Carthona Capital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

January, 2014

AUM

$360 M

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Asia Europe North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 12 August, 2026

Profile

Carthona Capital is a venture capital firm based in Sydney, Australia, founded in 2014 by a group of like-minded investors. The firm has transitioned from a deal-by-deal investment approach to a more traditional venture capital fund structure. Carthona Capital is known for its hands-on and thematic investment strategy, focusing on early-stage investments and supporting companies through multiple funding rounds.

The firm primarily invests in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages, with a strong follow-on strategy as businesses mature. Carthona Capital manages approximately $360 million across its funds, with investments from institutional, family office, and high-net-worth investors. The firm invests globally, with a focus on sectors such as fintech, enterprise software, and AI.

Notable portfolio companies include Abra - cryptocurrency platform, Air Trading - financial services, Ajust - business productivity software, BuildPass - construction tech, and Driva - financial services platform. Carthona Capital's thematic approach and proactive involvement have helped it build a diverse portfolio across various industries.

Industry

SaaS Consumer Products HealthTech Internet of Things (IoT) AI E-commerce/Marketplace Fintech Healthcare Services Security Software Transportation Real Estate Blockchain/Crypto

Carthona Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Carthona Capital Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Transportation Software Security Real Estate Healthcare Services Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Blockchain/Crypto AI Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech	Seed Pre-seed Series A	Asia Europe North America Australia and others	$10-50 m	$360 M	September 2026

Contacts

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Dave Gardiner Venture Partner

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Jonathan Chow Principal

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FAQs about Carthona Capital

Is Carthona Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Carthona Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Carthona Capital located?

Carthona Capital is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

When was Carthona Capital founded?

Carthona Capital was founded in 2014.

What sectors and industries does Carthona Capital invest in?

Carthona Capital invests in companies and startups in SaaS, Consumer Products, HealthTech, Internet of Things (IoT), AI, E-commerce/Marketplace, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Security, Software, Transportation, Real Estate, Blockchain/Crypto.

What is Carthona Capital geographical focus of investments?

Carthona Capital invests in companies and startups in Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Carthona Capital typically invest in?

Carthona Capital invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Carthona Capital investment?

Carthona Capital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Carthona Capital?

Carthona Capital has around $360m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Carthona Capital?

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