Investor · 1 deal
Every published round HYPER took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate | Seed | 27 Sep 2022 | US$5m (A$7.7m) | Participant | SmartCompany, Blackbird Ventures portfolio, Startup Daily |
Companies HYPER has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Checkmate | 27 Sep 2022, Seed | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for HYPER, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies HYPER has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal HYPER did.
Stories naming HYPER. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
A Hyper reflection on how founders refine rough ideas through early customer feedback, citing Zuckerberg and its Accelerate process, and recalling that portfolio company Empiraa has raised $3 million.
Hyper reflects on how founders find purpose through ikigai, using portfolio company GymGoer's founding story and Canva's origins as examples.
Roundup of seven Australian startups whose raises total $11.8 million, spanning cybersecurity, proptech, seaweed, drinks, antiques, campervan housing and outdoor advertising, plus a government grant to Fremantle Seaweed and the shutdown of Voly.
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