FedTech

In 2022, the free world was reminded how important it is to deny aggressors the ability to exert power over us. A new approach to defence innovation is required to make our societies more resilient. Our mission is to shorten the defence innovation cycle. We invest in technology-based start-ups that have the potential to disrupt the defence innovation cycle by 10x or more. We are looking for ordinary people in extraordinary teams with the ambition and stamina to persevere when others give up. We bring a deep understanding of the international defence innovation ecosystem and of what it takes to scale VC-backed start-ups. We add value by helping to secure customers, strategic partners and investors.

Balerion Space Ventures harnesses the final frontier to build humanity's next generation of critical infrastructure. Just as air power reshaped defense and connectivity, space will become the backbone of communications, security, and industry. The internet, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing will move beyond Earth, demanding resilient systems and bold innovation. We accelerate this transformation by empowering the technologies and ventures that make space infrastructure a reality. Our mission is to secure the future of defense, commerce, and human progress among the stars.

Mission driven, Starburst’s goal is to advance technology in the Aerospace sector. We support innovation by leveraging the expertise and novel ideation found in large and small businesses, government organizations, and academic institutions. Over the last decade, Starburst has proven that this future-focused, diverse ecosystem of collaborators can bring our partners to the forefront of innovation. Connecting visionary founders in our Aerospace accelerators to our extensive network of global aviation, space, and defense leaders–fostered in our parallel consulting practice–has changed the industry. Today, we are seeing an unprecedented boom in startup creation, new strategic opportunities for commercial success, more technological advances that are transformational as opposed to incremental, an industry being disrupted. Past Aerospace revolutionary concepts have resulted in not only game-changing military capabilities such as precision weapons and stealth technology, but also such icons of modern civilian society such as the Internet, automated voice recognition and language translation, and Global Positioning System receivers small enough to embed in myriad consumer devices. The aerospace technologies currently being developed hold the promise of solving the most difficult challenges facing humanity; Starburst is dedicated to supporting the aerospace innovators transforming the world.

Many of IAG's innovations began as seed ideas in Firemark. We identified their potential, invested in their development and accelerated their growth. By building an incubation ecosystem across industry, venture capital, academia and government, we identify systems of opportunity to explore, evaluate and commercialise. Four cities Our cross-functional hubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Auckland, provide access to a breadth of talent and depth of experience to develop ideas that deliver business impact. Three functions Futures. Ventures. Labs. The ability of our different functional areas and skill sets to work (and play) together gives us a competitive advantage.

It's our mission to accelerate a Tough Tech company's journey from ideation to commercialization by providing access to a unique combination of investment, infrastructure, and community. Long-term Capital The Engine Fund provides long-term capital to meet the unique needs of Tough Tech companies solving the world’s most urgent challenges. Labs, Equipment, Tools & Space The Engine Infrastructure provides access to specialized equipment and labs, both on-site and through a network of partner facilities, giving portfolio companies the tools and space necessary to work efficiently and economically. Connections The Engine Network facilitates the creation of long-term mutually beneficial relationships between founders, startups, corporates, government, strategic partners, and others.

We are a trusted partner and a notable VC player in our target markets. We effectively leverage relationship with governments and international development organisations and agencies. We seek outreach opportunities and partner locally with academic and innovation centers and investor communities. We back early-stage startups whose founders aspire to change millions of lives for the better.