Venture capital fund · 1 deal
Every published round Side Stage Venture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantoko | Seed | 12 Aug 2026 | $3.5m | Lead | SmartCompany, Startup Daily, Business News Australia, Dealroom, Forbes Australia, Side Stage Ventures portfolio, Tenmile portfolio |
Companies Side Stage Venture has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantoko | A venture seeking to simplify ADHD assessment and treatment via telehealth. | 12 Aug 2026, Seed | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Side Stage Venture, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Side Stage Venture has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Side Stage Venture did.
| Name | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Grabiner | Founding Partner | Startup Daily |
Stories naming Side Stage Venture. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Eight Australian and New Zealand startups secured a combined $67.4 million in funding across various sectors including agtech, medtech, robotics, and fintech.