Rampersand

What is Rampersand?

Rampersand is a venture capital firm focused on supporting Australian and New Zealand founders who are leveraging technology and data to create a competitive advantage. Their core interest is in early-stage startups that have at least a product in the market, though revenue is not a requisite.

They take pride in being often the first to believe and invest in a company's potential. A substantial portion of their portfolio gains successive funding rounds reflecting Rampersand's aptitude for identifying strong startup potential.

Notably, a third have reached Series A funding led by prominent worldwide VC funds. They present themselves as a hands-on investor, promising value through either direct investment or meaningful connections within the industry.

Their investment range lies between AUD 100,000 and AUD 1,000,000, focusing specifically on Seed to Early Stage ventures. Engaging with the community is a priority for Rampersand, and they encourage even those with the nascent kernels of an idea to reach out for support, advice, or funding opportunities.

Their team's approach emphasizes making venture capital as accessible as possible, welcoming diverse founders and perspectives.

As part of their industry leadership, they aspire to shape the VC landscape in Australia and New Zealand by not just funding but actively contributing to the success of the startups they back, evidenced by their prominent press appearances and their contribution to discussions on market trends, potential regulatory impacts on startups and the technology sector at large.

What they say:

We invest in Australian & Kiwi Founders building companies that generate a competitive advantage through technology and data, with a product in market (not necessarily revenue)