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Queensland's startup ecosystem is characterized by its industrial breadth, spanning sectors from enterprise software to AgTech.

Corporate training platform Go1 leads in funding with $413.7M raised. The ecosystem also includes unique players like Gilmour Space Technologies, a company developing low-cost rockets.

Below is our list of 31 Queensland startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Edify Energy develops and finances large-scale renewable energy projects across Australia. They specialize in structuring complex deals for solar and battery storage assets, accelerating the nation's transition to clean energy.

Year Founded2015
FoundersJohn Cole
Funding AmountA$57.7M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsCommonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac, Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Incubator

Go1 has developed a corporate learning platform that allows companies to upskill their teams with on-demand training. Their service provides access to one of the world's largest curated e-learning libraries through a single subscription.

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

SwarmFarm Robotics creates autonomous agricultural machines that operate in coordinated swarms to perform tasks like spraying and weeding. Their robotic platform gives farmers a more precise and scalable way to manage crops compared to conventional equipment.

Year Founded2011
FoundersAndrew Bate
Funding Amount$41.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsThe Nature Conservancy, Clean Energy Finance Corporation, Tenacious Ventures, Artesian VC, GrainInnovate

Simpro builds an all-in-one software platform designed to help trade and service businesses manage their operations. The system streamlines the entire workflow, covering everything from initial job quoting and scheduling to final invoicing and reporting.

Year Founded2002
FoundersCurtis Thomson, Stephen Bradshaw, Vaughan McKillop
Funding Amount$396.7M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsLevel Equity Management, K1 Investment Management

Send Payments built a platform to help individuals and businesses manage cross-border payments and foreign exchange. Their service focuses on simplifying international transactions through competitive rates and dedicated support for clients.

Year Founded2019
FoundersIan Cragg, Paul Billing
Funding Amount$17M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsNovatti Group, Regal Funds Management, Polymorphic Capital, AfterWork Ventures, G1 Ventures

Gilmour Space Technologies develops low-cost hybrid launch vehicles to send small satellites into space. Their work is centered on creating more affordable and reliable access to orbit for the global satellite industry.

Year Founded2012
FoundersAdam Gilmour
Funding Amount$176.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top Investors500 Global, Blackbird Ventures, Main Sequence Ventures, Fine Structure Venture, Business.gov.au

Octopus Deploy provides a single platform for automating software deployments and managing complex releases. Their system gives development teams a reliable way to ship code consistently across diverse environments, from on-premises servers to the cloud.

Year Founded2012
FoundersPaul Stovell, Sonia Stovell
Funding Amount$172.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsInsight Partners

Fleetyr connects and cleans data across multiple sources for companies managing vehicle fleets. Their platform provides the unified analytics needed to make smarter business decisions and improve operational efficiency.

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

Provectus Algae uses advanced biotechnology to program algae for producing specialized, high-value ingredients. Their sustainable, algae-derived compounds are used across a range of industries, from food and beverage to cosmetics and animal nutrition.

Year Founded2018
FoundersMic Black, Nusqe Spanton
Funding Amount$29.9M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsHitachi Ventures, At One Ventures, Acequia Capital (AceCap), Possible Ventures, CJ BIO

Ceres Tag develops smart ear tags that use direct-to-satellite data to monitor livestock and wildlife. Their information platform provides animal-specific geospatial location and welfare data, helping producers manage their assets more effectively.

Year Founded2016
FoundersMelita Smith
Funding Amount$8.9M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
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21 Additional Queensland Startups Worth Following

Our top 10 picks are just the beginning of what's happening in the state. Founders are tackling big problems in areas from AI to energy, raising billions of dollars along the way.

You'll find a mix of brand new companies and established players in the group. Below is a look at the other startups that make Queensland’s scene so strong.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Tindo Solar logo Tindo SolarEnergy2011A$34.5MGrant
Endua logo EnduaEnergy2021$12.5MGrant
Emesent logo EmesentMobility2018A$35.5MSeries A
Rainstick logo RainstickAgTech2022$1.9MGrant
Ausenco logo AusencoEnterprise1991$578MPrivate Equity
Alex Bank logo Alex BankFintech2018$78.3MSeries E
Askable logo AskableAnalytics2016A$22MSeries A
Powerlink Queensland logo Powerlink QueenslandFintech1997A$160.5MVenture Round
ProcurePro logo ProcureProManufacturing2020$6.2MSeed
OneQode logo OneQodeCloud2019$11.1MVenture Round
Aurion logo AurionFintech1990A$45MCorporate Round
Kilcoy Global Food logo Kilcoy Global FoodFood1953
AirHex logo AirHexMobility2017$170kSeed
Plotlogic logo PlotlogicAnalytics2018$51MSeries B
Nimble logo NimbleMedia2005$38.3MDebt Financing
Replica Studios logo Replica StudiosAI2019$9.6MSeed
AgriChain logo AgriChainAgTech2015A$6MVenture Round
Real Pet Food Company logo Real Pet Food CompanyMedia1994A$248.3MGrant
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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