Capital for technology builders.

Capital District is an Australian venture capital firm investing in IT infrastructure, software development, hardware procurement, artificial intelligence and network security.

Pitch us Explore our sectors
  • IT infrastructure
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • AI
  • Network security

Every business now runs on technology: the infrastructure underneath, the hardware it runs on, the software and AI built on top, and the security that protects it all. We invest across that whole stack, backing the founders who make it work better.

  1. Network securityProtecting everything below
  2. Artificial intelligenceIntelligence on top
  3. Software developmentProducts and platforms
  4. Hardware procurementDevices and equipment
  5. IT infrastructureCompute, storage, networks

Where we invest

Five connected sectors, from the infrastructure underneath to the security around it.

  1. IT infrastructure

    Cloud, data, networks

    The compute, storage and connectivity that every digital product depends on.

  2. Software development

    Platforms and tools

    Products and tools that help teams design, build, ship and run software.

  3. Hardware procurement

    Sourcing and lifecycle

    Better ways for organisations to source, deploy and manage the hardware they rely on.

  4. Artificial intelligence

    Applied AI

    AI products and the infrastructure behind them, built to solve real business problems.

  5. Network security

    Protect and detect

    Technology that keeps networks, data and users safe as systems grow more connected.

What we look for

The qualities we look for in technology founders and their companies. Scroll or swipe to see them all.

A clear customer problem

A specific, costly problem that customers already feel, and a product that solves it.

  • Defined target customer
  • Evidence of demand
  • Clear path to revenue

Technical depth

Founders who understand the technology they're building on, inside and out.

  • Strong engineering team
  • Defensible technology
  • Realistic roadmap

Built to scale

Architecture and operations that can grow with demand without starting over.

  • Scalable architecture
  • Repeatable sales motion
  • Room to expand

Security by design

Products that treat security and reliability as features from day one.

  • Secure development practices
  • Data protection
  • Reliable operations

Disciplined use of capital

A clear plan for how investment turns into product progress and customer growth.

  • Clear milestones
  • Sensible burn
  • Measurable outcomes

Long-term partnership

Founders who want an investor that stays close and works alongside them.

  • Open communication
  • Shared goals
  • Long-term ambition

Portfolio

Portfolio companies will be listed here as investments are announced. Meanwhile, these are the themes we focus on. Filter by sector.

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    More than a cheque

    Because we focus only on technology, we can be useful to founders well beyond the investment itself.

    • Sector focus

      Conversations grounded in infrastructure, software, hardware, AI and security, not generic advice.

    • Introductions

      Help connecting with potential customers, partners and suppliers where we can.

    • Security and reliability

      A second pair of eyes on the infrastructure and security decisions that are hard to undo later.

    • Planning the next raise

      Support preparing milestones, metrics and materials ahead of your next round.

    The team

    The people behind Capital District.

      Australian presence

      Capital District is an Australian venture capital firm. Founders can pitch us online from anywhere in the country. Select a state or territory.

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      Insights

      Themes we're exploring across our sectors. Choose one to start a conversation with us.

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      Tell us what you're building. Share a short overview and a link to your deck or website, and the Capital District team will be in touch.

      Location
      Australia
      Sectors
      IT infrastructure, software development, hardware procurement, AI and network security