Wildcard Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2021

AUM

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Wildcard Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2021. The firm is closely associated with Tennis Australia and focuses on investing in SportsTech, Health, and Entertainment startups. The team includes seasoned professionals like Todd Deacon, who also serves as a Managing Director at Techstars. Wildcard Ventures differentiates itself by leveraging Tennis Australia's extensive network and resources to support its portfolio companies.

The firm primarily invests in pre-seed to Series A stages, targeting technology-driven startups that address significant global challenges within their focus sectors. They offer strategic advice, market trials, and access to Tennis Australia's platform. Wildcard Ventures is currently investing from its second fund, AO Ventures, and takes a global perspective in its investment strategy.

Notable investments include companies such as Kabata - application software, Samsara Eco - environmental services, me&u - business productivity software, Minute.ly - entertainment software, and SwingVision - entertainment software. These investments highlight Wildcard Ventures' commitment to supporting innovative technology solutions in their focus industries.

Industry

Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech Technology HealthTech

Wildcard Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
AO Ventures Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Media and Entertainment Sports/SportsTech HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed Series A		$0-1 m	—	September 2026

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Lauren Coridas Operations Manager

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Todd Deacon General Partner

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FAQs about Wildcard Ventures

Is Wildcard Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Wildcard Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Wildcard Ventures located?

Wildcard Ventures is located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

When was Wildcard Ventures founded?

Wildcard Ventures was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does Wildcard Ventures invest in?

Wildcard Ventures invests in companies and startups in Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Sports/SportsTech, Technology, HealthTech.

What is Wildcard Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Wildcard Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Wildcard Ventures typically invest in?

Wildcard Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Wildcard Ventures investment?

Wildcard Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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