Folklore Ventures
Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is published in the reviewed sources. · pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b · Australia and New Zealand
Australian long-horizon early-stage investor supporting Australia and New Zealand technology founders from first cheque through scale.
Tier 3anzseed
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Key facts
| Fund size | Current comparable vehicle size is not disclosed in the reviewed sources |
| Stage | pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b |
| Typical first check | Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is published in the reviewed sources. |
| Sectors | software, deep-tech, healthcare, ai, b2b |
| Geography | Australia and New Zealand |
| Status | open |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Australian long-horizon early-stage investor supporting Australia and New Zealand technology founders from first cheque through scale. The reviewed sources distinguish disclosed facts from comparable economics that remain private.
How the application really works
Use the published founder route (https://www.folklore.vc/); state stage, geography and thesis fit, and route to a relevant current investor where possible.
Tips
- Lead with explicit fit for pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b and Australia, New Zealand.
- Use the official portfolio and team pages to choose the most relevant route.
Watch out for
- Quoting an uncited check, ownership target, or decision time as firm policy.
- Sending an undifferentiated pitch outside the published thesis.
Track record
- Official portfolio includes HealthMatch, Arkeus, Kry10, Strong Compute and acquired partner investments such as Vend.
No comparable acceptance or investment-rate statistic is published.
Investment thesis
Back frontier-minded Australian and New Zealand founders building globally consequential software and advanced-technology companies.
How to reach them
- Email: hello@folklore.vc
- Pitch submission form
- Use the public Get funding route or organization email.
Notable portfolio
HealthMatchArkeusKry10Strong ComputeVend
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does the firm invest at?
- pre-seed, seed, series-a, series-b
- What is the latest disclosed fund or capital base?
- Current comparable vehicle size is not disclosed in the reviewed sources.
- What check size does it write?
- Undisclosed; no standardized first-check range is published in the reviewed sources.
- Where does it invest?
- Australia and New Zealand
- How can a founder approach the firm?
- Use the published founder route (https://www.folklore.vc/); state stage, geography and thesis fit, and route to a relevant current investor where possible.
- What remains undisclosed?
- Comparable check range, ownership target, reserves allocation, decision speed and a universal board policy remain undisclosed unless explicitly stated above.
Related venture funds
Sources
- www.folklore.vc — Current public founder or general contact route. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.folklore.vc/about — Current official investment team. (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.folklore.vc/companies — Official portfolio and outcome evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)
- business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/early-stage-venture-capital-limited-partnerships/customer-stories/folklore-ventures — Latest comparable public capital evidence. (checked 2026-08-10)