Rampersand

Profile

Rampersand is a venture capital firm based in Australia, founded in 2013, with a focus on backing ambitious entrepreneurs from the ANZ (Australia and New Zealand) region. They provide support from inception, focusing on AI-native and deep tech startups. The firm is composed of partners Paul, Andrew, and Taryn, who bring diverse expertise and backgrounds to their investment approach. Rampersand is different in that it emphasizes conviction in backing founders before the rest of the market catches on, and they support their portfolio companies deeply and for the long term.

Rampersand invests in a range of sectors including AI, deep tech, climate technology, and life sciences, providing both pre-seed and seed funding. Their investment checks vary from inception to seed stages, and they engage globally, supporting ANZ founders regardless of their current location. As a long-term partner, they actively reserve capital for follow-on investments. Over the years, they have deployed over $100 million across four funds since inception.

Notable investments by Rampersand include companies like Skedulo, which focuses on deskless workforce productivity, JigSpace in spatial computing, PredictHQ for demand intelligence, and Goterra which combines climate tech with robotics. Other significant investments include Parachute, a legal software platform, and Quantum Brilliance, a company working in quantum hardware. Their portfolio reflects a commitment to supporting ventures that are willing to tackle hefty technological challenges.