— Turning ideas into global ventures with KPL

We back Australia’s boldest founders to go global

We invest in tech ventures creating the future today, helping them punch above their weight and scale from Australia to the US & UK.

Our Process

The KPL 4‑step launchpad for backing the founders shaping tomorrow’s tech today.

We move quickly to support startups at different stages of their journey. With us, it’s lean, fast, and founder‑friendly.

01

Connect

Share your deck with us. We love bold ideas that show sharp and clear thinking, an eye on a global market, and good ol' Aussie grit.

02

Deep Dive

Expect a prompt, clear review with an in-depth look into your team, the viability of your idea, and your current tech options.

03

Decision

We'll let you know what we think about your idea — fast.

04

Partnership

Once you're in, we go all in with capital, resources, advisory services, the right connections, and team members in the US & UK.

Send in your idea today
Our Team

Founders and investors ready to help Aussie founders go from backyard shed to Silicon Valley.

  1. 01

    Anil Patel

    Managing PartnerHelensvale, AU

    Co-founder of VirtualMGR. Two decades scaling businesses across multiple continents — from corporate strategy to building a global operation, he's lived the entrepreneur's journey from startup chaos to sustainable growth.

  2. 02

    Sam Stevens

    Senior AnalystBrisbane, AU

    Sharp analytical skills with startup intuition. Sam leads our due diligence process and portfolio support — the team member who spots opportunities others miss and helps founders navigate growth decisions.

For investors

Want to invest in the startups building tomorrow’s world today?

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Portfolio

Check out the companies building the future and how we’ve helped.

FAQ

Here are the top questions investors and founders ask about us.

Send a clear, focused deck through our founders portal. We read every submission and reply within a week.
Tech ventures with global ambition — software, healthtech, fintech, deep tech. We're stage-flexible from pre-seed through Series A.
From first contact to a clear yes/no, expect under three weeks. We move fast on purpose.
Our thesis is Aussie founders going global, but we'll consider exceptional teams with strong Australian links.
Resources, advisory services, US & UK connections, technology partners, and forward-thinking team members on the ground in different markets.
We're operators first. We've built and scaled companies ourselves, so we know what it actually takes — not just what looks good in a deck.
Get in touch

Pitching, partnering, or just saying hi — drop us a line.

We read every email. If you’re a founder, share a sentence on what you’re building, your stage, and a deck link. If you’re an investor, tell us a little about your thesis.

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