Brisbane is home to a diverse group of startups across various sectors. The local ecosystem supports both early-stage companies and large, well-funded organizations.
Among them is e-learning platform Go1, with funding of $413.7M. The city also fosters companies in developer tools, like Octopus Deploy, which has secured $172.5M.
Below is our list of 15 Brisbane startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Andrew Barnes, Chris Eigeland, Chris Hood, Vu Tran |
| Funding Amount | $413.7M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Madrona, Y Combinator, Salesforce Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst |
Avive Solutions created a next-generation automated external defibrillator (AED) designed for rapid response during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. Their platform integrates this portable device with intelligent software to help manage and deploy the life-saving technology across communities.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Moseley Andrews, Rory Beyer, Sameer Jafri |
| Funding Amount | $90M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Questa Capital Management, RC Capital, Eckuity, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, Catalyst Health Ventures |
Octopus Deploy provides a single platform for deployment automation, helping software teams manage releases and streamline complex application rollouts. Their tool gives developers and operations professionals a unified dashboard to achieve consistent and repeatable software delivery across all their environments.
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Paul Stovell, Sonia Stovell |
| Funding Amount | $172.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners |
Fleetyr builds a data platform that connects and cleans information from various sources for fleet management. This allows businesses to use analytics and data visualizations to make smarter operational decisions.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Brodie Ruttan, n/a n/a |
| Funding Amount | A$1.3M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | QIC Ventures, 77 Partners, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
Endua develops hydrogen-based technology for long-duration energy storage, designed to hold power for multiple days. Their system provides clean, reliable electricity on demand, helping industries and communities transition away from fossil fuels.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $12.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Grant |
| Top Investors | PepsiCo, Main Sequence Ventures, Business.gov.au, Queensland Investment Corporation, Ampol |
Ausenco delivers end-to-end engineering and project management services for clients in the global resources and energy sectors. Their teams specialize in developing innovative solutions that help clients navigate complex projects from start to finish.
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $578M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Eldridge Industries, Brightstar Capital Partners, Claure Group |
Alex Bank provides digital banking products like personal loans and savings accounts to consumers across Australia. They are known for offering competitive rates and a fast, straightforward customer experience without the complexity of traditional banks.
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Craig Fenwick, Simon Beitz |
| Funding Amount | $78.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series E |
| Top Investors | Regal Funds Management, Alium Capital, Washington H. Soul Pattinson, Clinton Capital Partners, Wunala Capital |
Askable created a research platform that connects product teams with participants for user testing and feedback. The software automates the logistics of recruiting, scheduling, and paying people, allowing companies to gather insights in hours instead of weeks.
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Andreas Zhou, John Goleby, Scott Goleby, Vivien Chang |
| Funding Amount | A$22M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Airtree Ventures, Skip Capital, Sam Kroonenburg, Ben Thompson, Robert Kawalsky |
ProcurePro builds procurement and subcontract management software tailored for the construction industry. Their platform helps contractors streamline complex purchasing workflows and manage subcontractor agreements.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Jesse Dymond |
| Funding Amount | $6.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Airtree Ventures, Saniel Ventures |
OneQode provides high-performance cloud and network infrastructure built for applications that demand low latency. Their platform is particularly suited for enterprises operating live services, such as those in the online gaming industry.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Ben C., Daniel McGregor, Matt Shearing |
| Funding Amount | $11.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | — |
5 Additional Brisbane Startups Worth Following
Those top ten companies are just a small part of what makes Brisbane’s scene so exciting. Founders are building everything from new AI tools to major energy projects.
Some companies are just getting started with their first funding, while others have been around for decades. Here’s a look at more startups that are shaping the local ecosystem.