M8 Ventures

Tech venture investing is mostly about predicting the probability of startups succeeding. You’d expect early-stage tech investors to be reluctant to publicly admit when they’ve been wrong. But 2024 didn’t work out the way we’d expected — for us, or for M8 Ventures. Actually, it’s worked out better than we expected, and in surprising ways. Thanks most of all to the founders we’ve invested in this year: Anna, Balint, Jackson, Josh, Lenin, Mathieu, Michael, Nikki, Paloma, Roland, Sam, Sara, Sean, Thiru, Tony and Vishnu. You have so many achievements yet to come. We see you, and we believe in you. Read more on how and why we made the investments we did in 2024 and hear from from some of our portfolio founders: https://lnkd.in/gquBRbFf

The M8 Ventures angel syndicate has completed an investment in BindiMaps - a later-stage company compared to most of our portfolio. But it recently hit a game-changing milestone. Their development team built a couple of world-first algorithms that enable the platform to navigate large and complex spaces with hyperlocal precision — accurate to 30cm—without using Bluetooth beacons, which require installation and replacement after a few years. And it’s not just about pinpoint accuracy; the tech handles 3D environments with ease. Whether you’re in a multi-storey venue, an elevator, or on an escalator, BindiMaps understands exactly where you are. This breakthrough has earned the attention of major organisations worldwide, many of which have adopted BindiMaps as their go-to navigation solution after extensive searches for the best technology on the market. A strong dev team delivering a truly world-class product? That’s the kind of combination that makes us say yes. We‘re excited to support Anna, Tony, and the BindiMaps team as they make more of the built environment navigable and accessible.

🎉 Extraordinary achievement! Our portfolio company Hola has been named WA’s #1 fastest-growing tech company and #5 across Australia at the Deloitte 2024 Tech Fast 50 Awards. We couldn't be prouder to support their mission of democratising healthcare access for all. This remarkable milestone reflects their innovative approach and unwavering commitment to improving lives. Here's to transforming healthcare, one breakthrough at a time! 🚀

Stoked to announce we’ve invested in the future of food and beverage distribution, backing Preplocal alongside the angel investors of the M8 Syndicate. https://lnkd.in/g3875XNV

Registernow for “Can a decision diary improve your angel investing?” with Oliver Bazzani and Alan Jones, tomorrow 12:30pm on the zooms. Free: https://lu.ma/kwgabgh8

We have over 100 members in our LP network at M8 Ventures, I would REALLY love to see more women join us. DM me for a link to chat with me or take a look at our syndicate here: https://lnkd.in/g7D3umcm

Our first M8 Syndicate deal - AUD150k for next-generation neuroscience startup Psylo - was completed in just seven calendar days. What a great way to launch an angel investor syndicate! We were excited to invest in Psylo, which we knew as a star performer in the Startmate accelerator program and which has since been backed by a few of the most-respected names in angel and VC investing. We're working on the due diligence process for our second deal now and should be launching it live on the Aussie Angels platform soon. We charge no fee to join our syndicate, we keep the minimum investment super-low, and there's no obligation to invest in any of the deals we bring to the syndicate. To invest with us you'll need to qualify as a sophisticated/wholesale investor but please reach out if you need more info on how that works. https://lnkd.in/gB8zimZm

For those curious that haven't joined the M8 Ventures syndicate yet, it's free to join us and we'd love to have you on board. We are currently finalising our third deal of the year, our first on Aussie Angels. If you want more info DM me and I'll schedule a call with you. Otherwise you can join us here: https://lnkd.in/g7D3umcm

Thanks for joining Emily Rich and Alan Jones for a fireside chat about our new M8 Syndicate with Aussie Angels' Cheryl Mack today. It was great to talk about zero-dickheads, investing in startups building a better world, and how we aim to help our startups set and achieve better diversity goals. More info: https://lnkd.in/gB8zimZm

We've worked with Aussie Angels to launch a syndicate so we can share more opportunities to invest alongside us in early-stage, product-led tech startups. A syndicate is an alternative for investors who would rather invest on a deal-by-deal basis rather than making a long-term commitment to a venture fund. There are now 20+ syndicates on the Aussie Angels platform (including ours). If you'd like to join our syndicate, start here: https://lnkd.in/gB8zimZm We'll be sharing an opportunity to invest in the next startup we invest in soon. There's no sign up fees or commitment to invest required. Just quality deal flow in your inbox from us, and you can decide to invest on a deal-by-deal basis. Hope you can join us!