Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | VC |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • FinTech (& Financials services) • A.I. (& Big Data) |
Stages | Early |
Investing | Australia • China |
Investment Range | $500,000 - $25,720,000 |
Sapien Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in IT, fintech, AI, big data, and software-driven tech companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the firm seeks out companies that demonstrate potential for significant growth and market impact. Sapien Ventures has a particular interest in companies operating in the areas of technology, media, and telecommunication (TMT), financial services, and other innovative technology sectors. They aim to identify, evaluate, and invest in companies that have the potential to become leading unicorns, which are privately held startup companies valued at over $1 billion. The investment fund has a minimum investment threshold of $500,000 and a maximum investment limit of $25,720,000. Their investment ethos includes the belief that significant achievements can arise from modest beginnings, and they emphasize the importance of nurturing strong relationships and deploying resources effectively to support the growth and success of their portfolio companies. Sapien Ventures also shows an interest in contributing to the community and emphasizes the use of digital solutions, such as blockchain, to make government services more efficient. The fund's specialties lie in targeting early-stage ventures and emerging companies that can benefit from the fund's expertise, network, and financial support to scale their operations and accelerate growth.