Dr Kyle Turner

Inside Ochre: a new startup program for First Nations entrepreneurs

Profile of Dr Kyle Turner launching the LaunchVic-funded Ochre pre-accelerator for First Nations founders, recalling his dental AI startup Pearlii and his role at a new First Nations venture fund.

Indigenous founder focused VC Ochre Ventures hits $30 million first close on $100m target

First Nations-focused venture firm Ochre Ventures has closed the first tranche of its debut fund at $30m against a $100m goal, with PSG Holdings, MicroProse and Xylo Systems among five early investments.

Inside Ochre – here’s what you need to know about a new pre-accelerator program for First Nations entrepreneurs

Profile of Dr Kyle Turner, who is building Ochre, a LaunchVic-backed pre-accelerator for First Nations founders, and previously raised $3m-plus for dental AI startup Pearlii.

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How to fill holes in dental care … without seeing a dentist

Profile of Pearlii founder Kyle Turner, whose Melbourne AI dental-checkup app followed a 2019 Dream Ventures pitch, tracing his journey from Dubbo to Oxford and the company's pivot to dental products.

Dental health app Pearlii raises $1.5 million to improve oral health for Indigenous Australians

Melbourne dental app Pearlii has raised $1.5 million from BRC Capital, following a $1.25 million raise in 2020, to expand free AI-based dental check-ups and dental trucks for underserved communities.