Venture capital fund · 1 deal
Every published round R+VC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkeus | Series A | 4 Aug 2026 | $25m | Participant | Beaten Zone Venture Partners (20 Jul 2026), Dealroom, SmartCompany, Beaten Zone Venture Partners (15 May 2026), Forbes Australia, arkeus.com, Folklore Ventures, Beaten Zone Venture Partners portfolio, Folklore Ventures portfolio, Salus Ventures portfolio |
Companies R+VC has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkeus | AI-powered sensing systems for autonomous platforms | 4 Aug 2026, Series A | 1 | 0 |
Fund closes reported for R+VC, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies R+VC has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal R+VC did.
Stories naming R+VC. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Roundup of three trans-Tasman raises: Ordermentum landed $55m from Five V Capital, defence-tech firm Arkeus closed $25m, and music platform Lume gathered NZ$1.3m from well-known backers before its launch.
Also Startup Daily
Arkeus has closed a A$25 million Series A with QIC Ventures leading, as early backer Beaten Zone Venture Partners returns alongside other existing backers; proceeds fund Queensland manufacturing and a doubled team.
Also Startup Daily·Defence Connect·SmartCompany·SmartCompany·Forbes Australia·@AuManufacturing
Folklore Ventures announces it has joined Arkeus' A$25 million Series A with QIC Ventures, R+ VC and returning backers, describing the Melbourne defence-sensing startup's technology and growth plans.
Also Beaten Zone Venture Partners portfolio·Beaten Zone Venture Partners portfolio·arkeus.com·Forbes Australia·SmartCompany·Dealroom