For those who dare to be better
For those who dare to be better
Jelix is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to backing daring founders across Australia and New Zealand.
Where we invest
We partner with daring founders, whose ambition and capabilities we look up to.
We are sector agnostic, but we take a special interest in these areas:
🔬 Deep tech
We love investing in atoms, not just bits. We embrace visions of ambitious founders with world-changing solutions at the frontiers of science.
🧠 Automation & AI
We believe that AI will empower people to do more and achieve things at a pace and scale never before possible.
🌏 Climate
Decarbonising the economy will transform our world. The scale of the problem, and the potential opportunity for solutions, is vast.
💻 Developer tools
We’re excited by the potential of developer tools to advance the speed and quality of how software is written, run, and maintained.
⚙️ Complex coordination
Re-imagining existing industries with solutions that bundle and integrate complex supply chains to deliver revolutionary customer experiences.
⤴️ Vertical SaaS
Purpose-built software, driven by a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, to create category-defining companies.
Where we invest
We partner with daring founders, whose ambition and capabilities we look up to. We are sector agnostic, but we take a special interest in these areas:
🔬 Deep tech
We love investing in atoms, not just bits. We embrace visions of ambitious founders with world-changing solutions at the frontiers of science.
🧠 Automation & AI
We believe that AI will empower people to do more and achieve things at a pace and scale never before possible.
🌏 Climate
Decarbonising the economy will transform our world. The scale of the problem, and the potential opportunity for solutions, is vast.
💻 Developer tools
We’re excited by the potential of developer tools to advance the speed and quality of how software is written, run, and maintained.
⚙️ Complex coordination
Re-imagining existing industries with solutions that bundle and integrate complex supply chains to deliver revolutionary customer experiences.
⤴️ Vertical SaaS
Purpose-built software, driven by a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, to create category-defining companies.
Where we invest
We partner with daring founders, whose ambition and capabilities we look up to.
We are sector agnostic, but we take a special interest in these areas:
🔬 Deep tech
We love investing in atoms, not just bits. We embrace visions of ambitious founders with world-changing solutions at the frontiers of science.
🧠 Automation & AI
We believe that AI will empower people to do more and achieve things at a pace and scale never before possible.
🌏 Climate
Decarbonising the economy will transform our world. The scale of the problem, and the potential opportunity for solutions, is vast.
💻 Developer tools
We’re excited by the potential of developer tools to advance the speed and quality of how software is written, run, and maintained.
⚙️ Complex coordination
Re-imagining existing industries with solutions that bundle and integrate complex supply chains to deliver revolutionary customer experiences.
⤴️ Vertical SaaS
Purpose-built software, driven by a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges, to create category-defining companies.
Our process
Our process
Throughout the whole process, you can expect us to be friendly, prepared and ask candid questions. If it’s a ‘no’ from us, we’ll get back to you quickly and tell you why it wasn’t a fit.
👋 1. Introduction
We’ll get to know who you are, what motivates you, and what makes your startup special.
We’re super excited to meet relentless founders with a daring vision who care deeply about solving problems for customers.
🤝 2. Meet the team
Next, you’ll meet more of our team and ensure we have a shared vision for your future.
In the same way we are making a choice to back you, we also want to make sure you want to partner with us for many years to come.
🔍 3. Deep dive
We’ll lean into areas we’re eager to know more about.
This might involve talking to your customers, trying out your product, and diving into your metrics.
🤨 4. Decision
At the Investment Committee meeting, we decide if we want to invest. We’ll invite you to pitch and answer a few questions before finalising our decision. We’ll follow up immediately with our decision.
Depending on the round, we can lead and set terms, or can co-invest on terms set by others. We keep the terms fair and simple, so we don’t waste your time.
🧾 5. The legals
Once we commit to an investment (woo!), we will complete legal due diligence (e.g. IP, liabilities, company documents, etc.) and work to finalise the investment documents.
🚀 6. Day 1 and beyond
We believe in guiding, not dictating; this partnership is driven by how you work best with us. We don’t want to run your business, and we only invest in founders who we believe can make the right calls.
While it won’t always be smooth sailing, we'll always act transparently and expect you to do the same with us; we believe that transparency breeds trust, and ultimately, we believe that partnership is about how we come together in the tough moments.
What our founders say
"We know we can count on Jelix to help whenever we need something. We consider them to be part of the PropHero family. They bring us great strategic insights, access to potential strategic partners and great ideas on how to continue accelerating our company"
Mickael Roger
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Prophero
"We know we can count on Jelix to help whenever we need something. We consider them to be part of the PropHero family. They bring us great strategic insights, access to potential strategic partners and great ideas on how to continue accelerating our company"
Mickael Roger
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Prophero
"We know we can count on Jelix to help whenever we need something. We consider them to be part of the PropHero family. They bring us great strategic insights, access to potential strategic partners and great ideas on how to continue accelerating our company"
Mickael Roger
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Prophero
"Since our first ever meeting the Jelix team have been our champions! We were truly impressed by the personal touch and felt that the team values our vision and passion for what we are building. We always feel we can reach out for advice, introductions, and other support"
Jekaterina Viktorova
Co-Founder & CEO, Syenta
"Since our first ever meeting the Jelix team have been our champions! We were truly impressed by the personal touch and felt that the team values our vision and passion for what we are building. We always feel we can reach out for advice, introductions, and other support"
Jekaterina Viktorova
Co-Founder & CEO, Syenta
"Since our first ever meeting the Jelix team have been our champions! We were truly impressed by the personal touch and felt that the team values our vision and passion for what we are building. We always feel we can reach out for advice, introductions, and other support"
Jekaterina Viktorova
Co-Founder & CEO, Syenta
"From our first conversation, I knew that Jelix were not just looking to invest in early stage companies but to champion them. They are easy to talk to, clear and pragmatic in their approach and lead with empathy"
Laura Bell
Co-Founder & CEO, SafeStack
"From our first conversation, I knew that Jelix were not just looking to invest in early stage companies but to champion them. They are easy to talk to, clear and pragmatic in their approach and lead with empathy"
Laura Bell
Co-Founder & CEO, SafeStack
"From our first conversation, I knew that Jelix were not just looking to invest in early stage companies but to champion them. They are easy to talk to, clear and pragmatic in their approach and lead with empathy"
Laura Bell
Co-Founder & CEO, SafeStack
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Jelix acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country we work and live on, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people.
Jelix Ventures Management Company Pty Ltd (ABN 60 613 582 773) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 001281193) of Shell Cove Capital Management Ltd (ACN 107 290 335) Australian Financial Licence No 247143. Any advice provided by Jelix is without taking account of your objectives, financial situation and needs. Jelix is authorised to provide financial services to wholesale or sophisticated investors only. Potential investors should do their own due diligence and make their own investment decisions, consulting with licensed legal professionals and investment advisors for legal, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Jelix Ventures Management Company Pty Ltd (CAR of AFS Licence No 247143) and related entities and each of their respective directors, officers and agents ("Jelix") believe that the information contained in this page and its attachments have been obtained from reliable sources and that any estimates, opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held at the time of compilation. No warranty is made as to the accuracy of the information in this page and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Jelix disclaims all liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through relying on anything contained or omitted from this page. Jelix does not warrant the attached files are free from computer viruses or other defects and is provided on the basis that the user assumes all responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from use.
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Jelix acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Country we work and live on, and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all First Nations people.
Jelix Ventures Management Company Pty Ltd (ABN 60 613 582 773) is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No. 001281193) of Shell Cove Capital Management Ltd (ACN 107 290 335) Australian Financial Licence No 247143. Any advice provided by Jelix is without taking account of your objectives, financial situation and needs. Jelix is authorised to provide financial services to wholesale or sophisticated investors only. Potential investors should do their own due diligence and make their own investment decisions, consulting with licensed legal professionals and investment advisors for legal, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Jelix Ventures Management Company Pty Ltd (CAR of AFS Licence No 247143) and related entities and each of their respective directors, officers and agents ("Jelix") believe that the information contained in this page and its attachments have been obtained from reliable sources and that any estimates, opinions, conclusions or recommendations are reasonably held at the time of compilation. No warranty is made as to the accuracy of the information in this page and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Jelix disclaims all liability for any loss or damage which may be suffered by any recipient through relying on anything contained or omitted from this page. Jelix does not warrant the attached files are free from computer viruses or other defects and is provided on the basis that the user assumes all responsibility for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from use.