Uniseed invested alongside Ray Stata, Main Sequence Ventures, Skip Capital, Blackbird...