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Epicorp | ACTivate Capital Fund

vc$16MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$16M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$5.0M

◆ Location

Australia

◆ Portfolio

41 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

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◆ Investment Thesis

Investments will focus on Canberra-based companies in early growth stages, helping them scale, commercialise research, and bring cutting-edge ideas to market while aligned with responsible investment principles.

◆ About Epicorp

ACTivate Capital is Canberra's trusted investment fund with over 20 years of experience helping startups scale and grow. The fund was originally established through Epicorp, a business incubator and fund that operated between 2000 and 2009.

◆ Sectors

AI AgentsClimate TechComputer VisionElectric Vehicles

◆ Stages

seed

◆ Geography Focus

Australia

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Anne-Marie PerretDirectorsenior
Brian SchmidtDirectorsenior
Ian CoxDirectorsenior
James PalmerChief Financial Officer and Directorsenior
Jenny PavenFinance Managermid-level
Ken KroegerFund managerseniorin
Kerrie JacksonChief Operating Officersenior
Michael Cardew-HallGeneral Partner, Board Chair and Investment Committee Membersenior
Murray RankinInvestment Committee Chairsenior
Simon UzcilasInvestment Committee Membersenior
Victor PantanoGeneral Partnersenior

◆ Tracked Investments

◆ Notable Investments

Seeing MachinesInstaclustrWindlabCohda WirelessLocataMediaware InternationalMediaware

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does ACTivate Capital Fund invest in?

ACTivate Capital Fund invests in AI Agents, Climate Tech, Computer Vision and Electric Vehicles at the seed stage.

Which geographies does ACTivate Capital Fund focus on?

ACTivate Capital Fund focuses on Australia, and is headquartered in Australia.

What is ACTivate Capital Fund's typical check size?

ACTivate Capital Fund typically writes checks of $1M to $5M.

Which startups has ACTivate Capital Fund backed?

ACTivate Capital Fund has 1 tracked investment on Fusion42, including Light.