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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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Go1 offers a corporate e-learning platform that helps companies provide on-demand training and upskilling for their workforce. The platform aggregates a vast digital library of courses from hundreds of content providers into a single subscription service.

Year Founded2015
FoundersAndrew Barnes, Chris Eigeland, Chris Hood, Vu Tran
Funding Amount$413.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsInsight 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 Founded2017
FoundersMoseley Andrews, Rory Beyer, Sameer Jafri
Funding Amount$90M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsQuesta 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 Founded2012
FoundersPaul Stovell, Sonia Stovell
Funding Amount$172.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsInsight 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 Founded2021
FoundersBrodie Ruttan, n/a n/a
Funding AmountA$1.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsQIC 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 Founded2021
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Funding Amount$12.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsPepsiCo, 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 Founded1991
Founders
Funding Amount$578M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsEldridge 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 Founded2018
FoundersCraig Fenwick, Simon Beitz
Funding Amount$78.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsRegal 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 Founded2016
FoundersAndreas Zhou, John Goleby, Scott Goleby, Vivien Chang
Funding AmountA$22M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsAirtree 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 Founded2020
FoundersJesse Dymond
Funding Amount$6.2M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsAirtree 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 Founded2019
FoundersBen C., Daniel McGregor, Matt Shearing
Funding Amount$11.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
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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.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Kilcoy Global Food logo Kilcoy Global FoodFood1953
Replica Studios logo Replica StudiosAI2019$9.6MSeed
Edexia logo EdexiaAI2023$600kPre-Seed
Australia Pacific LNG logo Australia Pacific LNGEnergy1978A$2.1BSecondary Market
Neuphoria logo NeuphoriaAI2023$280.8kPre-Seed

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